Of every five women who learn they are pregnant, one will lose her baby before she is halfway to term. Knowing that miscarriage is commonplace makes it no less devastating to many women, especially those who experience it repeatedly. As they grieve, they often embark on a search for answers. Why did this happen? How can I keep it from happening again? How can I deal with so much sadness? Can I stand to face another pregnancy? Their partners and spouses, too, seek answers and guidance as they endeavour to provide support through this difficult experience.Danielsson balances the emotional and the technical as she answers these questions. She explains the known and possible causes of miscarriage, considers when treatment is appropriate, and describes the many current treatment options, assessing their effectiveness. She provides ample tips for coping with one's own sorrow and others' occasional insensitivity. The text is liberally sprinkled with quotes both from women who have miscarried and reproductive specialists, and from time to time Danielsson also shares stories of her own miscarriages.
A chapter just for fathers, written by the author's husband and full of concrete tips and suggestions, concludes the text. For readers seeking details on medical conditions related to miscarriage, Danielsson includes a comprehensive list of references and a list of helpful websites.