Miscarriage: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Prevention

MISCARRIAGE – the term dreaded by all expecting mothers – refers to a pregnancy that terminates on its own, in the first 20 weeks of the gestation period. A miscarriage could happen for many reasons that may not be in your control. It is best to stay abreast about the details and precautions so that you may avoid such an unfortunate incident.

Symptoms

The most notable symptoms of a miscarriage include:

Abdominal pain followed by bleeding, ranging from a light flow to a heavier flow

Severe cramps

Aches in the back, abdomen and thighs

Weakness

Tissue or fluid discharge from vagina

The moment you experience any of the symptoms while you are pregnant, it is best to contact Ovum Hospital, the best hospital in Bangalore for gynecology. A timely intervention could surely save the day for you!

Causes

There are more than one reason for having a miscarriage. It could range from lifestyle and dietary habits of the mother to genetic conditions of the baby. While women health remains a crucial factor for a healthy pregnancy, it is not all.

Often miscarriages occur due to

Genetic or chromosome issues in the foetus

Drug or alcohol use by the mother

Underlying medical conditions such as thyroid, high blood pressure, cervical issues, infections, obesity or trauma in the mother

Advanced maternal age also poses a risk

Uterine abnormalities of the mother

Treatment

Usually the treatment for miscarriage depends on what type of miscarriage you have had. In case there is no pregnancy tissue left and you have a complete miscarriage, you do not need treatment. However, if there is still some tissue left, then you can undergo

Surgery to remove the remaining tissue

Oral medicines to help you pass the remaining tissue

Expectant management where you wait for the rest of the tissue to pass on its own

Prevention

While each time a miscarriage is not under your control completely, you can surely opt for the following steps to have a healthy pregnancy.

If you are obese, you must bring modifications in your lifestyle and dietary habits and maintain a healthier weight

Ask tips and suggestions from your gynecologist to ensure a proper prenatal care

Limit the amount of caffeine intake to a maximum of 200 mg each day.

Stay away from alcohol, drugs or smoking during your pregnancy

Try to keep your surroundings clean to avoid infections

Take prenatal vitamins, as prescribed

With these few steps, you can rest assured of your pregnancy. Above all, stay calm and happy as that is the best thing you can gift yourself. If you still have any queries, you can reach out to us anytime at Ovum Hospitals