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Many women, when they experience suspicious symptoms or even have a menstrual delay, soon suspect pregnancy. However, at the first sign of menstruation or bleeding, they say that everything was just a false alarm, which is not always the truth. In many cases, the woman undergoes a natural abortion and does not even imagine.
Natural abortion or spontaneous abortion as it is named is one of the most common complications in pregnancy and occurs up to 20 gestational weeks, with more than 80% of cases occurring from the 10th to the 12th week. Usually the fact occurs because the fetus is not developing properly and the uterus itself eliminates it. Even though it is considered a common gestational factor, it is not always an easy time to be digested by the woman who undergoes abortion and in many cases psychological monitoring is necessary. Some factors indicate that women are more likely to have a natural abortion, such as older women, women with uterine problems or a history of previous abortions, use of certain medications, as well as unhealthy habits such as excessive drinking and smoking.
The signs of natural abortion cannot always be noticed, for this reason many pass by without even realizing it. For some, simple bleeding easily mistaken for menstruation can occur. For others, the symptoms can be painful and traumatic, such as severe cramps accompanied by heavy bleeding . After carrying out a blood test, the pregnancy will probably be confirmed, but with an ultrasound it will be confirmed that the embryo does not exist, or in the case of a miscarriage, the lack of movement of the embryo . In the case of a missed abortion, the woman must decide with her gynecologist the best method to resolve the situation, taking into account her physical and emotional state. The options are curettage, aspiration or waiting for spontaneous abortion where medications can help speed up the body’s work.
What Causes a Natural Abortion?
For women who are in search of their positive dream some care can be taken in order to reduce the risks of natural abortion. If you already have a history of abortions, your gynecologist should be informed first and if you already know the reason for the previous abortion, it facilitates even more appropriate treatment. In most cases the problem that results in natural abortion is the malformation of the embryo and not necessarily due to problems with the parents’ genes. Malformation can occur at the time of division of cells or chromosomes, which prevents the fetus from developing as expected. In other cases, an anembryonic gestation may occur where the embryo does not even form or in molar pregnancy, which is a rare error that can occur during the moment of fertilization.
Factors such as working during pregnancy, exercising, having sex and taking scares are not cited as reasons for natural abortion. Obviously within the health measures for a pregnant woman! Women who are exposed to chemicals and toxics at work or with high radiation may experience problems during pregnancy, as well as having a natural abortion. In the case of a natural abortion due to cervical problems, a suture may be requested by the gynecologist or, as known, a cerclage in place to keep the cervix closed until the baby is ready for birth. For this reason, all medical care and follow-up as well as a history of health and previous complications is necessary to give an adequate treatment and reduce the risk of miscarriage.
Women with health problems such as uncontrolled diabetes, thrombophilia, thyroid, kidney disease and obesity as well as the presence of some infections or those with rubella, syphilis, gonorrhea, listeriosis and HIV are at greater risk of miscarriage.
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My name is Dr. Alexis Hart I am 38 years old, I am the mother of 3 beautiful children! Different ages, different phases 16 years, 12 years and 7 years. In love with motherhood since always, I found it difficult to make my dreams come true, and also some more after I was already a mother.
Since I imagined myself as a mother, in my thoughts everything seemed to be much easier and simpler than it really was, I expected to get pregnant as soon as I wished, but it wasn’t that simple. The first pregnancy was smooth, but my daughter’s birth was very troubled. Joana was born in 2002 with a weight of 2930kg and 45cm, from a very peaceful cesarean delivery but she had already been born with congenital pneumonia due to a broken bag not treated with antibiotics even before delivery.
