I am pregnant and very nervous about a miscarriage...could someone help me be positive about this?

Question

I am 2 months pregnant and very nervous. I'm only 17...I am really looking forward to our baby as well as my boyfriend. My mom had me when she was 16 and i came out healthy , do you think that would give me a better chance of having a healthy baby. No close family members have ever miscarried , does that have anything to do with me? I also have yeast infections alot,( itching, irritation and burning sex), could this effect my baby? I would really appreciate positive advice and suggestions. I just want to have a healthy child and i take my prenatal vitamins and i have my first ob/gyn appointment in 2 weeks..I eat very healthy. Im trying everything in my power to have a healthy baby, I want it very badly. Could anyone give me any tips.. ?

Answer 1

First and foremost, as someone else said, DO NOT listen to JordyJ, it usually is NOT the parents fault when they have miscarriages, unless they smoke, drink, or do drugs.

I did none of those things yet I still had a miscarriage 2 years ago, it's just something that happens. I'm not going to lie to you with your questions..

Family history of miscarriages have nothing to do with you, no one in my family had a miscarriage, yet I still had one.

I don't know about the yeast infection affecting your baby, I don't see how it would, so you should be fine there.

Usually a miscarriage cannot be prevented and often occurs because the pregnancy is not normal.

Just keep eating healthy, keep taking your vitamins, and keep thinking positively. Just don't worry about it.

By the way, I am pregnant right now and I'm 8 months along, so I also worried about the same thing in the beginning because of my last one.

Read the 2 links I provided for you below, the first one is about Understanding Miscarriages, the second one is the ABC's of Healthy Pregnancy Tips (I highly suggest reading this one).

And congratulations!

Answer 2

It doesn't always matter what your genetics have done or haven't done. Sometimes, things happen for a reason.

I was VERY suprised to learn I was pregnant with my first daughter. I was having a VERY hard time and didn't want a child but I quickly the same feelings as you. I think every woman has the same worries about miscarriage. But, you'll hear this a million times: Stressing over something you can't control is bad on the baby.

I'm sure you are fine but be sure to ask your OB when you get there about the infections and stuff. I know a LOT of women who said they got them or kept them while they were pregnant. The baby is sealed up in there, so this shouldn't be too much of a worry. The OB's give meds and everything for it and I think that's normal too.

Just relax, enjoy the pregnancy, try to worry too much (it's really,really hard to do this part!) and feel blessed that you have so much love and support from it's father and your families. Make a list of all the questions you are asking us and ask your OB the same things. They will not think you are stupid or ignorant-every woman asks these questions, even if we ask every one of our closest friends and family members.

It's ok...and congratulations. You are young but you sound like you have a lot of love for the baby. It'll all work out.

(P.S.-I had two girls, the youngest is just 5 months old and I almost lost her at 27 weeks for no apparent reason and despite serious complications with them both, they were born perfectly healthy. There's hope in every situation.)

Answer 3

Your first 3 months are the most crucial. You need not worry about miscarrying because unless you are unhealthy, which by the sounds of things - the only unhealthy thing about you is the yeast infections which are external and should not affect the baby, you shouldn't have any problems with your pregnancy as far as hurting the baby. Do not over exhert yourself though. It's best not to lift anything over 10 lbs. Like I said, your first 3 months are the most dangerous. Avoid rough housing at all costs and if your still having sex you need to be careful as some positions are not a good idea to be doing. Just take it easy and any questions you have, just ask your doctor. Word of advice though, if your yeast infections are causing sex to burn, you should avoid having sex until your infection is cleared up because also, you can give your yeast infection to your boyfriend. It's not a healthy thing to have sex when you have yeast infections requardless of the side effects. Go get you some vagasil - which may burn when you put it on. Nothing else, use A & D ointment. But definately refrain from having sex until all signs of yeast infection is cleared up, for better sex in the end also. As far as miscarrying...just take it easy until your past your 3 months. Take care and if you have any questions my screen name for yahoo is bud_light_girl18.

Answer 4

Ok, first of all hon, calm down. No miscarriages in your family is a good sign.

Secondly, Congratulations! Having a baby is an exciting time.
If you are truely worried about a miscarriage, talk to your GYN. They are the best at telling you what you need to do and what not to do.

As for the vaginal infections, I had them too during my pregnancy. Again, talk to your dr. Mine gave me Nystatin which was an incertable vaginal pill that disolved, it treated yeast infections. There are some safe treatments for this, but you need to talk to your dr.

It sounds, otherwise, like you're doing just fine. Having a first child can be nerve racking for sure. I was 29 when my son was born.

One thing that was a great help to me was a product called "mamma bear" it played the fetal heartbeat and calmed my son when he was restless.

Answer 5

You are doing all the right things now. Talk to your ob gyn with your concerns when you visit him/her and make sure you keep eating healthy, taking vitamins, seeing the dr, etc. And obviously don't smoke or drink. They say your danger of a miscarriage decreseases significantly after 3 months.
Best of luck with your baby!

Answer 6

I think if this is what you want, that's awesome. I just had a miscarriage two months ago but I will give you positive advice. You are already doing everything you can to make sure your baby is healthy. The rest is just genetics. Continue to eat healthy, and don't stress. I hope everything works for you. Oh, please do not listen to JordyJ. I had a miscarriage and it was absolutely not my fault. In 65-70% of cases, it is usually chromosonal issues. JordyJ is giving you false information.

Answer 7

Your health-care provider will talk to you about this. If you haven't had any bleeding and are eating healthy food, and getting moderate amounts of excersise (don't over-do it) then it should be fine. A midwife or holistic health-care provider would be able to help you with a natural cure for your yeast infections as well (so that you don't have to take medicine for it that might hurt the baby). Women who give birth with midwives (especially young girls like you) have a much lower risk of intervention as well.

Answer 8

No one is immune to a miscarriage. I believe it is all in God's hands. However, eating healthy, keeping a positive, worry free attitude is the best thing to do during pregnancy. also take a walk for about 30 minutes atleast three times a day. nothing strenous!!

Answer 9

trying everything in YOUR power!!! Why not try God's power. Ask Him for a healthy child, a flawless pregnancy. Pray to Jesus about it. It is God who knit's your baby in your womb. Read the word, it helps. He is the hearer of prayer. Generational curses can be renounced, if miscarriages have run in the family line. God is there for you. God know's what's best. Doctor's are still practicing. God doesn't practice.

Answer 10

Just eat healthy, rest, and follow your doctor's orders. You can voice any concerns you have to your doctor so you can be reassured. There are also sites online where you can rent fetal heartbeat monitors. That way you can hear your baby's heartbeat any time you want - which may give you some reassurance.