what can i do to avoid miscarriages? I have had 2 so far, is there help?

Question

I have had 2 miscarriages so far. Both of us dont know what to do anymore. We have been trying to concieve for almost 4 1/2 years now. Is there any help, program, we can do? I didnt even know that I was pregnant until the miscarriages were determined by the Dr. And of course by then its too late. We are seeking any advice anyone can give. Im almost at my wits end. I can't take this anymore, I would not be able to stand another miscarriage.

Answer 1

Yes there are many things you can do. Need to know more about how far along you were in the pregnancy. Were they blighted ovums? Did you need a D&C? Did you miscarry naturally? Do you have other children? When did you get your first period? Are your periods regular? What birth control did you use in the past? Do you have diabetes, PCOS or other health issues? Were you ill during the pregnancies, any STDs or infections? Do you have any genetic disorders that run in either of your families? Have you had genetic testing?

They will not start testing until you have lost 2, sometimes 3 pregnancies, which is really sad. I had two miscarriage in between my 1st and 2nd children and was at my wit's end also. I got this book and it was very helpful.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0020368550/sr=8-2/qid=1155809112/ref=sr_1_2/104-8396457-6378335?ie=UTF8

You need to get this book so you know what questions to ask your doctor. There are very simple things you can do like taking folic acid supplements while trying to conceive and taking one baby aspirin a day, or progesterone suppositories during the first trimester (depending on the reason for the miscarriage)
I didn't really need to do much, turned out there was no real reason I could find for the miscarriages, I went on to have two more children.

Get the book! Read it, see the doctor, or if necessary a fertility specialist, reproductive endocrinologist, whatever you need and work out a plan to keep the next baby in the oven! Good luck and happy babymaking, you can do it.

Answer 2

I have had the same problem. This year I have been pregnant twice, both resulting in a miscarriage at 7 weeks. We have been TTC for 6 years now. Normally your doctor will not do any follow up work until you have had 3 miscarriages, but I requested answer's from my doctor (I don't think I can handle another miscarriage again) & they ran 15 different test on me, took 22 vials of blood & found two things that are causing my miscarriages.

1. I have a mild mutation of my enzymes. This can be taken care of by taking prenatals everyday (even when not pregnant). I was only taking prenatals when I got pregnant, but they want me on then even as I'm TTC.

2. I have a thyroid problem. According to my doctor, a mild thyroid problem (like mine) may cause miscarriages. I am now on 25 mg of Synthroid for that & they will know in 10 days if it's working or not.

3. I also have PCOS which makes it even more a problem.

Answer 3

I had four miscarraiges, one before my first child, two between my first and second and one between my second and third children, my problem was diagnosed as a luteal phase defect. This is when your body does not produce enough progesterone (your body produces progesterone for about the first trimester, then the placenta takes over) this progesterone is what keeps you from ovulating when you are pregnant, anyway I would ovulate again, after I was already pregnant, my body wouldn't think I was pregnant and I would miscarry. It was a very simple solution, I was given progesterone the first 10-12 weeks I was pregnant just enough time for the placenta to take over and then I wouldn't miscarry.
It all depends on when the miscarriages are happening, could be the hormones, could be an incompetent cervix. You should see a fertility specialist and have testing done to determine your particular problem.

Answer 4

i am very sorry for your losses.i have also miscarried twice so i can very well understand ur situation.i'm also scared to try again for a baby.i will share with u whatever i have read abt miscarriages.first of all,3/4 of all miscarriages appear in the first trimesters and 80% of the times it is due to some genetic abnormality in the fetus.we tend to be quite carless and ignorant (as in ur case)of our pregnancies in the early weeks.but don't blame urself to make it a reason for ur loss.in those few weeks,the fetus is not that significantly big that exercise,stress,or other health problems like thyroid,diabetes etc can cause the abortion.each pregnancy is unique and there is no data to prove that u and i will not have a successful pregnancy next time.also i would suggest that u and ur partener go for a complete screening of your reproductive stuff.there are plenty of websites on the net where u can read abt miscarriages.the best reason i could find was that nature follows darwin theory that anything which is not fit to live atleast 70 yrs automatically gets aborted by our bodies.it is useless to try and save it once it starts,no one wants a deformed child born to them.it is very common,almost every woman will have atleast 1 miscarriage in her entire life.
go ahead and plan ur next pregnancy.i know its heartbreaking when it fails,i had my last miscarriage just 2 weeks ago.but we cannot give up hope.i wish you all the best for ur next pregnancy.

Answer 5

I had 2 early miscarriages several years ago and wanted answers also. Turns out, my progesterone was apparently low and by taking a pill for the first 14 weeks of pregnancy, I have now delivered 3 healthy babies and looks like I may be pregnant again. It may be something that simple, and I hope it is for you. Best of luck!!

Answer 6

ask your doctor about it, maybe he can prescribe appropriate medications to help your childs attachment strong to avoid miscarriage. (embryo attaches itself to the endometrium)