If you want to know more about other women's experiences of IVF, Brigid Moss, who is Health Editor of Red magazine, has just written a new book 'IVF, An Emotional Companion' The book covers a range of different fertility problems and outcomes, with more than 20 women telling their own stories along with some quotes from experts in the field. Whatever your personal situation, you will find something to interest you among the real-life experiences here.
Brigid has been through the IVF mill herself, and for me one of the most moving stories in the book was her own experience of miscarriage after getting pregnant with a second IVF baby. Told with great honesty, it details the reality of losing a long-awaited baby and left me in tears.
Thoroughly recommended to anyone who wants to find out more about other women's experiences of infertility and treatment.
Showing posts with label miscarriage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label miscarriage. Show all posts
Tuesday, 6 September 2011
Monday, 4 February 2008
Miscarriage support
Losing a baby during pregnancy is devastating for anyone, but when you've been waiting a long time to get pregnant in the first place, or have been through fertility treatment first, it can seem completely overwhelming. Anyone who has experienced both infertility and pregnancy loss will be aware of the whole range of emotions that this can bring, and the feelings of isolation, hopelessness and failure.
It can seem as if you are all alone, but there is help and support if you need it. You may usually rely on your partner for emotional support, but at this time it is sometimes very difficult for them too, and you may deal with the experience in different ways. Friends may not seem to understand at all, and it is certainly worth considering seeking professional counselling even if you usually think it's not for you. Alternatively, you may want to see support from The Miscarriage Association who can offer practical advice, help and support as well as a range of leaflets that may help.
It can seem as if you are all alone, but there is help and support if you need it. You may usually rely on your partner for emotional support, but at this time it is sometimes very difficult for them too, and you may deal with the experience in different ways. Friends may not seem to understand at all, and it is certainly worth considering seeking professional counselling even if you usually think it's not for you. Alternatively, you may want to see support from The Miscarriage Association who can offer practical advice, help and support as well as a range of leaflets that may help.
Tuesday, 22 January 2008
Miscarriage risks from caffeine
A new study suggests that women who drink more than two cups of coffee a day in early pregnancy are twice as likely to suffer a miscarriage.
The research, carried out by an American Private health organisation, found that women who consumed more than 200mg of caffeine daily were increasing their risk of miscarriage. Previous studies have linked caffeine consumption with miscarriage, but the safe limit has normally been set higher, at 300mg.
The researchers warn pregnant women to watch their caffeine intake from tea, chocolate and caffeinated soft drinks, too. Although these contain lower levels of caffeine than fresh coffee, they all can all contribute.
There's been a lot of debate about whether women who are trying to conceive should cut down on caffeine, and this research would seem to suggest that it is certainly worth watching your intake. You can see more information about the study, which is published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology here
The research, carried out by an American Private health organisation, found that women who consumed more than 200mg of caffeine daily were increasing their risk of miscarriage. Previous studies have linked caffeine consumption with miscarriage, but the safe limit has normally been set higher, at 300mg.
The researchers warn pregnant women to watch their caffeine intake from tea, chocolate and caffeinated soft drinks, too. Although these contain lower levels of caffeine than fresh coffee, they all can all contribute.
There's been a lot of debate about whether women who are trying to conceive should cut down on caffeine, and this research would seem to suggest that it is certainly worth watching your intake. You can see more information about the study, which is published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology here
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