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Most Common Questions About Miscarriage – Part 2

Shrikhande IVF and Surrogacy Center has received a lot of positive response from our readers on our previous article on the topic of “Common Questions About Miscarriage”. We are happy to have resolved a lot of your queries pertaining to miscarriage and based on your feedback, we bring to you today the answers to a few more FAQs about miscarriage. Going through the trauma of a miscarriage can take an enormous toll on the body and spirit of a woman but you have to remember that you are not alone during this difficult time. You have the support of experts to make this arduous journey slightly less painful for you. If your doubts pertaining to the question “What to do if I miscarry?” are still unanswered then here is some useful information to resolve your concerns.

What can we do to prevent a miscarriage? 

Although some of the causes of miscarriages are inevitable, maintaining a balanced diet, reducing your caffeine intake, completely avoiding smoking and drinking, and regular exercise in moderation can help decrease the chances of a miscarriage. In certain cases, miscarriages occur due to genetic abnormalities in parents, known as parental chromosome abnormalities. Embryos with such abnormalities and translocations usually result in a miscarriage. In these cases, Pre-implantation Genetic Screening (PGS) can improve the chances of preventing a miscarriage and having a healthy baby.

What treatments can help avoid a miscarriage? 

Unfortunately, there is no proven way to avoid a miscarriage in all cases, and treatment varies from one case to another. However, your fertility expert can suggest you some advanced tests to help detect the probability of a miscarriage so that the complications may be addressed at the earliest. The most common treatment is Preimplantation Genetic Screening (PGS) that can be included as part of an IVF cycle. PGS screens all the chromosomes in a developing embryo and only the normal embryos are selected for implantation, thereby decreasing the risk of miscarriage. In the case of a submucosal fibroid or uterine septum, their removal can prevent complications with the pregnancy.

What should we do if we experience multiple miscarriages?

The probability of consecutive miscarriages is pretty low and only 1% of couples suffer from three or more consecutive miscarriages while trying to have a baby. If you have experienced multiple miscarriages then you should consult a fertility specialist who can examine your case and suggest treatments for the same. Your doctor may recommend early monitoring of the pregnancy with the help of blood tests and ultrasounds so that the detection and treatment of any complications may be expedited. Fertility clinics can offer you additional support in the form of advice from counsellors, as well as the services of nurses who are experienced in taking care of women in the early stages of pregnancy.

What are the treatment options for a missed or incomplete miscarriage?

Unless you are experiencing heavy bleeding or other abnormal symptoms, your doctor will recommend you to let the miscarriage run its course naturally. However, if you are facing some complications then an incomplete miscarriage can be treated with the help of medication or surgery to clear the uterus.

How do I find someone to talk to who will understand?

There are thousands of women around the globe who are suffering from the pain of miscarriage at the same time as you. Various helplines and online support groups offer the assistance of counsellors to help you during this difficult phase. You can also look for email support and Facebook groups to find someone to talk to who will understand your situation.

How do I get referred to a doctor who specializes in miscarriage?

Fertility clinics such as Shrikhande IVF can help you get referred to a doctor who specializes in miscarriage. These clinics will be able to provide you all the medical assistance and emotional support that you need after a miscarriage.

The above information will help you in taking the necessary steps in case you experience a miscarriage. Although the pain of miscarriage is unimaginable, do not hesitate in asking for assistance because there are experts who can reduce your trauma and can help you with your next pregnancy.

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