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You're pregnant and expect to be changing diapers one day. Then, suddenly, the pregnancy is over. Whatever name it is called - miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth - you lost your baby.
Pregnancy loss can happen in different ways. With a miscarriage, pregnancy suddenly ends before 20 weeks. It usually happens because of genetic problems in the fetus. An ectopic pregnancy occurs outside the uterus and the fetus cannot survive. In a molar pregnancy, a mass or growth forms inside the uterus at the beginning of a pregnancy; often there is no fetus. After 20 weeks, losing a pregnancy is called stillbirth.
Similar losses - and grief - can also be the result of newborn death or prenatal death from trauma. Counseling may help. Later, if you do decide to try again, work closely with your health care provider to lower the risks. Many women who lose a pregnancy go on to have healthy babies.
Journal of Prenatal & Perinatal Psychology and Health - Research concerning very early parenting, pregnancy, prenatal bonding, childbirth, birth complications, birth losses and grief, adoption and cross-cultural issues.
Millenova Immunology Laboratories - Reference laboratory dedicated to the diagnosis of immunologic causes of reproductive failure, infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss. (Chicago, IL)
The Antiphospholipid Syndrome - By Sara Marder, M.D. An explanation of this order and its association with pregnancy loss, who should be tested and its treatment.
At Health Newsletter - Resource links for pregnancy loss, sudden infant death syndrome, and widows' support.
Twin and Multiple Birth Loss - A support network of parents in New Zealand who have experienced the death of a baby or babies in a multiple pregnancy, birth, or in childhood.
God's Tiny Angels Support Group - A non-profit Christian organization dedicated to providing support to families who have experienced the loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, ectopic or molar pregnancy, and infant death.
Fit Pregnancy Magazine Online - A guide for Moms-to-be with tips on pregnancy, nutrition, fitness, exercises, baby care and weight loss.
WellMother.com - Information resource for postpartum depression, depression in pregnancy, infertility, PMS, menopause, pregnancy loss and other reproductive mental health issues.
Ashley and Friends Place - Our daughter was born at 25.5 weeks. She was one pound, eleven ounces. This is our story along with helpful information regarding preemies, problems in a pregnancy and a loss of a baby.
LifeHouse Ministries Inc. - Located in Paragould. Offers pregnancy tests, peer counseling, maternity and baby supplies, and pregnancy loss support group.