How to Prevent Recurrent Miscarriage
Recurrent miscarriage refers to experiencing three or more consecutive natural miscarriages. In recent years, the term "recurrent miscarriage" has replaced "habitual abortion," defined as two or more natural miscarriages. Due to the unclear causes of recurrent miscarriage, treatment outcomes are often significantly reduced, leaving many women feeling at a loss when facing this issue. In response, gynecological experts point out: habitual abortion in women can be prevented, but prevention should start with developing good living habits.
So, what should be noted to prevent habitual abortion?
Experts introduce that preventing habitual abortion mainly involves six key points:
[1] Develop Good Living Habits
Maintain a balanced lifestyle, neither too idle (such as excessive sleeping) nor too strenuous (like lifting heavy objects or climbing dangerous heights). Being too idle can lead to stagnant qi and difficult labor, while overexertion can weaken qi and cause miscarriage. Therefore, to prevent habitual abortion, pregnant women must develop good living habits, maintain regular sleep schedules, ensure at least 8 hours of sleep daily, and engage in appropriate physical activity. This helps maintain sufficient physical strength and energy to deal with various situations during pregnancy. Additionally, clothing should be loose, waistbands not too tight, and flat shoes preferred. Establishing a routine for regular bowel movements and consuming fiber-rich foods can help keep bowels moving smoothly. Avoid using laxatives if constipated.
[2] Pay Attention to Personal Hygiene
Pregnant women should bathe regularly and change underwear frequently, but avoid soaking baths or swimming. When bathing, take care not to catch a chill. Special attention should be paid to genital hygiene; clean the external genitalia every night with warm, clean water to prevent bacterial infections.
[3] Maintain a Balanced Diet
Pregnant women should choose foods rich in various vitamins and trace elements, easy to digest, such as vegetables, fruits, beans, eggs, and meats. Those with weak gastrointestinal systems should avoid cold-natured foods like green beans, white fungus, and lotus seeds. Women with yin deficiency and hyperactivity should avoid hot-natured foods like rooster, beef, and carp, which can easily cause internal heat.
[4] Keep a Cheerful Mind
Research suggests that some natural miscarriages are caused by excitation of the pregnant woman's central nervous system. Therefore, pregnant women should regulate their emotions, striving to maintain a cheerful mood, avoiding adverse stimuli, and eliminating feelings of tension, annoyance, and fear. Especially avoid extreme emotional fluctuations like intense joy, anger, or sorrow, as these can negatively affect fetal development.
[5] Be Cautious About Sexual Intercourse
For pregnant women with a history of natural miscarriage, sexual intercourse should be avoided within the first three months and after seven months of pregnancy. For habitual aborters, sexual activity should be strictly prohibited during this period.
[6] Regular Prenatal Checkups
Pregnant women should begin regular prenatal checkups in the middle of their pregnancy to promptly detect and address any abnormal conditions, ensuring healthy fetal development.
Expert Reminder: Women with a history of habitual abortion should undergo medical examinations at reputable hospitals before becoming pregnant to identify the cause and receive targeted treatment. Additionally, pregnant women should avoid heavy physical labor, especially activities that involve straining, lifting heavy objects, or forcing bowel movements, which can increase intra-abdominal pressure and lead to miscarriage. Avoid excessive warming tonics. In early pregnancy, avoid exposure to X-rays, ultrasound, or radioactive isotopes, and absolutely refrain from using such equipment on the abdomen to prevent fetal malformations and miscarriage.
This article is excerpted from the official website of Changchun Gynecology Hospital. Original article link: http://www.tjfk999.com/xiguanxingliuchan/201105282575.html. For more information on gynecological diseases, visit the official website of Changchun Gynecology Hospital.