Avoiding Miscarriage: Everything You Need To Know To Feel More Confident In Pregnancy (Paperback)

by Susan Rousselot (Author)
Key Phrases: tubal malfunction, sporadic miscarriage, miscarriage explained, Total Yes Answers (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"At last, a book that explains what you can do about miscarriage, written in a way that is easy to understand. How I wish it had been available when I so desperately needed information!" --Helen Fraser, Miscarriage Support Group

"Finally a book that presents a great deal of useful information in a clear, positive and supportive way. It is long overdue!" --Dr. Jonathan Bentley, MD

"This book hands power back to women and is perfect for women who want to influence their future in a constructive way." --Dr. Laura Riley

From the Publisher
This book is for any woman who wonders what she can do to reduce her chance of miscarriage and create a better future. It is written for:

Women who have never been pregnant. If you want to find out about the conditions that cause miscarriage, and whether you could be at increased risk for any of them, then this book is for you.

Women who want to make informed decisions about delaying childbearing. It can be very difficult to find the information you need to understand how age affects your risk profile. This book presents the facts and discussion you need to make informed decisions.

Women who have miscarried. With its targeted questionnaires and miscarriage evaluation flowcharts, this book can help you find specific answers and clarify the way forward.

Women who want to take charge of their reproductive healthcare. Whether it is forging a partnership with your doctor or creating an effective, easy-to-use action plan, this book is designed to help you achieve the balance and results you want.

Product Details

• Paperback: 250 pages
• Publisher: Sea Change Press; illustrated edition edition (September 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0977493318
• ISBN-13: 978-0977493319
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #127,966 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Provides excellent understanding of miscarriage in readable form, August 10, 2006

By	L. Riley - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was impressed with this very readable book which combines up-to-the-minute science with true case histories to explain the causes of miscarriage. It is written in a question and answer format and allows a woman to measure her individual risk of miscarriage and to take preventitive steps to avoid it. The author had multiple miscarriages herself, and she is able to pass her understanding on to her reader. After researching the causes of miscarriage, and having two healthy children, she wrote this book. I recommend it to every woman to explain how our bodies work.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended, and a "must-read" for any woman seeking to become pregnant., March 5, 2007

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Written by Susan Rousselot, a mother who personally undertook extensive research to learn how to minimize the risk of miscarriage after personally suffering one, and featuring a foreword by miscarriage specialist Dr. Mary Stephenson, MD, Avoiding Miscarriage: Everything You Need to Know to Feel More Confident in Pregnancy offers straightforward answers to difficult questions. Debunking common myths about miscarriage, such as "after a miscarriage, I have to wait six months before trying again", "I miscarried because I continued to exercise", or "I miscarried because I once had an abortion", Avoiding Miscarriage acknowledges that a great deal of miscarriages are due to chromosomal problems and other abnormalities beyond the mother's control, but goes on to outline what is under a mother's control and how to effectively reduce risk. Maintaining a reasonably healthy weight (neither obese nor malnourished), receiving immunizations against common diseases that threaten pregnancy, and eliminating (or at least drastically reducing) alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine are among the helpful strategies advised; also of note are Avoiding Miscarriage's recommendations for improving communication with one's partner. Highly recommended, and a "must-read" for any woman seeking to become pregnant.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this book, January 19, 2007

By	A. French (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews

This book is incredibly helpful with finding your way through the maze of why you are experiencing miscarriages. It provides the scientific data of why it is occuring and what specific labs, medical procedures and treatment options to discuss with your medical provider. I would highly recommend this book.