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Preventing Miscarriage: The Good News (Revised Edition)

by Jonathan Scher, Carol Dix
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Overview

A Reassuring and Informative Guide That Offers New Hope For Expectant Parents

Along with inspiring accounts of women who have delivered healthy babies after years of heartbreak, Dr. Jonathan Scher provides the latest medical information on preventing recurrent miscarriages, including why couples with "unexplained infertility" actually may be suffering repeat pregnancy loss due to failure of the embryo to implant in the womb, important immunological and tissue tests that may explain or prevent miscarriage, emerging treatments such as heparin and I.V.I.G., updated resources, and much more.

"Simply the most authoritative book on the subject." Jeffrey Lipshitz

Synopsis

A Reassuring and Informative Guide That Offers New Hope For Expectant Parents

Along with inspiring accounts of women who have delivered healthy babies after years of heartbreak, Dr. Jonathan Scher provides the latest medical information on preventing recurrent miscarriages, including why couples with "unexplained infertility" actually may be suffering repeat pregnancy loss due to failure of the embryo to implant in the womb, important immunological and tissue tests that may explain or prevent miscarriage, emerging treatments such as heparin and I.V.I.G., updated resources, and much more.

The Daily News of Los Angeles

“Up-to-date medical information and personal accounts from real women who overcame miscarriages to deliver healthy babies.”

About the Author, Jonathan Scher

Jonathan Scher, M.D., is on the staff of the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City and has a thriving private practice in Manhattan. With medical writer Carol Dix, he coauthored Everything You Need to Know About Pregnancy.

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Editorials

Michael L. Brodman

"Informative, well-written, and should be read by any couple contemplating getting pregnant."

Andrei Rebarber

"A wonderfully written text. . .clear, up-to-date explanations."

Sami David

"Shatters the myth that all miscarriages are unavoidable. A ‘take control’ self-help book."

Janine di Giovanni

"For countless women [told] ‘there is nothing you can do,’ Dr. Scher’s book is a beacon of hope."

Aleta St. James

"Dr. Scher is extraordinary."

The Daily News of Los Angeles

"Up-to-date medical information and personal accounts from real women who overcame miscarriages to deliver healthy babies."

Book Details

Published
September 1, 2005
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pages
304
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780060734817

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