What is A Miscarriage?
The term miscarriage is used to describe any pregnancy loss before 20 weeks. Before 20 weeks gestation, your baby cannot survive outside your uterus. Sometimes, for natural or accidental reasons, a baby can be expelled from the uterus and out of the body. Miscarriages are often referred to as spontaneous abortions, because they can happen without warning.
Symptoms of Miscarriage
If you are pregnant, it is important that you be able to identify the signs of a miscarriage. If you think that you are having a miscarriage, contact your health care provider or local hospital right away. Symptoms of a miscarriage include:
-vaginal bleeding that doesn't stop within a few days
-abdominal cramping
-lower backache
-heavy bleeding accompanied by blood clots or tissue
It is important to understand that many pregnant women experience slight bleeding during their pregnancies. Bleeding is often a normal occurrence and doesn't always signal a miscarriage. To be on the safe side though, inform your health care provider of any type of vaginal bleeding during your pregnancy.
-vaginal bleeding that doesn't stop within a few days
-abdominal cramping
-lower backache
-heavy bleeding accompanied by blood clots or tissue
It is important to understand that many pregnant women experience slight bleeding during their pregnancies. Bleeding is often a normal occurrence and doesn't always signal a miscarriage. To be on the safe side though, inform your health care provider of any type of vaginal bleeding during your pregnancy.
What causes a Miscarriage?
Most miscarriages are caused by a fetal death due caused by a birth defect or genetic abnormalities. Some other causes are: the fetus did not implant itself into the womb lining properly, infection, physical problems experienced by the mother, hormones, and immune responses. A miscarriage may also occur if the mother is over 35 years of age, has diabetes, scleroderma, thyroid problems or smokes.
Can Miscarriages be prevented?
Before Becoming Pregnant
Before you become pregnant, it is important to become as healthy as you can by:
-Eating a healthy diet
-Exercising regularly
-Taking daily folic acid supplements
-Maintaining a healthy weight
-Managing stress
Before you become pregnant, it is important to become as healthy as you can by:
-Eating a healthy diet
-Exercising regularly
-Taking daily folic acid supplements
-Maintaining a healthy weight
-Managing stress
During PregnancyOnce pregnancy is confirmed, you should also:
-Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages
-Not smoke and avoid second-hand smoke
-Not use illegal drugs and not misuse prescription drugs
-Limit or eliminate your consumption of caffeine
-Protect your abdomen, and avoid sports or activities that include any risk of injury
-Avoid exposure to radiation, including X-rays, and other environmental hazards
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