Syran,
We have no definitive answer to Alex's death. The doctors have advised that the most likely cause was a placental abruption. A few other small things were found but nothing as significant as the abruption - they said that they can't really say if it was the cause or a consequence of Alex's death. I wasn't sure if it was good to have an answer or not - I guess it doesn't change anything in the end.

My Obstetrician said that the next pregnancy she would recommend that I either have an artificial rupture of membranes at 38 weeks or be taken through for a caesarean at this time. Would love to have a natural birth but will do anything for a healthy baby and if that means surgery at 38 weeks - so be it. We'll decide as we go.

I see that you are seeing a naturopath - I was considering this myself. How have you found it?

Rozzie - I'm looking for any tips to stop the crying too. I start back at Uni next week and have to face so many people that I haven't seen yet. At the moment, I cry at the drop of a hat. I was bawling buying cat food the other day - the check-out woman didn't know what to do. So if you find a cure, please let me know.