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🩺 Threatened Miscarriage

Disease Overview

First Trimester

A threatened miscarriage refers to vaginal bleeding during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy without cervical dilation or fetal expulsion. The pregnancy is still viable and may continue normally.

Causes

1 . Unknown in many cases
2 . Hormonal imbalances
3 . Physical exertion or trauma
4 . Uterine abnormalities
5 . Infections
6 . Chromosomal abnormalities
7 . Advanced maternal age

Risk Factors

1 . Advanced maternal age
2 . Previous miscarriages
3 . Smoking
4 . Poorly controlled chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, thyroid disorders)
5 . Trauma or stress

Prevention

1 . Early prenatal care
2 . Avoiding physical overexertion
3 . Managing chronic health conditions
4 . Avoiding known risk factors (smoking, alcohol, etc.)

Symptoms

1 . Light vaginal bleeding (brown or red color).
2 . Mild cramps or pain in the lower abdomen or back.
3 . Feeling of pressure in the pelvis.
4 . Sometimes there are no symptoms and the condition is discovered by chance during an ultrasound.

Complications

Complications can arise during pregnancy and may affect both the mother and the baby.

Mother's Complications

Complications that may affect the mother during pregnancy.

1 . Progression to complete miscarriage
2 . Emotional distress
3 . Infection if miscarriage becomes inevitable or incomplete

Baby's Complications

Complications that may affect the baby during pregnancy.

1 . Miscarriage
2 . Growth restriction or complications later in pregnancy (in some cases)

Treatment Options

Evidence-based approaches for management

Treatment Options

1 . Pelvic rest (avoid intercourse ,heavy lifting , strenuous activity)
2 . Emotional reassurance and support
3 . Rest and stress reduction
4 . Hydration and balanced nutrition

Medical Treatment

1 . Monitoring with serial ultrasounds
2 . Follow-up Î²-hCG tests

OmmyCare

🩺 Threatened Miscarriage

Disease Overview

First Trimester

Causes

Risk Factors

Prevention

Symptoms

Complications

Mother's Complications

Baby's Complications

Treatment Options

Treatment Options

Medical Treatment

Nutritional Treatment

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