Trying Again: A Guide to Pregnancy After Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss



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"The authors cover every topic (from how to cope with there's no known medical reason for a baby's death to how to prepare physically and emotionally for a complicated pregnancy) with exerptise, candor, and compassion."
- Publisher's Weekly

"With grace, warmth, and a touch of humor, Ann Douglas and Dr. John Sussman tackle the myths and turths about miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant death. Presented in a style that feels more like a chat across the kitchen table than an analytical medical discussion, their book offers practical advice balanced with accounts of loss and success of more than 100 parents."
- Preconception.com

"Trying Again extends a helping hand to couples coping with their loss and at the same time contemplating future pregnancies."
- Genessee Valley Parent

Table of Contents (Cont'd)

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  • The Worry Zone
    • First Trimester Concerns
      • "Will This Baby Die, Too?"
      • "Will My Baby Be Healthy?"
      • "Will The Morning Sickness I'm Experiencing Hurt My Baby?"
      • "Does The Cramping That I've Been Experiencing Mean That I'm Experiencing A Miscarriage?"
      • "I Just Experienced Some Spotting. Does This Mean That I'm About To Miscarry?"
      • "My Pregnancy Symptoms Have Disappeared. Could I Have Experienced A `Missed' Miscarriage?"
      • "My Vaginal Secretions Have Changed. Could I Have A Vaginal Infection?"
      • "I Fell Down A Couple Of Stairs Today. Will My Baby Be Alright?"
      • "Do I Have A Greater Chance Of Giving Birth To A Baby With A Chromosomal Problem This Time Around?"
      • "I Find My Prenatal Checkups Very Reassuring, But I Start Worrying Again Almost Right Away. Is This Normal?"
      • "I'm Worried About How My Subsequent Pregnancy Is Affecting My Other Children?"
    • Second Trimester Worries
      • "I've Been Doing A Lot Of Reading On Pregnancy And Infant Loss. Now I'm Terrified Of All The Things That Can Go Wrong."
      • "Will I Be Able To Recognize The Symptoms Of Premature Labor?"
      • "I'm 18 Weeks Pregnant, But I Haven't Felt My Baby Move Yet. Does This Mean There's Something Wrong With My Baby?"
      • "I Just Failed The One-Hour Glucose Screening Test. Does This Mean That I Have Gestational Diabetes?"
      • "I Feel A Shooting Pain In My Lower Abdomen Each Time I Roll Over In Bed. Should I Be Concerned?"
      • "My Rings Feel Tight On My Fingers By The End Of The Day. Does This Mean That I'm Developing Preeclampsia?"
      • "I Don't Know What To Say When Someone Asks Me If This Is My First Pregnancy."
      • "I Can't Decide Whether Or Not To Find Out My Baby's Sex."
      • "My Partner And I Seem To Be Growing Apart Just At The Time When I Need His Support Most. Is This Normal?
    • Third Trimester Worries
      • "I Don't Think I'm Doing A Very Good Job Of Bonding With This Baby."
      • "Last Night I Was Talking To My Baby And I Accidentally Used The Name Of The Baby Who Died. "My Best Friend Wants To Throw Me A Baby Shower, But I'm Afraid To Let Her For Fear Of `Jinxing' The Pregnancy."
      • "I'm Trying To Decide Whether Or Not To Mention The Baby Who Died In The New Baby's Birth Announcement."
      • "My Friends Are All So Excited About The Upcoming Birth I'm Afraid They'll Forget All About The Baby Who Died."
      • "I'm Petrified I'll Lose This Baby At The Same Point That I Lost My Previous Baby."
      • "I'm Worried That I May Not Be Able To Handle The Emotional Aspects Of Labor, Given My History."
      • "The Fetal Movement Counting And The Non-Stress Tests Are Driving Me Crazy!"
      • "I Just Tested Positive For Group B Strep. What Will This Mean To Me And My Baby During Labor?"
      • "I Am Going Crazy With Worry. Can't The Doctor Just Deliver My Baby A Few Weeks Early?"
      • "I'm Worried That This Baby Will Be Born On The Anniversary Of My Baby's Death."

  • Coping With A High-Risk Pregnancy
    • What The Term "High Risk" Means To You And Your Baby
    • Coping With The Stress Of A High-Risk Pregnancy
      • Coping With Bed-Rest
      • Bedrest Do's And Don'ts
      • Staying Sane

  • Preparing For The Birth Of Your Next Baby
    • Should You Sign Up For Prenatal Classes?
    • Should You Go On A Hospital Tour
    • Writing A Birth Plan
    • Hiring A Doula
    • Is Early Induction A Good Idea?
      • Is Your Body Ready For Labor?
      • Is Your Baby Ready For Labor?
      • What To Expect During An Induction
    • How To Stay Sane If Your Baby Is Overdue
      • The Risks Of A Post-Term Pregnancy
      • How To Stay Sane When Your Due Date Comes And Goes
    • What Labor May Be Like
      • Is It "The Real Thing"?
      • The Three Stages Of Labor
      • What To Expect During A Cesarean Delivery
      • How You May Feel About Being In Labor Again
    • Welcoming Your Subsequent Baby
    • Feelings About Losing Another Baby

  • Life After Baby
    • What To Expect After The Birth
      • Feelings Of Inadequacy
      • A Feeling Of Unreality
      • Anxiety
      • Feeling Torn
      • Grief
      • Longing For Another Baby
      • Joy
      • Staying Sane
    • Surviving The Postpartum Period
    • Parenting Your Next Baby

  • Epilogue "A Different Child" (Poem By Pandora Waldron)

  • Appendix A: Number of Infant Deaths and Infant Mortality Rates for 1997

  • Appendix B: Directory Of Organizations

  • Appendix C: Directory Of Internet Resources

  • Appendix D: Bibliography

  • Index

Note: Due to space contraints, we had to cut the "FDA Ratings For Prescription Drug Use During Pregnancy; Active Ingredients In Common Over-The-Counter Drug Products" chart which we had originially hoped to include in the book. You can find it here instead.

 
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