Miscarriage, or the death of a child in utero, is one of the worst fears of an expectant mother, and unfortunately a common occurrence. According to the American Pregnancy Association, as many as one quarter of all recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage.

Mirena is an intrauterine device, or IUD, produced by Bayer Pharmaceuticals. It is a soft plastic IUD that slowly releases a hormone called levonorgestrel into the uterus for up to five years.

Nutrition during your pregnancy is critical to maintaining the health of both you and your developing fetus.