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Threatened miscarriage is when you are more likely to lose your baby during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. Losing your baby before birth is also called a miscarriage. With this condition, you are having signs that show you are at a higher risk for losing your baby. Vaginal bleeding or spotting is one of the signs. Some women also have belly pain. ‚
What care is needed at home?
- Ask your doctor what you need to do when you go home. Make sure you ask questions if you do not understand what you need to do.
- Be sure to take all the drugs as ordered by your doctor.
- You should rest in bed until the pain and bleeding stop. Let the doctor know how much bleeding you are having.
- Avoid stress.
- Do not douche or use tampons.
- Do not smoke.
- Ask your doctor when you can have sex again.
What follow-up care is needed?
Your doctor may ask you to make visits to the office to check on your progress. Be sure to keep your visits. ‚
What drugs may be needed?
The doctor may order drugs to: ‚
- Support pregnancy. The drug is a female hormone called progesterone.
- Help you get the right amount of vitamins and minerals. These drugs are called prenatal vitamins.
Will physical activity be limited?
You may have to limit your activity. Your doctor may put you on full bedrest. Talk to your doctor about the right amount of activity for you. ‚
What changes to diet are needed?
- Eat a healthy diet.
- Drink lots of fluids.
What problems could happen?
- Anemia
- Infection
- Miscarriage
- Mild to heavy blood loss
What can be done to prevent this health problem?
- Check your health status before getting pregnant.
- Get care from your doctor as soon as you find out you are pregnant.
- Stay away from hazards like x-rays; beer, wine, and mixed drinks (alcohol); illegal drugs; high level of caffeine; and infectious diseases.
- Treat infections as early as possible.
When do I need to call the doctor?
- Bleeding or pain for more than 3 days
- High fever
- Discharge like pink or grayish solid material
- You are not feeling better in 2 to 3 days or you are feeling worse
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 changes I need to make with my diet, drugs, or activities.
- I can tell you what I will do if I have bleeding or pain for more than 3 days, a fever, or discharge of pink or gray solid material.
Where can I learn more?
March of Dimes ‚
http://www.marchofdimes.com/baby/loss_miscarriage.html ‚
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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