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	Christine Beauchaine BellaOnline's Miscarriage Editor

12 miscarriages - then comes miracle Joe [offsite link]
It´s always nice to hear about success after miscarriages. This woman had twelve losses before her son was born.

Aspirin Increases Miscarriage Risk [offsite link]
A study recently found that the use of aspirin and other NSAID painkillers can increase the risk of miscarriage by up to 80%.

Baby after seven miscarriages [offsite link]
I love reading stories like this. A woman in Britain has given birth to a healthy baby after seven losses. It just goes to show that you should never give up hope. I do wish, however, that they had included more detail on her testing journey. (Nov. 23, 2004)

Bad habits hinder test-tube fertilization [offsite link]
Women undergoing IVF have a better rate of success if they give up smoking and maintain a healthy body weight, a new study found. (May 20, 2005)

Blood Vessel Evolution in Early pregnancy is focus in miscarriage study [offsite link]
A Greek study recently found a potential link between blood vessel formation in early pregnancy and the risk of loss. This is a very interesting development that could potentially explain some "unexplained" recurrent miscarriages. (May 3, 2005)

Caffeine and Miscarriage
A new study finds that caffeine may increase a woman´s risk for miscarriage.

Donated eggs present higher miscarriage risk [offsite link]
A study has found that getting pregnant via donor eggs causes an increased miscarriage risk. (June 21, 2005)

Father´s age affects miscarriage risk [offsite link]
Studies have found a link between miscarriage risk and the age of the father. Men older than 35 may have an increased percentage of sperm with chromosomal abnormalities. (April 20, 2005)

Hormones predict miscarriage risk [offsite link]
A study has found that hormones in addition to hCG may be able to predict the odds of miscarriage. Low levels of oestradiol and inhibin A may indicate women at risk of miscarriage. Researchers hope preventative treatments may eventually result from the findings.

Immune System Linked to Miscarriage [offsite link]
This is mostly of interest to those who have recurrent miscarriages, but it could be a potential advance for those who have always suspected low progesterone played a role in miscarriage.

Local doctor looks at psychological effects of miscarriage [offsite link]
A doctor is studying whether counseling and support may boost the odds of a woman having a healthy pregnancy following a miscarriage. (May 10, 2005)

Miscarriage news roundup - August 2005
A study disputes the link between tap water chemicals and miscarriages, while experts urge women with repeat miscarriages to seek evaluation for medical problems.

Miscarriage news roundup - January and February 2006
Yet another study links stress to early miscarriages, and immigration officials have an unfortunate role in a woman´s tragedy.

Miscarriage news roundup - July 2005
Learn what´s been going on in miscarriage research. Scientists have discovered a gene that raises the risk of stillbirth and additional evidence that blood clotting abnormalities may affect miscarriage risks.

Miscarriage News Roundup - October 2005
Links between pollution and miscarriages; IVF eggs contain a high incidents of abnormal chromosomes; a new fertility test promises estimation of remaining fertility; doctors display astounding insensitivity in criticizing early pregnancy tests.

Miscarriage news roundup - September 2005
Articles from around the Web this month include findings on weight and miscarriage, age, folic acid, and those annoying ads that companies will send you if they get a hold of your due date during pregnancy.

Miscarriage welder´s legal fight delayed [offsite link]
A woman´s fight continues against her family-owned employer, after she believed working conditions may have contributed to her pregnancy loss.

Nighttime work linked to miscarriages [offsite link]
A Danish study found that women who regularly work the night shift have higher miscarriage rates than their daytime counterparts. (Nov. 17, 2004)

November/December 2005 miscarriage news roundup
Study compares miscarriage grief to abortion grief; protein level may predict miscarriages; smoking fathers increase miscarriage risk; further evidence that stress may reduce progesterone levels and cause pregnancy loss.

October is pregnancy and infant loss awareness month [offsite link]
Did you know that Ronald Reagan designated this month as an awareness month for infant loss and miscarriages? Read more here.

Overactive Thyroid Tied to Miscarriage Risk [offsite link]
It´s been known for a while that hypothyroidism can be linked to miscarriages, but now researches have found that an overactive thyroid can harm developing babies too.

Pregnancy loss spurs effort to organize group [offsite link]
A woman named Terresa Perkins-Wedgeworth is hoping to organize a nationwide group to support women who have experienced miscarriage or stillbirth. Hopefully her efforts will result in wider recognition of the loss of unborn babies.

Recent miscarriage news headlines - December 2006
An interesting new study to be published in BJOG looks at the effects of stress, body weight, chocolate, diet, and other factors on miscarriage risks.

Ridiculous law (hopefully) averted in Virginia [offsite link]
Popular blogger getupgrrl of Chez Miscarriage reported on a bill that would require reporting all miscarriages to authorities, and it seems that the bill author has decided to reconsider and revise the language. (Jan. 7, 2005)

Rubella cases likely stem from Holland outbreak [offsite link]
A recent major rubella outbreak in Canada may be putting pregnant women at risk of miscarriage. Autorities suspect the virus came from the Netherlands. (May 9, 2005)

Scientists Align Billion-Year-Old Protein with Embryonic Heart Defects [offsite link]
This article is a press release, but it outlines a recent finding that could be pertinent to miscarriage causes for some women. (Dec. 10, 2004)

Stress triggers miscarriage, study says [offsite link]
The link has long been suspected, but it appears there´s a kernel of truth to the old fear about stress and pregnancy loss. (Nov. 10, 2004)

Study finds exercise associated with miscarriage risks; what does it mean?
A Danish study reported that women who exercised strenuously in early pregnancy were three times as likely to miscarry, but what do the results really mean? Does exercise cause miscarriage?

Teresa Heinz Kerry Speaks of Miscarriages During T.V. Interview [offsite link]
She may or may not end up as the next first lady, but Teresa Heinz Kerry is a woman who knows about miscarriages. She recently gave an interview with Dr. Phil about her experience.

Women with recurrent miscarriage and infertility are undergoing tests and treatments that have no sc [offsite link]
Some miscarriage treatments are better than others. This study highlights some tests that have been found to be prevalent, but of questionable value. The headline could have been more sensitive. (Nov. 29, 2004)

Workplace Hazards and Miscarriage
A surprising number of women are exposed to chemicals in their workplaces which might cause miscarriage.

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