I just found out im pregnant. i am only 4 weeks along but im scared i might have another miscarriage.?

Question

i have a miscarriage back in jan. so my question is what can i do to help me not have another one? i cant go to the doctor until im married next month. i quit smoking and drinking.

Answer 1

Just get plenty of rest and eat well and you will be fine. Lots of women have healthy pregnancies after a miscarriage. And if you didn't know the reason for your miscarriage, then chances are good it was just random and won't happen again.

It's great that you quit smoking and drinking. Make sure you also take prenatal vitamins (with folic acid), stay hydrated and try to avoid stress as much as possible.

All the best to you and baby!

Answer 2

I have 3 healthy kids. I had a miscarriage this past Feb and got pregnant again in April. I have been completely freaked the whole pregnancy, afraid something is going to go wrong. I am now labeled as high risk and they have found many minor complications, but nothing serious. I had a subcronic hemmorage found at my 8 week US. They did another US at 14 weeks to check on it and it had gone away, but now I have a low lying placenta. I am 16 wk 4 days now. Every little cramp causes me to run to the bathroom to check for bleeding. I am stressed to no end worrying about this baby. He/she is very active and I have been feeling him/her move since 13 weeks. I have talked to my OB about the possibilities of another miscarriage and he said usually a miscarriage is just something that happens when the embryo doesn't attach properly or fails to develop. He said most women that have a miscarriage go on to have a healthy baby the next time around. He also said they don't really consider it too unusuall until you have 2 and sometimes 3 in a row.

No matter what someone may say to you, the fear is always going to be in the back of your mind. The Dr has reassured me everything is going great and I am past the point when most miscarriages occur (prior to 12 weeks). But, I still know in the back of my mind that something could go wrong at anytime.

Answer 3

Good for you for quitting smoking and drinking!
Just for a little information, did you know that the majority of miscarriage that occur happen before the person even knows they are pregnant? So finding out you are pregnant is already a good step.
As far as any information I have ever read, heard, etc. there's not much you can do to avoid miscarriage if it is going to happen because of defects with the fetus, etc. But avoid the obvious such as excessive exercise, heavy lifting, activities that can lead to bumping your abdomen, etc. You can even go to a walk in clinic and ask to be sent for an ultrasound. I had an internal ultrasound at 4 weeks, but I would suggest maybe waiting until 6-8. This way an ultrasound can often detect a heartbeat. My baby's heartbeat was detected at 6 weeks. Once the heartbeat is detected, you can feel even more assured. Also, ultrasound can check that the placenta is in the correct position, etc. If you are concerned, ask for an ultrasound-- you may get a dating ultrasound anyway.

Answer 4

I had a miscarriage in July of 01'. I found out I was pregnant a month later. I was sooooo scared. They put me on High risk pregnancy and I was monitored closely. I have a healthy 5 yr old daughter now and am currently 18 wks pregnant with my second (he is a boy :D) I just tried to eat a healthy diet and I wasn't able to lift much as they told me my uterus wasn't completely healed from the miscarriage since it happened so close together. Try not to stress out too much for this is not good for you or the baby that is one thing they will tell you for sure. Even people who have had healthy pregnancies in the past fear having a miscarriage. It is normal, and I fully understand your concern. Good luck, and take care of yourself and that little one :D

Answer 5

There's nothing you can do but just take care of yourself. Eat right and get plenty of rest. But there really isn't anything you can do to prevent a miscarriage. They happen for a reason. And they are common, it's not your fault. I had one in 2005 when I was 11 weeks. I got pregnant again in 2006 and now have a beautiful healthy 8 month old boy. Just relax and know that everything happens for a reason and don't stress out over it. Just take care of yourself, that's the best you can do! Good luck and congratulations!

Answer 6

The things that are bad for the baby are the same things that are bad for you. Just do your best to take care of yourself. No smoking/drinking is a great start. Eat a balanced diet. Also you might want to talk to your pharmacist about the possible effects of any prescriptions you're taking. Remember though, that some miscarriages can't be prevented, and it is not your fault!

Wishing you a healthy pregnancy,
Kelsey

Answer 7

Take It VERY Easy...
I Had A Miscarriage And Got Pregnant 3 Months Later... So Far Everything's Fine And My Baby LOVES To Play Soccer With My Ribs!!!

I'm 27 Weeks!!

Congrats & Good Luck!!!

Answer 8

just don't stress, relax and rest as much as possible, eat healthy, take prenatal vitamins daily, stay away from drugs and alcohol. Those are just some things that can help. But there's nothing u can really do to prevent a miscarriage. It happens on its own because the baby is not growing how its supposed to so ur body rejects it. Don't worry!

Answer 9

I had a miscarrige last October 2006 and it ws very hard on both myself and my husband. So when we found out that we were expecting again March 1st we to were very worried and had 1000 questions for the doctor. Every one kept reasuring us that just because we lost the last one that it had nothing to do with this one. The main thing was to just be positive and try not to worry to much even though I know that may be very hard. I am now 23 weeks and we are having a baby boy in November. We have not had any problems yet with this one.
Good Luck and remember to just try to be positive and not stress to much ! Congrats

Answer 10

Why can't you go to the dr? if its insurance purposes there are alot of free clinics you can go to.

Stay calm and don't stress yourself out that. Don't life heavy objects or do strenuous workouts. I had 2 miscarraiges myself before this pregnancy so I know how stressful it can be but stay calm. There isn't much u can do I know it sucks to hear that but it is the sad reality. GO SEE A DR ASAP make sure you are healthy have your bloodwork done. Do what you can now. Don't put off till tommorow what you can do today.