Get to know what are the signs of miscarriage so that pregnant women stay alert

Understanding
Miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy either spontaneously or by surgery that occurs at less than 20 weeks gestation

Risk factor

• Paternal factors: Sperm abnormalities occur
• Maternal factors: Among them can be due to age, infection, hormonal disorders, diabetes mellitus, alcohol consumption and smoking habits
• Fetal factors: genetic abnormalities

Signs & Symptoms

• Abdominal stiffness and pain
• The size of the uterus is smaller than it should be
• Bleeding occurs
• The discharge of some prospective fetuses or products of conception
• Accompanied by or without fever

Miscarriage Prevention Ways
There is no specific prevention for miscarriage, but moms can maintain pregnancy so that a miscarriage does not occur by:

• Routine pregnancy control
• Limit consumption of caffeine
• Do not skip taking vitamins during pregnancy
• Take content-strengthening drugs prescribed by an obstetrician
• Adequate rest
• Treat the cause of the miscarriage if the previous miscarriage was the result of an illness in the mother

Examinations That Can Be Performed

• Miscarriage can be immediately known by ultrasound examination
• Do blood tests to find out if there is an infection in pregnant women
• Do a pelvic exam to see if there is an opening in the birth canal

Complications
Complications that may occur in mothers who experience a miscarriage include:

• Recurrent miscarriage
• Depression in pregnant women
• Septic abortion (infected miscarriage); Fever, chills, stiffness in the lower abdomen and an unpleasant odor in the birth canal

Moms, don't hesitate if you experience pregnancy complaints, immediately consult an obstetrician. So that mothers and babies stay healthy until the time of birth arrives.