Pregnancy And Baby Care Pregnancy Miscarriage Pregnancy Miscarriage Trimester

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... smoking cigarettes or pot when pregnant, exposure to harmful chemicals such as formaldehyde, arsenic or benzene when pregnant. An inordinate amount of caffeine intake, contracting contagious or other diseases when pregnant, or undergoing physical trauma due to accidents, falling down or even domestic abuse are other causes. Hormonal imbalances in the mother's body causing polycystic ovary syndrome, blood clotting disorders called antiphospholipid antibody syndrome and chromosome abnormalities in either one or both parents can also lead to miscarriages.

Signs of Miscarriage in First Trimester

The signs of miscarriage in the first trimester can include bleeding or spotting from the vagina, although this could also be because of irritation caused during the process of implantation in the womb. If it is the latter the bleeding will soon stop and the pregnancy will proceed normally. Severe abdominal cramps are a sign of danger as it could be the result of an ectopic pregnancy wherein the baby happens to be implanted out of the uterus. In case the pain occurs on one side of the abdomen, it would be advisable to consult your doctor immediately. A fading of pregnancy symptoms such as no more morning sickness or soreness of the breast will also have to be mentioned to your doctor although these are not full proof signs of a miscarriage. Signs of miscarriage in the second or third trimester are those of preterm labor and these include frequent contractions with a gap of ten minutes or so, a noticeable change in the vaginal discharge, a dull throbbing backache, pressure around the pelvic region and cramps that are not unlike menstrual cramps.

While pregnant it is important to pay special attention to your daily food intake and to the environment you live in. Prospective mothers should avoid stressful situations and sudden shocks. A high protein diet with milk and milk products, green leafy vegetables and fruits is necessary not only for the mother but also for the healthy growth and development of the child within.