Threatened Abortion - Guangzhou Elizabeth Women's Hospital

Our hospital received a Japan woman who is 36 year-old recently.She is an elegant woman and got pregnant about 7 weeks. Her husband and she were so excited because they have been eager to have a baby. But given her age, the baby is growing slowly. She told us that she found some pink blood in her underwear yesterday. We all worried about her and advised her to come to our hospital ASAP. Her chief physician told her that her condition wasn't well and she was at risk of threatened abortion.There is a special Dept. which focuses on how to prevent threatened abortion in our hospital. We not only have many excellent experts in this Dept.,but also can provide multi-language and high-end service.So she has been already hospitalized now. In order to understand threatened abortion, I found some information.

What is threatened abortion?

Threatened abortion is vaginal bleeding that occurs in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. The bleeding is sometimes accompanied by abdominal cramps. These symptoms indicate that a miscarriage is possible, which is why the condition is known as a threaten abortion or threatened miscarriage.

Who is at risk for a threatened abortion?

The actual cause of a threatened abortion isn't always known.However, there are certain factors that may increase your risk of having one.These include :

∆ A bacterial or viral infection during pregnancy 

∆ Trauma to the abdomen

∆ Advanced maternal age ( over age 35 )

∆ Exposure to certain medications or chemicals

Other risk factors for a threatened abortion include obesity and uncontrolled diabetes.If you're overweight or have diabetes, speak with your doctor about ways to stay healthy during pregnancy.

Miscarriage is common.It occurs in up to 40 out of every 100 pregnancies.The chance of miscarriage is higher in older women.About half of women who have bleeding in the first trimester will have a miscarriage.

What is symptoms of threatened abortion?

∆ Abdominal cramps,with or without vaginal bleeding

∆ Vaginal bleeding during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy ( last menstrual period was less than 20 weeks age )

During a miscarriage, low back pain or abdominal pain ( dull to sharp, constant to intermittent ) can occur.Tissue or clot-like material may pass from the vagina.

How is a threatened abortion treated?

A miscarriage often can't be prevented.In some cases, however, your doctor may suggest ways to lower your risk of having a miscarriage.

As you recover, your doctor may tell you to avoid certain activities.Bed rest and avoiding sexual intercourse may be suggested until your symptoms go away.Your doctor will also treat any conditions known to increase the risk of complications during pregnancy, such as diabetes or hypothyroidism.

Your doctor may also want to give you an injection of progesterone to increase levels of the hormone.Your doctor will also administer Rh immunoglobulin if you have Rh-negative blood and your developing baby has Rh-positive blood.This stops your body from creating antibodies against your child's blood.

How to maintain a healthy pregnancy?

It's difficult to prevent a miscarriage, but certain behaviors can help support a healthy pregnancy.

These include:

∆ Not drinking alcohol

∆ Not smoking cigarettes

∆ Not using illegal drugs

∆ Minimizing consumption of caffeine

∆ Avoiding certain foods that can make you ill and harm your babay

∆ Avoiding exposure to toxic chemicals or harsh cleaning solutions

∆ Promptly treating any viral or bacterial infections that occur

∆ Taking prenatal vitamins,such as folic acid 

∆ Exercising at least two hours per week.

You can also maintain a healthy pregnancy by getting early, comprehensive prenatal care.Receiving prompt prenatal care makes it possible for your doctor to detect and treat any potential health problems early in the pregnancy.This will prevent complications and help ensure the delivery of a healthy baby.

Part of the article and pictures orginated from network.