Miscarriages are commonly observed in the first trimester in most pregnant women. In fact research has shown that almost 10-15% of pregnant women tend to suffer from a miscarriage and a majority of this population is known to suffer from a miscarriage in the first 8 weeks of the pregnancy. Some of the miscarriage causes are infections, viruses, hormonal imbalances, genetic factors, systemic disorders, immunologic causes etc. Contrary to popular belief, a miscarriage need not be caused by having sex, lifting heavy objects, heavy vomiting or nausea in the first trimester or even by working. Additionally, unless severe, even blow,...
...fall or a sudden fright may not result in a miscarriage in most women.
Miscarriage and bleeding are synonymous as one of the first signs of miscarriage or vaginal bleeding which may be heavy or scant. Some women who have suffered a miscarriage may experience bleeding that may come or go or one that is constant. One of the other signs of a miscarriage that may follow bleeding is cramping or severe abdominal pain whereas some women may also suffer from low back pain. One of the ways to diagnose and confirm a miscarriage is to perform a pelvic exam via a qualified doctor who will check if the cervix of the pregnant woman is dilated.
The doctor will also check if the membranes that surround the fetus have ruptured or not and if the membranes have ruptured and the cervix has dilated then the miscarriage will be confirmed. Many a times the doctor may also confirm a miscarriage if the woman has passed tissue. Some other miscarriage causes are thyroid ailments, diabetes, severe liver, heart or kidney ailments or even a particular illness wherein the pregnant woman's body tends to produce certain antibodies against her own body tissues. One of the signs of a miscarriage prior to week 6 of pregnancy is bleeding that tends to look very similar to a heavy period. Similarly a miscarriage that occurs between week 6-12 of pregnancy is observed in the form of moderate pain or cramping as well as bleeding. A woman who suffers a miscarriage after the first trimester ill experience pain and bleeding which may be to the intensity of labor.
A woman who has suffered a miscarriage should receive plenty of support and help from family and friends and also take care of their health by following a diet that the doctor will prescribe. In fact many women successfully go onto have a full term pregnancy after suffering a miscarriage initially.
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