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Do You Know Your Facts About Miscarriage?
From the cycles they complete every month, to their ability to house and nurture a growing baby, our bodies are pretty miraculous. But when they let us down, it is hard to understand their ways. Nobody ever said that miscarriage was a pleasant topic of conversation, but it is important to know the facts.
Lil Links: Pregnancy After Miscarriage
- Pregnancy after miscarriage — Cool Mom
- Matt Damon sees his girls in every child he meets — Celebrity Baby Blog
- Kate Beckinsale can't go longer than five weeks without Lily — Celebrity Baby Scoop
- PTA Politics — Mommy Trackd
- My son sees dead people — The Poop
- Todd Palin: feminist icon? — Parent Dish
- Fifteen tips for single parents — Woman's Day
Mommy Dearest: How to Cope With Miscarriage?
Mommy Dearest,
My friend recently suffered a miscarriage and is devastated by the loss. I want to help, but honestly cannot find the words to comfort her. Would sending her flowers be a morbid reminder of recent events?
Mommy Alert! Miscarriage and Caffeine
Contrary to what was reported in this Mommy Alert two weeks ago, a recent New York Times article says there is evidence that caffeine poses a risk to pregnant women. It said:
"The new study, being published Monday in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, finds that pregnant women who consume 200 milligrams or more of caffeine a day — the amount in 10 ounces of coffee or 25 ounces of tea — may double their risk of miscarriage."
So if you're expecting, you may want to err on the side of caution and skip the cup of joe.
Coffee Won't Cause Miscarriages
Have your cup of joe and don't worry about junior. Kate Hudson is one celeb mama who indulges in her cup o' caffeine.
A recent study showed that pregnant women who drink caffeine in moderation are not more at risk for a miscarriage.
Babies Don't Always Come Easy
Nobody said life was fair and with pregnancy, I find this especially true. I consider myself lucky having gotten pregnant right away with both my kids and all things considered having had easy, uneventful deliveries. I've never experienced the loss that comes with having a miscarriage or the sadness that follows while stowing away items that were enthusiastically purchased for an impending birth.
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Tweeting Your Miscarriage or Abortion: Good For Women?
When Penelope Trunk, a blogger who shares almost every detail of her life over the Internet, had a miscarriage, she decided to tweet about it. She wrote:
I'm in a board meeting. Having a miscarriage.
Sex Myth: You're More Fertile After a Miscarriage
If you're trying to have a baby, you may have heard that after enduring a miscarriage, your body is more fertile. Unfortunately, according to a recent article in The New York Times this is just a rumor. While it's true that your progesterone levels (the hormone that helps with pregnancy) are elevated, there's no evidence to support the notion that it can help you conceive any faster.
The How-To Lounge: Helping a Friend Cope With a Miscarriage
Having a baby is one of the most exciting times in your life, but unfortunately, pregnancy is not always a happy time for everyone. The risk of miscarriage is always a possibility. If you've never had to support a friend who has suffered from one, here are some tips to keep in mind.
Trans Fat Consumption Linked to Miscarriages
Trans fat has become a naughty word in my house. I try to avoid it at all costs, and it looks like pregnant women should as well.
A new study shows that eating trans fat may increase the risk of fetal death during pregnancy.
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