Miscarriage: What Every Woman Needs To Know: What Every Woman Needs to Know

"I liked this book, because it is written in a very calm and factual style and does not throw the usual "Mandy was 31 when she experienced her first miscarriage"-stories at you. I was not interested in other women's experiences (there are millions on the net), but in facts and information on the subject. Even in presenting hurtful and scary information, the author tried to be positive and encouraging, which I apreciated a lot in my situation. Since I have had "only" one miscarriage, quite a bit of the information was not relevant for me."
~ Written on 2008-07-16

"If you want to read a book about miscarriage that is factual, matter of fact and provides bountiful knowledge then buy this book. After my recent miscarriage I wanted a book that would help me to understand what had happened but I also wanted to read about other people's experience and this is what the book lacked. Yes, it is facutal, and yes, it is a very good book for anyone who has suffered recurrent miscarriages. However it wasn't for me and I very much preferred the Miscarriage:Women's experiences and needs."
~ Written on 2008-04-23

"I had several miscarriages and bought this book to "help" me have a baby. Big mistake. This author is not up to date with the latest research and her lack of knowledge is causing many women to keep on suffering like I did. I even did IVF thinking it was the answer but I had an expensive miscarriage instead. I wasted so much time. I bought Dr Beer's book Is Your Body Baby Friendly? a year ago and had the blood tests and treatment for what I discovered was an overactive immune system and blood clotting disorder. I now have two healthy boys thanks to this book. Furthermore, I did not need IVF. I conceived naturally. Lesley Regan should read Dr Beer's book and become better informed. "
~ Written on 2007-12-04

"First I would like to say that if you are researching books about miscarriage I am really sorry, whether it is yourself or someone you love, this is a heartbreaking situation to go through.

As a sufferer of recurrent miscarriages (six with a seventh threatened as I write) I could also be said to 'suffer' recurrent books about miscarriage. This is the first one I have read in which I have had total faith. Professor Regan explains carefully the most up-to-date information about recognised causes and relevant tests, and also debunks much that is out there in books and especially on the web. For example she explains that dropping progesterone levels are a symptom of a pregnancy that is not working and not a cause, and that progesterone supplements therefore do not have a place in evidence based medicine. Knowing this I can quickly recognise a poor source of information if supplemental progesterone is suggested.

Professor Regan also explains how the tests should be done, and I have found out that my hospital have not tested me correctly for antiphospholipid antibodies. Sadly the one time I had a sample they also wasted the opportunity to test for chromosomal abnormalities and make other investigations. However armed with this book I now can go back and request that things are done properly.

Surprisingly for a book written by a medical expert she is very supportive of the use of alternative medicine, stating that until conventional medicine literally has all the answers there will be a place for alternative treatments. She also recognises the value in a person feeling that they are being proactive in dealing with their problems.

One chapter towards the end is perhaps the most cheering chapter of all. While all of us that suffer this problem want to find 'a reason' so we know what we are dealing with, some of us will never have a cause identified. Professor Regan and her team have found that those women with no known cause for their miscarriages that remain under their care for their next pregnancy have a success rate of 80%, which she firmly attributes to Tender Loving Care.

The only information lacking is how on earth we can get the optimum treatment described in the book at our local hospitals. I couldn't even get a consultant to see me with this pregnancy until I was in my second trimester, so no hope of TLC here. My tests of APA were done incorrectly and I know that other reviewers have had similar problems, but if we can't get the hospitals to acknowledge the information that we have (from this book and other reputable sources) I don't know what else can be done. At the moment I am praying that the consultant will refer me to St Mary's ( he refused previously). Maybe if enough of us read this book and start expecting to be treated correctly then consultants will have to buck their ideas up."
~ Written on 2007-05-10

"This is a wonderful book, written with just the right tone, for anyone affected by miscarriage. It is factual, frank and totally unpatronising, yet also hopeful and written in such a way that you feel you both like and trust the author. This book has made a great difference to my state of mind in the difficult days after my second miscarriage."
~ Written on 2006-02-26