A miscarriage is the unpleasant consequence of a genetic abnormality that occurs in the fetus, often characterized by the triplication of a chromosome. Although spontaneous abortion cannot be prevented in any way by Western medicine, there are many precautions you can take to reduce the chances. By simply monitoring your health and maintaining good nutrition, exercising and respecting sleep-wake rhythms you can guarantee a positive pregnancy. Follow the steps outlined in this article to reduce the chances of having a miscarriage.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Before Getting Pregnant
Step 1. Do an MST check
If left untreated, sexually transmitted diseases can increase the risk of a miscarriage. Get tested for diseases like gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and herpes.
Step 2. Check your vaccinations
Some diseases can increase the risk of miscarriage, although many of these diseases can be prevented with simple vaccinations. If you're not sure which ones you did, check your vaccination book.
- You may want to do blood tests to determine whether or not you had certain vaccinations as a child.
- It is best to get vaccinated before you plan to get pregnant so that you can check your health early.
Step 3. Know that some chronic conditions can increase the risk of miscarriage
Diseases of the thyroid gland, epilepsy, and lupus can increase the risk of miscarriage, although, even with these diseases, you can still have a healthy baby. Make sure you tell your doctor about your family history.
Step 4. Take at least 600 mg of folic acid per day
You should start this dosage 1-2 months before predicting conception. Folic acid helps reduce the chance of the baby being born with defects.
Step 5. Limit your caffeine intake
When trying to get pregnant, don't drink more than two cups of coffee (200 mg) per day. Caffeine is a drug that can affect hormone levels and is harmful when taken in large quantities.
Method 2 of 3: During Pregnancy
Step 1. Exercise in moderation
It is very beneficial for you and your baby to have light exercise every day, but avoid overexertion. Too much physical activity can increase the risk of a miscarriage because it raises the body temperature and reduces the blood flow available to the fetus. Avoid playing sports that can jolt or make you fall and that could injure your baby.
Step 2. Avoid unpasteurized dairy products and raw meat
Infections caused by these products, such as toxoplasmosis and listeriosis, can increase the risk of miscarriage. Although infrequently, these infections can be avoided simply by making sure that all the meat is cooked (that means no sushi!), And that the dairy products are pasteurized.
Step 3. Refrain from using tobacco, alcohol or illegal drugs
As with any pregnancy, these substances should be avoided for as long as you are trying to conceive and especially when you know you are pregnant. In addition to being extremely harmful to you and your baby, using these substances can increase the risk of miscarriage.
Step 4. Avoid radiation and poisons
Do not take x-rays of any kind during pregnancy. Stay away from products such as arsenic, lead, formaldehyde, benzene, and ethylene oxide, as these may cause problems for your baby.
Step 5. Reduce your stress level
When you are stressed, your body has a harder time fighting disease and keeping you healthy. Try to stay calm throughout your pregnancy by practicing techniques that can help you relieve stress. For some it might be deep breathing, but you can also try meditation, visualization, yoga, or even painting or gardening.
Step 6. Again, reduce your caffeine intake
Do not drink more than two cups of coffee per day or ingest more than about 200 mg of caffeine per day.
Step 7. Consider taking progesterone
This female sex hormone causes secretion changes in the lining of the uterus necessary for the fertilized egg to grow. Some miscarriages can be caused by insufficient progesterone secretion. During the first trimester of pregnancy it can help reduce the risk of miscarriage. Ask your doctor if this is an appropriate solution for you.
Method 3 of 3: Follow a Fertility Diet
Step 1. Eat organic fruits and vegetables every day
Avoid eating packaged products that contain herbicides and pesticides that can negatively affect fertility.
Step 2. Choose healthy, organically grown, unsaturated fat and raw dairy products
Normal dairy ingredients contain hormones and antibiotics that can increase estrogen levels in the body and cause damage to fertility. If you don't digest dairy products or are not included in your meal plan, you can completely avoid them and choose a nut-based plant milk. Don't drink soy milk.
Step 3. Eat cold-water fish that are high in omega-3 fatty acids
In addition to being rich in protein and vitamin A, fish also contains healthy fatty acids that help increase hormone production, reduce inflammation and ensure a regular menstrual cycle.
- Try to eat wild salmon, cod and halibut, but avoid farmed fish when you can, because it can contain antibiotics and food dyes.
- Do not eat large deep sea fish such as ahi tuna, swordfish and sea bass, as they can contain mercury, which is harmful to the body.
Step 4. Eat only organic vegetables and meat
Avoid hormones and antibiotics that can increase estrogen levels, opt instead to eat only organic vegetables and meat. Protein is essential during pregnancy, but be sure not to eat industrial meat.
- Also, if you're worried about endometriosis, limit your consumption of red meat, as the two have been linked by scientific studies.
- Make sure you only consume free-range or organic-fed poultry, not battery packs.
Step 5. Choose whole grains rather than processed ones
They are rich in fiber and essential vitamins. Fiber is especially important for the diet as it helps the body remove excess hormones and helps keep blood sugar at a balanced level. Processed grains lack the nutrients necessary for a healthy pregnancy.
Step 6. Consume fiber with every meal
In addition to regulating hormone levels and blood sugar levels, fiber helps digest well. Try to eat unpeeled fruit, dark green vegetables, beans, and whole grains at every meal.
Step 7. Avoid soy, unless it is fermented
Soy contains a compound that acts like a hormone in the body and therefore can disrupt your hormone balance. Avoid all soy products during pregnancy or if you plan to get pregnant.
Step 8. Cut back on refined sugars
The sugar found in bottled juices, popsicles, candy, packaged sweets can compromise blood sugar levels and weaken the immune system.
Step 9. Make sure you drink an adequate amount of water
Women need about 2.2 liters of water per day. If you can, avoid water that may contain traces of pesticides or well water.
Advice
- Be positive. The mind is very powerful. If you have happy, positive thoughts, you are more likely to reduce the amount of stress on you and your baby.
- A miscarriage can be an emotionally traumatic experience. Seek support or visit a psychotherapist to discuss and deal with your state of mind and emotions.
- Try to keep yourself as healthy as possible. Eat right, exercise in moderation, and reduce stress.
- Reach out to friends and family for support. 15% of pregnancies become spontaneous abortions. While common, they are always traumatic experiences.
Warnings
- Avoid putting too much pressure on your belly.
- Do not stand in areas where others smoke.
