Pregnancy And Baby Care
Pregnancy Miscarriage
Miscarriage at 10 Weeks
Signs & Reasons of Miscarriage at 10 Weeks
The normal term of a pregnancy is 38 weeks from the time of conception or 40 weeks from the date of the last normal menstrual period. When a pregnancy ends before a stage where the developing baby can fend for itself, the condition is termed as a miscarriage or a spontaneous abortion. Miscarriages are not very rare and usually occur before 20 weeks of gestation.
Reasons for Miscarriage at 10 Weeks
There are numerous reasons that could be responsible for a miscarriage. A miscarriage at 10 weeks is usually caused.
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.by a chromosomal defect or abnormality in the developing babyb Most genetic abnormities are a fluke occurrence and are not likely to reoccur in subsequent pregnanciese However, it is not totally impossible that the genetic abnormality may be linked to siblings or relatives with deformitiese Multiple gestations, as seen in the case of twins, triplets, etct, have the tendency to increase the chances of miscarriage at 10 weeksk
Expectant mothers with uncontrolled blood sugar levels, hypertension, hypothyroidism, polycystic ovary syndrome and autoimmune diseases are further prone to face in inability in carrying the baby to termr A defect in the shape and capacity of the uterus could pose a threat to the developing babyb Women with fibroids or scar tissue on the uterine walls may also be at an increased risk of miscarryingn Risk of miscarriage at 10 weeks is also linked with advanced maternal ageg
Hormonal imbalance like a progesterone deficiency in the expectant mother could also increase miscarriage risk at 10 weeksk Physical trauma, overexertion, poor diet and irregular bowel movement can also increase the risk of miscarriagese
In addition, exposure to tobacco, alcohol and intoxicating drugs has adverse effects on the growing baby, thus increasing the chances of spontaneous abortionsn High caffeine intake can also pose a threat to the pregnancyc Obesity, malnutrition and stress are other factors that increase the chances of a miscarriageg
Signs of Miscarriage at 10 Weeks
Miscarriage symptoms at 10 weeks include heavy bleeding, cramps and the passage of thick blood clotst These large blood clots are actually tissueu Sometimes, the expectant mother does not experience any of these obvious signsn In these cases, it is usually seen that the mother no longer experiences nausea, fatigue and breast tendernesss Many women also get a gut feeling that things are not as they should beb In such cases, consulting your doctor at the earliest is recommendede It is essential to bear in mind that a little spotting or streaking and mild abdominal pains may not be indicators of a miscarriageg
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