A Woman Doctor's Guide to Miscarriage: Essential Facts and Up-To-The Minute Information on Coping With Pregnancy Loss and Trying Again (Books for Women By Women) [Paperback]

Lynn Friedman (Author), Irene Daria (Author), Laurie Abkemeier (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Books for Women By Women | Publication Date: August 1996

...explores the emotional and physical effects of miscarriage, what to expect from a D & C, the stages of grief, how the loss of a baby can impact a marriage, new treatments & drugs to help prevent recurring miscarriages.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This title, the sixth in the "Books for Women by Women" series, provides concise, up-to-date information on miscarriage. Together, obstetrician/gynecologist Friedman and Daria, a medical writer who has had a miscarriage, discuss the causes, dispel common myths, and outline the process of grieving (which is not readily recognized in today's society). Their easy-to-read book introduces facts, terminology, and personal stories without overwhelming the reader. Resources provide addresses for recognized organizations, and a glossary is included. Although the new field of reproductive immunology is discussed, an introduction to immunological disorders beyond fetal blocking antibodies would have been invaluable. Still, this excellent and affordable guide is highly recommended for consumer medical collections; for a more personal slant, try Marie Allen and Shelly Marks's Miscarriage: Women Sharing from the Heart (LJ 2/15/93). (Illustrations and index not seen.)?Lisa A. Errico-Cox, Nassau Community Coll., Garden City, N.Y.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 174 pages
• Publisher: Hyperion Books (Adult Trd Pap); 1st edition (August 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786881453
• ISBN-13: 978-0786881451
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,341,327 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #8 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Medicine > Specialties > Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • #66 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Health, Mind & Body > Personal Health > Women's Health > General

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helped me carry my baby to term, January 16, 2000

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This review is from: A Woman Doctor's Guide to Miscarriage: Essential Facts and Up-To-The Minute Information on Coping With Pregnancy Loss and Trying Again (Books for Women By Women) (Paperback)

This book combined with Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler helped me prevent a third miscarriage and carry my beautiful little girl to term. What a shame it is out of print. Perhaps there is similar information in another book. The way it helped me was specifically the information regarding treatment options for low progesterone. Using the Weschler book, I was able to diagnose my probable problem. This book gave the treatment of progesterone cream the thumbs down since she says 'most women can't determine exactly when they are ovulating and the cream works best when used 48 hours after ovualtion/conception.' However, using the Weschler book enables you to know both before and after you ovulate and you can even use a kit to help confirm you are ovulating if you want to be very certain. With Weschlur's methods, you can save money on kits since you will probably be so sure of your approaching ovulation, you will only need to use one or two sticks to confirm. Anyway, my heart goes out to all who have experienced miscarriage as I have. God be with you and good luck. I hope this helps someone else out there!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The miscarriage recovery "bible", December 6, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: A Woman Doctor's Guide to Miscarriage: Essential Facts and Up-To-The Minute Information on Coping With Pregnancy Loss and Trying Again (Books for Women By Women) (Paperback)

The pages of my copy are well-worn from use. I referred to this book numerous times after each of my miscarriages (3). Very practical advice, in everyday language! Poignant stories from 3 women were very helpful; it helps to know that other women have the same thoughts & fears. I donated a copy to our hospital's support group, and I would love to give a copy of this wonderful book to my Ob/Gyn. Everyone who has had the misfortune to have had pregnancy loss(es) should have this book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An informative,sensitive book. The only one of it's kind., July 21, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: A Woman Doctor's Guide to Miscarriage: Essential Facts and Up-To-The Minute Information on Coping With Pregnancy Loss and Trying Again (Books for Women By Women) (Paperback)

The information given was clear and complete. The stories of other people's losses were moving. Most books focus on preventing miscarriage. This book helps you to heal by explaining the truths of miscarriage.