Physically, you will recover completely from a D&C or D&E in about two weeks. The bleeding should subside, your cycle will start up again, and the hormone-induced mood swings will […]
Recovery after a Miscarriage
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Books about Miscarriage
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Baby Dust: A Novel about Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss by Deanna Roy The five women sitting in the circle of chairs all had great dreams of motherhood. Then their babies […]
Preventing Miscarriage
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I’m going to start this page with the important point that there are very few miscarriages that are preventable. Well over half of all miscarriages are caused by random genetic […]
Signs of Miscarriage
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I have a very complete page about the signs and symptoms of a miscarriage on this page: SYMPTOMS OF MISCARRIAGE
Choosing between D&C and Natural Miscarriage
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When you have a choice between surgery and natural miscarriage or labor Usually you will be offered a choice between surgery and either waiting for a natural miscarriage or having […]
Where is God in all this?
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I’m losing faith in God It is hard to imagine a loving, compassionate God who would let things like this happen. What did an unborn baby ever do to deserve […]
Telling friends and family about your miscarriage
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I remember the moment I called my parents as if it were this morning. We were supposed to have found out the sex of the baby, but instead we learned […]
Medical Terms
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AFP (alpha-fetal protein) — A byproduct of fetal waste. Levels that are too high or too low may indicate a problem with the baby, such as a neural tube disorder (spina […]
Description of the D&C Procedure
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Surgical Procedures If you opted for a D&C or D&E, first you will have the procedure done. Remember that if you can, insist on some time to gather loved ones […]
Will it happen again?
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I know this is a big question. If it happened once, you worry that it will happen again. If this is your first pregnancy, you worry that it will happen […]