Having a miscarriage at 5 months

The chances of having a miscarriage at 5 months are a lot lower, as compared to the 1st trimester of pregnancy. Data shows that the risk of a miscarriage at 5 months is as low as 1%. A miscarriage can occur till the 19th month of pregnancy because after the 20th week, loss of pregnancy is not regarded as a miscarriage; it is a stillbirth.

Causes of miscarriage at 5 months

There are many factors that could lead to a miscarriage at 5 months, some of which include:

• An incompetent cervix, which is weaker and softer than normal
• Placental abruption, placental previa and infections in the placenta
• Prenatal tests, like the chorionic villus sampling test and the amniocentesis test
• Lack of adequate nutrition
• Medical conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure or thyroid disorders
• Infections and sexually transmitted diseases
• Abnormalities in the uterus, like a scarred or divided uterus
• Uterine fibroids

Symptoms of miscarriage at 5 months pregnant

The signs and symptoms of a miscarriage at 5 months are quite similar to those seen in the first trimester. However, they may be a lot more severe in intensity. Given below are some of the common symptoms of miscarriage at 5 months:

• Heavy vaginal bleeding
• Abdominal cramps
• Passing blood clots or tissue
• Discharge, with a pinkish or brownish color
• Bloated feeling and tightness in the tummy
• Pain in the back
• Spotting
• Shoulder pain, in case of internal bleeding

It is not necessary that all women have the symptoms of a miscarriage, even when they do have this problem. In several instances, the only symptoms of a miscarriage include the absence of pregnancy signs like morning sickness and breast tenderness.

What happens when you have a miscarriage at 5 months?

In case you have a miscarriage at 5 months of pregnancy, your body may not be able to remove the tissue from the uterus completely. Your doctor may need to perform a Dilation and Curettage (D&C), for removing the remnant tissue from your womb. A miscarriage and the subsequent expulsion of the fetus through surgical means does have an impact on the woman’s body. Hence it is extremely important to rest and fully recuperate before resuming your daily routines. Attention must be paid to one’s diet as well. Consumption of nutritious and healthy food is a must.

There are some cases where a woman may wish to have an abortion or induce a miscarriage after 5 months of pregnancy. However, in most states, abortions are only carried out until the 4th month of pregnancy. If you have tried to find out online information on how to cause a miscarriage at 5 months, you should be warned that this is a very dangerous step to take as this information is generally foundered on hearsay. Instead of considering such unreliable methods, discuss your options with your doctor to decide on your best course of action.

Submitted by N on August 22, 2011 at 05:42

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