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A Chemical Pregnancy Loss (Early Miscarriage) I'm on a trip to New York City and even though my husband isn't with me I brought along a pregnancy test. We've been trying for 18 months and this month ...
pregnancy.about.com/od/miscarriage/a/chempgstory.htm
Upside: Personal story of a chemical pregnancy
Downside: Busy page; may not be right for you
* Definition * Causes * Symptoms * Exams and Tests * Treatment * Possible Complications * When to Contact a Medical Professional * Prevention
www.nlm.nih.gov/MEDLINEPLUS/ency/article/001488.htm
Upside: Very good starting point on miscarriages with detailed information and graphics
Downside: Text heavy site
What is a miscarriage? What causes a miscarriage? What kinds of things might put me at a higher risk for miscarriage? What are the signs that I might be having a miscarriage? What should I do if I ...
www.babycenter.com/0_understanding-miscarriage_252.bc
Upside: Very detailed article on miscarriage including causes, symptoms and what to expect
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking
* What is a miscarriage? * What causes a miscarriage, and what are the tests for the different causes? * What does NOT cause miscarriage? * Are there lifestyle factors associated with miscarriage? * ...
www.medicinenet.com/miscarriage/article.htm
Upside: Detailed article on miscarriage including specific information on causes and tests to determine cause
Downside: Lots of scrolling and clicking
Nobody likes to think about losing a baby. But the silence that surrounds this sad event makes it frightening as well as sorrowful for the women who experience it.
www.todaysparent.com/pregnancybirth/pregnancy/article.jsp?content=1070098&page=3
Upside: Basic summary of causes of miscarriage with good links
Downside: Limited statistic and medical details
The Depo Provera injection is a very effective form of hormonal birth control. It is most effective at preventing pregnancy if it is administered on time every 3 months. That is why it is important ...
www.associatedcontent.com/article/354678/what_to_do_if_you_miss_your_next_depo.html
Upside: Article on depo provera shots and the risks of having a shot when pregnant as it relates to miscarriage
Downside: Spans multiple pages
Most miscarriages are caused by a fetal death due caused by genetic abnormalities. Some other causes are: the fetus did not implant itself into the womb lining properly, infection, physical problems ...
www.mamashealth.com/women/miss.asp
Upside: Basic article on miscarriage including causes
Downside: Limited depth; several ads
Spontaneous abortion (SAB), or miscarriage, is the term used for a pregnancy that ends on it's own, within the first 20 weeks of gestation.
www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancycomplications/miscarriage.html
Upside: Very good article on causes, prevention and statistics related to miscarriage
Downside: None
Miscarriage is heartbreaking. It might help to understand possible causes and treatment options, as well as what to expect for the future.
www.mayoclinic.com/health/miscarriage/PR00097
Upside: Excellent article on causes and treatment of miscarriage
Downside: Limited statistics
D&C, also known as dilation and curettage, is a surgical procedure often performed after a first trimester miscarriage. Dilation means to open up the cervix; curettage means to remove the contents of ...
www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancycomplications/dandc.html
Upside: Very good overview of what a D&C procedure is, when performed, risks and outcomes
Downside: None