Avoid deli meats and unpasteurized soft cheeses such as feta and other foods that could carry listeriosis. Limit caffeine intake.
If you smoke, quit. Talk to your doctor about all medicines you take. Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, many prescription and over-the-counter medicines should be avoided during pregnancy. Avoid activities that could cause you to get hit in the belly. Know your family medical and genetic history.
Go to all of your scheduled prenatal visits and discuss any concerns with your doctor. Call your doctor right away if you have fever; feel ill; notice the baby moving less; or have bleeding, spotting, or cramping. Trying Again After a Miscarriage If you've had a miscarriage, take time to grieve. Some other things that can help you get through this difficult time: Find a support group. Ask your doctor about local support groups for women who are trying again after a loss.
Find success stories. Other women who have had a successful pregnancy after having a miscarriage can be a great source of encouragement. Your doctor might know someone to talk with. During future pregnancies, it can help to: Be proactive. The more you know about the medical aspects of your pregnancy, the better you'll be able to discuss treatment options and outcomes with your doctor. Monitor the baby's movements. If you're far enough along to feel kicks and jabs — usually between 18 and 22 weeks — keep a log of the baby's activities each morning and night and report any changes or lack of movement to your doctor.
If your baby isn't moving, eat or drink something sugary and lie down on your side. You should feel at least 10 movements in a 2-hour period. If you don't, call your doctor right away. Symptoms of a miscarriage The main sign of a miscarriage is vaginal bleeding, which may be followed by cramping and pain in your lower abdomen.
If you have vaginal bleeding, contact a GP or your midwife. What causes a miscarriage? The majority are not caused by anything the mother has done.
Can miscarriages be prevented? The majority of miscarriages cannot be prevented. But there are some things you can do to reduce the risk of a miscarriage. Avoid smoking, drinking alcohol and using drugs while pregnant. What happens if you think you're having a miscarriage? Often the pregnancy tissue will pass out naturally in 1 or 2 weeks. After a miscarriage A miscarriage can be an emotionally and physically draining experience. You may have feelings of guilt, shock and anger. You may also find it beneficial to have a memorial for your lost baby.
Some women may mistake a miscarriage for a menstrual period. Other symptoms of a miscarriage include:. If you do pass pieces of tissue from your vagina, your doctor will likely advise keeping any pieces in a container.
This is so they can be analyzed. When a miscarriage occurs very early, the tissue may look like a small blood clot. Some women may experience light bleeding or spotting during a normal pregnancy. They will conduct several exams to determine if a miscarriage has occurred. This includes an ultrasound to determine if your baby is present in the womb and has a heartbeat. Your doctor may also test your hormone levels, such as your human chorionic gonadotropin hCG levels.
This hormone is commonly associated with pregnancy. This can be dangerous for your health. Your doctor may recommend procedures to remove any fetal or placental tissue.
Examples include a dilation and curettage D and C , which removes any fetal tissues from the uterus. This allows your uterus to heal and ideally prepare itself for another healthy pregnancy. For the most part, miscarriages are caused by chromosomal abnormalities. This results in fetal abnormalities that keep your pregnancy from progressing. Other factors that could cause a miscarriage include:. Your doctor may know what caused your miscarriage, but sometimes the miscarriage cause is unknown.
If you suspect a miscarriage has happened or believe a miscarriage is about to take place, see your doctor, who may perform an ultrasound or blood test. These tests might indicate a miscarriage is likely.
When this is the case, a woman may choose to miscarry at a medical facility or at home. Miscarrying at a medical facility like a hospital, surgery center, or clinic, involves a D and C procedure.
This involves removing any tissue from the pregnancy. Some women prefer this option instead of awaiting bleeding, cramping, and other potential miscarriage symptoms. Other women may choose to miscarry at home without undergoing a minor surgical procedure.
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