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A Closer Look at Autoimmune Disorders and Miscarriage Part Two
When a Miscarriage Is Caused by Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome
Part Two
By Virginia Gilbert
Despite the difficulties APS has caused the moms in this article, we all agree our condition would not stop us from having more children.
"I totally blocked out the element of doing heparin, the added worry," says Montgomery. "I would definitely do it again."
Hennessy urges APSers to learn as much about the condition as possible. "The more educated you are, the more of an active participant you can be in your medical treatment," she says.
Ingledew finds comfort in talking to others with the syndrome and in relying on her own spirituality. "You adjust to having APS and it gives you a certain strength," she says. "What I mean is that it can be a positive experience. I suppose I called on my faith to help carry me through it, and I see my sons today as the two greatest miracles in my life."
As for the four APS moms in this article, our postpartum "complications" were no different from those of any other new mother: We all developed recurrent exhaustion and acute bliss.
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Re: When a Miscarriage Isn't Nature's Way by JustLostABaby on 05/13/2009 06:59PM
Awesome article! I guess this could have been a reason for my miscarriage. Damn! should have read it before.:(
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A Closer Look at Autoimmune Disorders and Miscarriage Part Two by Anonymous on 10/22/2009 12:44PM
this is my second miscarriage in 9mths time. the first i bled out and this one i had to deliver. thismight of been beneficial to know as well in the beginning of this one. and u would think extra precautions would be taken anyway with 2nd pregnancy..this pisses me off even more!!