Unfortunately, miscarriage is not always preventable. Exceptions include cases when a doctor detects certain diseases in a woman that cause spontaneous abortion (for example, a malfunction of the thyroid gland or a bleeding disorder). If no specific causes of miscarriage are found, then the doctor usually limits himself to the standard recommendations for the prevention of miscarriage:
• In the presence of chronic diseases, ensuring their control before conception is required.
• Maintain body weight within a normal range.
• Taking prenatal vitamins. Studies show that some women have difficulty conceiving or carrying a pregnancy due to a lack of vitamin B12 and folic acid.
• Transformation and prevention of possible transmission of infections, such as STDs.
• Avoiding tobacco and alcohol use.
• Taking any medications only under the strict supervision of a doctor.
After a spontaneous abortion, before planning a pregnancy, the doctor may recommend the following examinations:
• blood test for hormones;
• chromosome analysis;
• examination of the uterus and cervix.
Depending on the woman's health, the specialist may recommend waiting a certain amount of time before trying to get pregnant again. During a new pregnancy, regular testing may be required to ensure that its normal course is monitored.
If the pregnancy is the first, then the priority for the prevention of miscarriage is to improve the general health of the expectant mother before conception. During pregnancy, it is required to exclude the use of alcohol and tobacco products, as well as to minimize the consumption of caffeinated products. Special vitamins for those planning pregnancy help improve the diet of the expectant mother, and light physical activity, agreed with the doctor, can contribute to the viability of the fetus.