What should you not eat during a threatened miscarriage?

Written by Du Rui Xia
Obstetrics
Updated on October 21, 2024
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When there are signs of a threatened miscarriage, pregnant women should avoid consuming raw, cold, spicy, and irritating food such as onions, ginger, garlic, chili peppers, and overly sour food, as these may stimulate the uterus, causing it to contract, and increase the risk of miscarriage.

Additionally, do not consume cold-natured foods, especially chilled beverages straight from the refrigerator or melons and fruits. Also, some foods can cause uterine contractions, such as hawthorn, seafood products, and black fungus; these should be avoided during this period. Also, try not to be overly anxious.

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What should you not eat during a threatened miscarriage?

When there are signs of a threatened miscarriage, pregnant women should avoid consuming raw, cold, spicy, and irritating food such as onions, ginger, garlic, chili peppers, and overly sour food, as these may stimulate the uterus, causing it to contract, and increase the risk of miscarriage. Additionally, do not consume cold-natured foods, especially chilled beverages straight from the refrigerator or melons and fruits. Also, some foods can cause uterine contractions, such as hawthorn, seafood products, and black fungus; these should be avoided during this period. Also, try not to be overly anxious.

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What should be done for a threatened miscarriage?

Threatened miscarriage, as the name suggests, is a precursor to miscarriage, typically manifesting in several ways: first, a feeling of heaviness or pain in the lower abdomen; second, vaginal bleeding. The presence of these two symptoms often indicates signs of a miscarriage. Regarding the management of threatened miscarriage, whether to proceed with treatment to preserve the pregnancy primarily depends on the severity of the condition and the value of preserving the pregnancy. First, for minor cases of threatened miscarriage, if there is only slight bleeding and mild abdominal pain, medication can be used to inhibit uterine contractions and reduce bleeding. Second, if there is significant vaginal bleeding and severe abdominal pain, and if the embryo has already been confirmed to have ceased developing, preserving the pregnancy is generally not recommended. It is advised to terminate the pregnancy promptly or let it proceed naturally. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)

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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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What should I do if the threatened miscarriage is not completely miscarried?

When there is a threatened miscarriage and the miscarriage is not complete, the treatment method needs to be determined based on the size of the residual tissue. It is recommended to first go to the hospital for an ultrasound to evaluate the amount of residual tissue in the uterus. If the residual tissue is relatively small, it can generally be treated with oral medications that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, which helps the uterus contract and aids in the expulsion of the remaining tissue. However, if the residual tissue is large and medication is ineffective, a repeat uterine curettage may be necessary. Therefore, when there is residual tissue in the uterine cavity, it must be dealt with promptly, otherwise it can lead to repeated vaginal bleeding, decrease the body's resistance, and increase the risk of anemia and infections.

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Symptoms of threatened miscarriage and missed abortion

In the event of threatened miscarriage or fetal developmental arrest, the first symptom to appear is vaginal bleeding, which is a very important sign. Mainly, the uterus expels the fetus that has stopped developing based on the principle of natural selection. Another symptom that may occur after embryonic arrest is pain in the lower abdomen, which is also common. Furthermore, after embryonic arrest, the hormones secreted in the body will gradually decrease, leading to a reduction or disappearance of early pregnancy reactions such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and breast tenderness in pregnant women. It is crucial to address fetal arrest promptly and to regularly conduct prenatal check-ups during pregnancy to monitor the health of the fetus.