Could It Be An Early Miscarriage?

Many pregnant women want to know about their chances of having a miscarriage. Statistics of miscarriage in early pregnancy posts it that every pregnant woman has a 15-20% chance of having a miscarriage on the first trimester of her pregnancy. Early miscarriage may be very devastating to most couples causing depression and trauma to the woman, in particular. Given this, it is very important that you keep yourself aware about how you can prevent self-termination of your pregnancy and give birth to a healthy baby at full term instead.

The early miscarriage symptoms

It is said that one out of five women in miscarriage. In some cases, it can even occur before a woman finds out that she has conceived. Be aware of these early miscarriage symptoms and see your doctor if you experience any of these within the duration of your pregnancy.

• Vaginal bleeding is one of the most common signs of an early miscarriage. The bleeding usually occurs heavier than your normal period. At first, it may appear to be reddish-brown in color and turns into bright red during the later part of your pregnancy. Oftentimes, the bleeding occurs during the same time that your menstrual period is expected. You will be able to tell that the bleeding is caused by miscarriage because it increases not only in volume but also in frequency. The bleeding may also contain clots. Consuming one pad per hour to address bleeding should be enough cue for you to call your doctor.
  
  
• Cramps like what you feel during your period and tingling twitches. The cramps continue to worsen as the days go by.
  
  
• A heavy feeling in either in your stomach or in your pelvis during the first three months of your pregnancy.

In understanding the early miscarriage symtoms above, it is important to keep in mind that in some cases, a certain symptom may not necessarily indicate a miscarriage. For instance, bleeding is common during pregnancy. To ensure safety, be sensitive and critical about the symptoms that you experience. If you can, see your doctor right away.

To date, the causes of an early miscarriage remain unknown. However, some medical practitioners believe that babies who are born with a serious developmental or physical abnormality were more likely miscarried. Miscarriage is also associated to an egg which failed to develop correctly. A high fever during pregnancy may also increase your chances of having a miscarriage because more cases of miscarriage are reported during times of flu epidemic.

To prevent an early miscarriage, it is very important that you keep yourself healthy throughout your pregnancy. Eat only health food – fresh fruits and vegetables. Eating a balanced diet will also be a big help. More than just that, make it a habit to see your doctor regularly. Your doctors can give you further medication if he thinks that the baby is prone to being miscarried. Quit your vices. Smoking, taking prohibited drugs, drinking too much coffee and excessive alcohol drinking also increase one's chances of having a miscarriage.