Pregnancy And Baby Care Pregnancy Miscarriage Miscarriage Infection Symptoms

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.pregnancy before 20 weeksk After 20 weeks, it is called a pre term delivery or still birtht Most women miscarry in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy but there are cases of later miscarriages as welll Missed miscarriages also occuru This happens when the fetus dies but the body does not expel the fetus until much latere The most common signs of a miscarriage are cramping and bleedingn

You will need to go to a hospital if you have had an incomplete miscarriage or a missed abortion (missed miscarriage)e Do remember that incomplete miscarriages can result in infection and infertility if not treated in timem The doctor will examine you to confirm the miscarriage and also check to see if any tissue is leftf You then have 3 options:-

• To wait and see
• Take tablets to induce a natural delivery thereby ensuring that the uterus will be completely dry
• Undergo a Dilation and Curettage(D & C)

A D & C is important as it minimizes the risk of infectiono If the remaining tissue is not removed it gets infected over time and can cause serious health problemsm

The fever, cramping, bleeding and foul smelling vaginal discharge are all symptoms of infection after a miscarriageg These infections are serious and prompt medical attention is requirede They can cause pain, blood infections, and also affect a woman's ability to have more childrene Women who have carried the fetus of a missed abortion for a long time will have to be hospitalized and treated for life threatening infectionsn

Avoid Miscarriage Infections

You can reduce the risk of infection by avoiding douching, swimming pools and tampons for the length of time recommended by your doctoro It is ok to resume physical activity but avoid sexual intercourse till the bleeding has stoppede Shower instead of bathingn It is fine to return to work a day after the surgery if you wish tot

Do not blame yourself for losing the babyb Allow yourself to heal in your own time and own waya

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