SHARE Atlanta - Pregnancy and Newborn Loss Grief Support

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Conditions (Cord - Dr. Collins-, Lupus,DES,MS, etc.) Diseases or
Viruses that may influence pregnancy..

Dearest McKayla

Our Baby Girl
Wished for with Hope
Anticipated with Joy
Lost in Deepest Sorrow
Loved Forever

> Tom and Sara Mayes
Valhalla, NY
Second Trimester Loss
2/4/98

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Dr. Collin's Institute: Silent Risk Issues about the Human Umbilical Cord and Other Cord Issues...

Endometriosis

Fibroid Support Group

Gestational Diabetes

DES issues

Eclampsia issues & HELLP

Rhesus Disease, Rh disease and Red Cell Alloimmunization

Viruses that are Dangerous during Pregnancy

Pregnancy and Lupus

Effects of Multiple Sclerosis on Pregnancy

Sites focused on High Risk topics

Cholestasis of pregnancy





Silent Risk Issues about the Human Umbilical Cord by Jason H. Collins, M.D., Charles L. Collins, M.D., Candace C. Collins, M.D.

"This Book is Dedicated to the parents who have experienced the loss of a newborn secondary to an umbilical cord accident."

SHARE Atlanta's "Our Experience" page has several personal cord related experiences that have been shared with us:

  • Thirdterm Loss due to Cord accident
  • Midterm Loss due to Cord Accident

    A Positive Response: Christa contacted me and wrote -

    Hi Marcia:

    Thanks so much for getting back to me. I have been in contact with Dr. Jasin Collins at The Pregnancy Institute. I talked to him on the phone for over an hour, he was great. I just received from him yesterday, a folder full of information, by the looks of things everything ever printed on the subject of cord accidents. He is an amazing man, doing amazing research. If you know anyone else who needs info, he is the man to contact.

    Visit SHARE Atlanta's "Thoughts and Information from Groups and Professionals " page" for direct information from Drs. Collins...

    Vasa Previa Foundation

    "The International Vasa Previa Foundation agrees that vasa previa can, but should not be, a devastating complication of pregnancy. Despite its severity, it is commonly unrecognized by women, midwifes, and sometimes even obstetricians. Vasa previa is a rarely (1:3000) reported condition in which fetal blood vessel(s) from the placenta or umbilical cord crosses the entrance to the birth canal, beneath the baby. The condition has a high fetal mortality rate (50-95%). This can be attributed to rapid fetal exsanguination resulting from the vessels tearing when the cervix dilates, membranes rupture or if the vessels become pinched off as they are compressed between the baby and the walls of the birth canal." The Umbilical Cord

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    Sites that focus on endometriosis

  • Endometriosis-GA Reproductive Specialists (Atlanta)

    **definition of
    **pregnancy issues

  • Welcome to Endometriosis Awareness & Information - very comprehensive and easy to follow site.

  • Endometriosis Association

  • Center for Endometriosis Care

    Issues around endometriosis by Robert B. Albee, M.D. - in Atlanta

  • National Endometriosis Society - England based site

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    Fibroid Support Group

    Includes information on:
  • general information on fibroids
  • possible complications during pregnancy
  • treatment during pregnancy

    National Uterine Fibroids Foundations

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    Sites that focus on Gestational Diabetes

  • National Institute of Child Health and Haman Resources-Concise info. about gestational diabetes
  • American Diabetes Association

  • Baby Center's support on Gestational Diabetes

  • March of Dimes support on Gestational Diabetes

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    Sites focusing on DES issues new 9/97

  • DES Action USA - site devoted to this issue

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    Sites focusing on Eclampsia issues new 9/97

  • HELLP and Eclampsia new 2/02 ~ hypertension/pre eclampsia;

    Stephen Bohach who founded: THE HELLP SYNDROME SOCIETY in August of 1995. The site provides a description of the Hellp syndrome, symtoms and precautions. Also, the story of Taylor Hope and her parents. They have started a fund in her memory to further support parents who have experienced this tragic syndrome and to explore and understand more about the syndrome. new9/97

    For more about the HELLP foundation and HELLP refer to SHARE Atlanta's "Thoughts and Information from Groups and Professionals " page"

  • March of Dimes Support on HELLP

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    MODS - Rhesus Disease, Rh disease and Red Cell Alloimmunization

    Hemolytic Disease of Newborn - Rhesus Disease, Rh disease and Red Cell Alloimmunization

    perinatology.com - Rhesus Disease, Rh disease and Red Cell Alloimmunization



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    Fifth Virus during pregnancy

    Congenital CMV, or cytomegalovirus during pregnancy ... CDC

    Congenital CMV, or cytomegalovirus during pregnancy ...

    Chicken Pox Virus during pregnancy

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    Pregnancy and Lupus

    Pregnancy and Lupus in the UK

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    Effects of Multiple Sclerosis on Pregnancy

    Effects of Multiple Sclerosis on Pregnancy

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    Cholestasis of pregnancy

    The classic symptom of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy is intense generalized pruritus. The itching usually begins to be manifested in the third trimester, but may occur any time from before 20 weeks up until term.

    March of Dimes: INTRAHEPATIC CHOLESTASIS OF PREGNANCY (ICP)

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    Sites focused on Many Conditions...


    Noah...Covers MANY Pregnancy Disorders and Issues

    High Risk Pregnancy Issues

    March of Dimes: Pregnancy Begins with Family Planning - Pre-Natal Care - Post-Natal Care -

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    Childbirth Organization - "Complication of Pregnancy" ~~ by Robin Elise Weiss

    Includes information on just about all commonly known complications:
  • pregnancy loss issues(miscarriage, immunotherapy, ectopic, blighted ovum)
  • uterine, placental and cervical complications(incompetent cervix, fibroids, placenta
  • previa)
  • birth defects
  • prenatal screening(PUBS, amniocentesis, placental problem defined, etc.)
  • viruses and pregnancy diseases
  • Group B Strep
  • diabetes in pregnancy
  • placental abruption
  • low birth weight
  • preterm labor
  • bed rest forums
  • and more!!!

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    The Maternal & Child Health Forum
  • Bulletin Board format with doctors answering questions from moms with problems in their pregnancy
  • All pregnancy issues discussed

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    The Alliance of Genetic Support Groups First posted 2/99

  • Long list of National Support groups for many different conditions, diseases, and needs.
  • Both Medical and Emotional

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