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Dealing With Miscarriage


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When your pregnancy ends before your baby is able to live outside of your womb, it is a miscarriage. Your baby has died during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. This can be a very hard time for you and your partner. You may or may not know why the miscarriage has happened. It may take some time for you to cope with what has happened. ‚  

General


Miscarriage affects both your body and your emotions. This event in your life may be very traumatic for you and your family. Here are some tips that you can use to cope with the miscarriage: ‚  
  • Make your own choices. There is no right way to feel. There is no best way to deal with your loss. If you are not ready to put away the things that will remind you of your baby, take as much time as you need.
  • Make memories of your baby like giving your baby a name or keeping an ultrasound picture. Some people choose to have a memorial service. Others plant a tree or do something to honor and remember their baby.
  • Try to keep yourself busy. Plan things to do or go out with friends if that will help you heal from your miscarriage.
  • Get lots of rest, eat a healthy diet, and exercise regularly.
  • Talk with your partner. It is important to share your feelings and understand what your partner is feeling. Understand that it is OK if you and your partner are not feeling the same way.
  • Write your thoughts and feelings down. This may be a good outlet for your pain.
  • Get help from others. Talk to your loved ones when you need their support. Let them know how you feel about the loss of your baby.
  • Join support groups with people who have also experienced miscarriage.

Will there be any other care needed?


  • Learn how to manage stress.
  • Talk to your doctor about when it is safe for you to have sex, douche, or use tampons. Ask if you need to wait to try and become pregnant again.
  • Do not smoke. If you are a smoker, talk with your doctor about taking steps to quit.

What can be done to prevent this health problem?


  • Check with your doctor about your health before getting pregnant. If you have any ongoing health issues, follow up with your doctor.
  • Get prenatal care.
  • When you feel that you might be pregnant, visit your doctor. Do this especially if you had a miscarriage before.
  • Stay away from hazards like x-rays, alcohol, illegal drugs, high levels of caffeine, and infectious diseases.
  • Treat infections as early as possible.

When do I need to call the doctor?


  • Fever of 100.4 ‚ °F (38 ‚ °C) or higher
  • Low mood and trouble finishing basic tasks
  • Vaginal bleeding that does not stop
  • Foul-smelling discharge from your vagina

Teach Back: Helping You Understand


The Teach Back Method helps you understand the information we are giving you. The idea is simple. After talking with the staff, tell them in your own words what you were just told. This helps to make sure the staff has covered each thing clearly. It also helps to explain things that may have been a bit confusing. Before going home, make sure you are able to do these: ‚  
  • I can tell you about my condition.
  • I can tell you what may help me cope with my miscarriage.
  • I can tell you what I will do if I have a fever, low mood, or my vaginal bleeding does not stop.

Where can I learn more?


March of Dimes ‚  
http://www.marchofdimes.com/loss/miscarriage.aspx ‚  
Miscarriage Association ‚  
http://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Your-feelings-after-miscarriage-Feb-20111.pdf ‚  

Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer


This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care providers advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚  

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