a miscarriage and my partner doesnt really understand is there anything I can do to stop having one or minimize the chances i am 7 weeks we have been trying for so long (over 2 years) any help plz
2007-07-31 08:19:02 · 9 answers · asked by Working Mum 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I have already had a miscarriage and it is heartbreaking. Now I am ten weeks along and the fear is still there. If you aren't bleeding or cramping you are fine but I understand the fear. You need to calm down and stop being scared. That isn't good for your baby. Whenever you reach week 12 you are pretty much out of the woods where miscarriage is concerned. Just do your normal routine, eat good foods (lots of fruit and veggies, and water, water, water) and see your dr. When they did my PAP she told me that everything is closed off like it should be, that helped me calm down. If you go to the kind of Dr. that doesn't want to see you until a certain point see if you can go to someone else for the PAP. If you start spotting just calm down, put your feet up, and relax. Talk to your partner in a calm manner. Explain that it is a real fear and that it is pretty common in early pregnancy. Maybe though him not understanding, while frustrating for you, is at the same time helpful because you don't have to deal with his anxiety too. My boyfriend asks me every day, every time I use the restroom, are you bleeding? Keep your chin up and relax. I'm praying for you.
2007-07-31 08:55:37 · answer #1 · answered by wazup_dude2007 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the time nobody knows what causes miscarriage, so its impossible to know what to do to prevent it entirely. There are a few common sense precautions you can take to make sure the early days of your baby's development will be as healthy as possible.
Make sure you eat healthy, from all five food groups, and that you drink enough water throughout the day. You should be getting 64 oz of water a day, at least.
Take it easy, if you are tired, take a break.
Continue to exercise at your pre pregnancy level, or step it down a notch, but don't quit. It is a good idea to try to keep your heart rate below 140 when working out. Avoid sports or activities where impact to the abdomen can occur.
Don't stress. Stress has horrible physical impacts on the body. If you feel yourself starting to stress, take a minute to relax and calm down. Try deep breathing exercises, meditation, or even just taking a warm bath. When I need to destress, I get in the shower.
Beyond that, your doctor will be able to help you out with more specific concerns.
Good luck and Congrats!
2007-07-31 15:29:17 · answer #2 · answered by kittiesandsparklelythings 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really, the only things that may make a difference is by getting early prenatal care and taking your prenatal vitamins. The risk of miscarrying drops greatly after 12 weeks, but most miscarriages don't happen because of the mother, but because of some defect in the embryo..
Try to relax and enjoy your pregnancy! Congratulations!
31 weeks with #2
2007-07-31 15:59:09 · answer #3 · answered by Rebecca 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theres absolutely nothing you can do to prevent a miscarriage from happening. If its going to happen its going to happen for a reason. I can tell you that i had the same scare though. When i was around 8 wks i started obsessing over having a miscarriage and the thought wld not go away...one day i passed a blood clot and started histerical crying thinkin the miscarriage happened..i went to the er and everything was ok. I am no 20 wks pregnant and everything is normal. I understand how your feeling but theres nothing you can do but wait it out.
2007-07-31 15:25:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should listen to the women above me..stress and worry is the worst thing you can do in this critical stage. I'm on my first pregnancy (8 weeks) and I'm hoping the odds of everything going right are in my favor. In all honesty most miscarriages are caused my genetic mistakes that can't be prevented. All you can do is eat well, exercise, stay hydrated, watch the caffeine, and stay away from drugs and alcohol.
2007-07-31 15:26:03 · answer #5 · answered by cotton~candy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've had my fair share of miscarriages in my life & it does really suck. however, you cannot control miscarriages. miscarriages happen because there is either a deformaty in the egg, the sperm or the baby in general. miscarriage is your body's natural way of getting rid of the deformed cells in your body because something was seriously wrong.
don't stress about anything. it's not healthy for your baby or for you. just take it day by day. this is my 3rd pregnancy for me & i did worry in the beginning. i'm now 7 months today & i'm glad i didn't worry too much. it's normal for this thought to run through your head. talk to your doctor about your concern...
good luck & congrats :)
2007-07-31 16:56:26 · answer #6 · answered by ilovemygrunt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont freaking out about it and going on about daily life as usual is the BEST thing you can do.
Stress is the number one cause of first term miscarriages.
2007-07-31 15:23:34 · answer #7 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You just have to try not to worry about it. If it does happen, it happens for a reason.
I had a miscarriage before having my 3 kids. It sucks. But you can't dwell on it. Be positive!
2007-07-31 15:23:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
http://www.essortment.com/lifestyle/preventmiscarri_swmr.htm
2007-07-31 15:23:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋