Physicians will often recommend bed rest in cases of threatened miscarriage. But Greigh Hirata, an obstetrician and geneticist at Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women and Children in Honolulu, and Li both say there is no clinical evidence that bed rest prevents first trimester miscarriages. Even knowing intellectually that mowing the lawn won't cause a miscarriage doesn't allay the guilt. Her husband, Rick, is an only child whose mother had four miscarriages. You feel very helpless, because there's nothing you can do.
Miscarriages can feel like an indictment of our very womanhood.
Well, I'd like to feel like my uterus is just as strong as yours. While it's important to talk about feelings of guilt and inadequacy, some women feel they have no one to turn to. Fortunately, today's genetic counselors are often trained specifically to help bereaved couples who have lost a pregnancy. The first step to fitness is choosing a good walking shoe. Helping an overweight child lose pounds is easier when it's a family affair.