Can you take a bath with a threatened miscarriage?

Written by Du Rui Xia
Obstetrics
Updated on September 03, 2024
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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.

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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 a threatened miscarriage be treated to preserve the pregnancy?

In cases of threatened miscarriage, whether to continue the pregnancy depends on the specific situation of the pregnant woman and the embryo inside the womb. If the vaginal bleeding is relatively minor, there is no severe abdominal pain, and an ultrasound shows that the embryo is still alive, then it is possible to continue with medication to maintain the pregnancy. However, if the symptoms of threatened miscarriage are severe after it occurs, and ultrasounds show abnormal embryo development, along with a continuous decline in human chorionic gonadotropin levels, these conditions indicate that miscarriage is inevitable, and it is generally not recommended to continue trying to maintain the pregnancy.

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Can a threatened miscarriage have a transvaginal ultrasound?

Whether or not to perform a transvaginal ultrasound during a threatened miscarriage mainly depends on the symptoms of the threatened miscarriage. A threatened miscarriage refers to the signs of a potential miscarriage, with common symptoms including vaginal bleeding and severe abdominal pain. If there is significant abdominal pain, a transvaginal ultrasound can be performed to determine the position of the gestational sac, or an abdominal ultrasound can also be done. If there is vaginal bleeding, performing a transvaginal ultrasound in this case may aggravate stimulation to the uterus and can easily lead to vaginal inflammation. In such cases, an abdominal ultrasound is generally recommended. Therefore, a transvaginal ultrasound can be performed if there is only abdominal pain during a threatened miscarriage, but it should not be done if there is concurrent vaginal bleeding.

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Early symptoms of threatened miscarriage

Premature birth refers to the condition where delivery occurs after the pregnancy has reached 28 weeks but before completing 37 weeks. Premature infants have a very high mortality rate. If a woman experiences prolonged back pain and a hardening of the lower abdomen during this time, it is due to contractions of the uterus. There can also be vaginal discharge of fluids, indicating early breaking of waters. Increased vaginal discharge, sometimes with traces of blood, might also indicate imminent premature birth; medical check-ups and treatment should be sought immediately.

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Can you eat red dates during a threatened miscarriage?

You can eat red dates during threatened miscarriage. Red dates are beneficial for replenishing qi and blood, and they also provide a large amount of vitamins. However, eating red dates alone cannot solve the problem when a threatened miscarriage occurs. It is crucial to visit a hospital for an examination timely. Treatment should be selected based on the examination results. Additionally, it is important to rest, reduce physical activity, maintain a cheerful spirit, avoid excessive mental stress, avoid getting cold, and abstain from sexual intercourse.