Preventing Recurrent Miscarriage
Experiencing recurrent miscarriage would cause emotional and physical wound for women. But that does not mean women who experienced miscarriages can not have a successful pregnancy. Know how to prevent recurrent miscarriage.
Miscarriages happen if the pregnant mother lose her pregnancy which is less than 20 weeks old. Sometimes emotionally, the feeling of guilt and self doubt happens to women who experience it.
The cause of miscarriage is diverse, such as the existence of an abnormal chromosome in the fetus, an inherited genetic disease, age of mothers who are over 35 years old, abnormal uterine conditions, metabolic and hormonal disorders, autoimmune disorders and also the disruption of blood clotting.
When a person experiences miscarriage two or more times in the first trimester miscarriages or one in the second trimester, there should be an evaluation from obstetricians. His examination includes blood tests, ultrasound of the uterus, hysteroscopy (viewing the uterus through the cervix) and biopsy of the endometrium.
According to MSN, if the cause is known and treated the pregnancy success rate of women who had a miscarriage could be increased to 90 percent.
There are several things you can do to support a healthy pregnancy and prevent miscarriage to repeat, which are:
- Eating a balanced and nutritious diet, and taking the benefit from folic acid.
- Stop the habit of drinking alcohol, smoking and avoiding exposure to cigarette smoke.
- Regular exercise, especially exercise that has a low intensity such as walking.
- Keep your weight to stay healthy and not excessive.
- Reduce consumption of caffeine contained in various beverages and foods.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you want to take the-counter medicines or prescription drugs provided.
- Avoid exposed to radiation or chemical exposure that could be dangerous, especially your is work associated with radiation.
- Maintain cleanliness and health of pets.
How long does a person have to wait before finally deciding to get pregnant again depends on each person.
Experts suggest that a someone waits until hse gets one or two times regular menstrual cycle. It also gives her time to emotionally recover.
