RecoveryWorld

Special Report and Review:
Recovering from the Trauma of Miscarriage

Here's how it works in our office: the lead editor leaves the books intended for review on the center desk and asks us (the happy staff) to choose the book we are most attracted to, or most identify with and go to work.

One of this month's book choices, sitting there for all to see, was "PREVENTING MISCARRIAGE: The Good News" Why wasn't anyone picking this one up?

I knew a few of the ladies in our group have experienced this terrible ordeal. . . it was mentioned in whisper during a coffee break....and I figured someone would grab the book right up. But, it just sat there.

I wondered why was it I was not picking it up? I realized that it was because I really didn't want to talk about it. Well, then... that was good enough reason for me. This book became my choice for review this month.

I decided to begin my review by attempting conversations with other gals about their experience, if any, with miscarriage. I found, while most of them have discussed addiction, abuse and other recovery topics, not many were willing to really open up about this one. When asked why this was so, the answer, most commonly given in reply, was "It's just a private thing. I didn't even want to discuss the details with my husband." Even when I was more open about my experience I found that my friends were not very willing the share much about their feelings and experiences.

So, here we are. The book review.

While there are many books on the shelf (see listing after this review) and I admit to reading a few prior to getting around to this book, I found the format of this publication to be very well organized and to the point. Under each basic chapter are mini sub-chapter heading that highlight ever minute detail within a half page to a full page length. The book is not loaded with complicated language and includes illustrations where simple words are not enough.

The Author Jonathan Scher, M.D., is aware of many statistics and is sensitive to the feeling many woman have regarding this subject: Altogether, 15 to 25% of all known pregnancies end in miscarriages, and in addition many women experience very early miscarriages without ever knowing that they are pregnant, often leading them to believe they cannot conceive at all.

"Preventing Miscarriage: The Good News" offers guidance, support and the latest medical knowledge. This essential guide provides answers to many questions and concerns, including:

• Why did it happen? Detailed explanations of the genetic, anatomical and hormonal causes of miscarriage, including new causes only recently discovered.
• How can we prevent another miscarriage? What tests and treatments are available, and how to work with your doctor to find answers and create a healthy pregnancy
• Where can patients find support? Updated resources, including many excellent web sites and online support groups to help build knowledge and share comfort.
• Are you ready to try again? Why healthy grieving is so important and what you should expect during your next pregnancy.

Written, with compassion and filled with essential information and research, PREVENTING MISCARRIAGE offers a powerful promise of hope for those facing infertility struggles.

This guide offers the latest information on Emerging medical tests and treatments, Lifestyle changes, prevention of recurrent miscarriage, treating failed IVF and addresses the topic of unexplained infertility.

Also included are a nice selection of "sharing" from others who have experienced miscarriage and, as you know, we at RecoveryWorld especially appreciate those that share their experience, strength and hope and that's what this book offers to all those wanting to understand what they have gone through. After reading this book one may feel they can move forward with confidence and better knowledge of the subject.

An added bonus is a resource chapter listing "Emotional Support Group" and "Medical" Web sites.

Prevention. Recovery. Experience. Hope. All good ingredients for a book recommended by RecoveryWorld.

Christine D.

More about the Author of "Preventing Miscarriage: The Good News"

Jonathan Scher is an assistant clinical professor at the Mount Sinai Medical School and the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City and has a private practice on Park Avenue in Manhattan. A pioneer in the field of miscarriage prevention, he has published numerous scientific articles in peer review journals. He has taught medical students and lectured extensively nationally and internationally. He is a Fellow of both the American and the British Colleges of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He has also been awarded a doctorate for his research thesis on "The Role of Prostaglandins in Induced and Spontaneous Labor". He has been an invited biennial speaker on miscarriages by the March of Dimes. He serves on the advisory board of Child Magazine.

Preventing Miscarriage: The Good News ; Jonathan Scher