What foods are good for threatened miscarriage?

Written by Du Rui Xia
Obstetrics
Updated on September 27, 2024
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When experiencing signs of threatened miscarriage, pregnant women should choose foods rich in vitamins and pay attention to a light diet, eating food that is easy to digest and absorb. They should avoid spicy and stimulating foods, as well as raw and cold seafood or other barbecue and hot pot foods, to prevent diarrhea and aggravate the miscarriage. When choosing foods, one can opt for soy products, fresh vegetables, fruits, lean meats, eggs, and walnuts. Additionally, it is advisable to select foods that are rich in vitamin E, which supports pregnancy, such as some soy products. It is also beneficial to choose foods containing roughage but avoid cold foods and thermogenic foods like longan, as longan is very heaty and should be avoided as it might induce miscarriage.

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How long does the abdominal pain last in threatened miscarriage?

When a threatened miscarriage occurs, the pregnant woman often experiences abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. The specific timing of the abdominal pain can vary, as each individual's situation is different. Some may experience longer periods of pain, while others may have shorter ones. During a threatened miscarriage, it is essential to go to the hospital promptly for treatment to preserve the pregnancy. If the bleeding stops after active treatment, then it is possible to continue the pregnancy. However, if the symptoms do not relieve and the pain intensifies after treatment, then it is no longer feasible to continue preserving the pregnancy, and an abortion surgery will be necessary.

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Is a threatened miscarriage the same as a biochemical pregnancy?

Threatened miscarriage and biochemical pregnancy are two important terms used to describe the state of pregnancy in early stages, but they are two completely different physiological states. First, threatened miscarriage refers to a situation where an intrauterine pregnancy has been confirmed and the gestational sac is unstable or affected by external stimuli, showing symptoms such as lower abdominal pain and spotting. These symptoms merely indicate signs of a possible miscarriage, and with timely treatment, it is possible to revert to a normal pregnancy. Second, a biochemical pregnancy is a type of natural miscarriage. It refers to early pregnancy where the HCG levels are relatively low, no clear gestational sac has formed, and upon re-examination, the HCG levels are found to decrease quickly, accompanied only by minimal vaginal bleeding.

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What are some medications for threatened miscarriage to stabilize the pregnancy?

When threatened miscarriage occurs, it is necessary to use medications to sustain the pregnancy. Commonly used medications include the following types: The first type is progesterone medications, which have the effects of stabilizing the uterus and suppressing the immune system; the second type is estrogen medications, which can promote the proliferation of the endometrium, providing a favorable environment for the implantation and growth of the gestational sac; third, traditional Chinese medicine formulations, which also have the effects of stabilizing the uterus, promoting the development of the gestational sac, and reducing bleeding. In addition, it is necessary to conduct examinations based on the symptoms of threatened miscarriage to determine if there are any abnormalities in coagulation indicators. If the threatened miscarriage is caused by abnormal coagulation indicators, anticoagulant medications can be used for treatment.

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How long does it take to prevent a threatened miscarriage?

During threatened miscarriage, proactive treatment to preserve the pregnancy is required. However, the duration of such treatment varies from person to person and should be based on the specific circumstances of the patient. If the patient has a history of recurrent miscarriages, in the event of a threatened miscarriage, the pregnancy should be preserved for a longer period, at least until three months into the pregnancy when the fetal development has stabilized. However, if the patient experiences light vaginal bleeding without abdominal pain, and the condition is relatively mild, approximately a week of medication may be sufficient for improvement. It is recommended that one to two weeks after the bleeding stops, a visit to the hospital should be made to perform an abdominal ultrasound to check the embryo's growth.

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Can you take a bath with a threatened miscarriage?

If a threatened miscarriage occurs, it indicates that the connection between the embryo and the mother is not yet secure, making bleeding likely. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid bathing at this time to prevent exacerbating vaginal bleeding and promoting the progression of miscarriage. During the threatened miscarriage phase, it is best to avoid what can be avoided. Wait until the vaginal bleeding has stopped and abdominal pain has disappeared for a week before bathing, as the impact will be minimal by then.