You are pregnant as of the moment, and you are experiencing severe bleeding, abdominal pain, weakness, fever, back pains, and frequent vomiting. Be cautious and seek for medical help now. You are showing signs of possible miscarriage pregnancy.
Losing a baby is definitely a traumatic experience for any woman. That is why it is very important that you take all necessary measures to avoid landing into this grave condition.
Spontaneous abortion is the medical term used to define miscarriage. Although, it does not refer to the illegal killing of a newborn infant; because in contrast with our commonly known abortion, miscarriage is not intentional; instead, it is a very unexpected and sad experience any expectant mother can go through.
A grueling statistics: 15% of pregnancies in the United States end in miscarriage. And more than 80% happens during the first trimester of a woman’s pregnancy; and 20% in the last 20 weeks, commonly refers as late miscarriages.
What is more difficult for a pregnant woman is that possible causes of miscarriage are not easy to predict. However, there are common causes that women can use as their medical guide.
These are as follows:
• Abnormalities in the uterus
• Problems in the hormones
• Kidney disease disorder
• Uncontrolled diabetes
• Malnutrition
• Thyroid disorder
• Kidney and heart disorder
• Immune system disorder
In addition, the intake of too much alcohol, caffeine and drugs also contribute to the chances of having a miscarriage. The age of a pregnant woman also plays a big role that may lead to this very difficult situation. Most recent studies show statistics of 12-15% risk of miscarriages pregnancy for women in their 20’s; while an increased risk of 20% to those in their 40’s.
Medical experts are giving emphasis that too much stress, strenuous physical activities and sexual intercourse during pregnancy can directly cause miscarriage. However, they advise pregnant women to have adequate rest to avoid any complications.
All pregnant women must be aware of the methods by which miscarriage can be diagnosed and treated accordingly. A pelvic exam and an ultrasound test can be done in order to diagnose possible early signs of miscarriage pregnancy.
As I have been saying from the start of this article, pregnancy is a very important stage in a woman’s life. That is why it’s very important, for a pregnant woman to take good care of her health; so that she will live a healthier and happier life together with her newborn angel.