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WHEN WOMEN ASK: WHY ME?
Managing a high-risk pregnancy is emotionally and physically challenging for women. It's stressful, scary, frustrating, isolating and overwhelming. Despite this, women give birth to babies who -- against the odds -- are born healthy and near/at full term everyday. High Risk Pregnancy - Why Me? is a how-to guide for women and their families who are struggling with a difficult pregnancy. Why Me? acts as a counselor, friend and a doctor, for women and families who need support, answers and reassurance.EXTRA HELP FOR PATIENTS
For many women a high-risk pregnancy and the chance of a preemie is a harsh reality. Their struggle is compounded by a lack of available resources and information written for the non-medical professional geared specifically to them. In High-Risk Pregnancy – Why Me?, Author Kelly Whitehead provides an educative manual to which potential preterm mothers, their families and physicians can turn.Backed by co-author Dr. Vincenzo Berghella, a specialist in fetal and maternal medicine with more than 20 years of experience, Whitehead explains topics such as preterm pregnancy, early contractions, cervical stitches, extended bed rest, losing a baby and much more.