Miscarriage : a doctor's guide to the facts : why it happens and how best to reduce your risks /
Henry M. Lerner ; with contributions by Alice Domar ; introduction by Robert Barbieri.
- Cambridge, MA : Perseus Pub.,
- xii, 291 pages ; 23 cm
What is a miscarriage? -- The chromosomal causes of miscarriage -- Age, anatomy, and hormones -- Infection and miscarriage -- The role of lifestyle and environment in causing miscarriage -- The influence of health problems on miscarriage -- Recurrent miscarriage -- Coping with the emotional pain of miscarriage / Alice Domar -- To test or not to test -- Preventing miscarriage -- Moving on to a successful pregnancy.
A guide to understanding the physical, medical, and emotional issues surrounding miscarriage helps women navigate this painful, disappointing process.