Lydia Kariuki

Molar Pregnancy Lydia Kariuki

1 in every 1000 women will be a victim of molar pregnancy. That could be you, me or someone close to us. Unfortunately, not much awareness has been created around this potentially devastating life event. Worse still, affected women have little to no open forums where they can share their experiences or ask questions. As a result, less and less information is out there that can serve as a resource for the victims and their caregivers when need arises.

This book is set against a coastal African backdrop where there is a slightly higher incidence of molar pregnancy (2/3 in every 1000). The book is based on my experience as a 32 year old nurse coming to terms with my role as a caregiver to molar pregnancy victims. I soon realized that my university acquired medical education fell short when it came to working through the emotional issues surrounding molar pregnancy.

Pertinent questions such as;

was I really pregnant?What happened to my baby?Was it my fault?Am I infertile?Why is it called a mole?What about choriocarcinoma?Am I ready for chemotherapy?

...are a few of the questions explored in this volume.

This book answers 70+ questions on molar pregnancy that patients, their partners and caregivers often ask.

The book is not a molar pregnancy textbook per se, however, it can still serve as an educational resource on molar pregnancy. I hope that it will scratch the surface on creating the much needed awareness on molar pregnancy and spark positive conversations around this topic.