Pregnancy Miscarriage - End Of A Pregnancy

Pregnancy miscarriage is referred to as the end of a pregnancy before 28 weeks, this may happen to about one pregnancy in five. Mostly, a miscarriage occurs in first 12 weeks, even before the woman gets aware of her pregnancy. It happens usually because the baby is not able to develop normally. Bleeding from the vagina is usually the first sign but if you call your doctor at once and lie down, you will not necessarily lose the baby.

Any time after 28 weeks, bleeding might be related to placenta and need not be associated with pregnancy miscarriage. The placenta is the baby's lifeline, so if the doctor thinks that there is any risk to it, you will probably be admitted to the hospital straightaway, where the position of the placenta can be checked. You may stay in the hospital until after the birth. On the loss of considerable amount of blood, you may be given transfusion, and the baby will probably be delivered as soon as possible, by induction or caesarean. But if a slight bleeding occurs several weeks before the due date, the doctor may decide to wait for you to start your labor naturally. You will be kept under close vigilance.

Can The Baby Be Saved Even After The Bleeding Occurs?

If the bleeding is mild and painless, the pregnancy can often be saved. Your doctor will probably recommend bed rest, the bleeding may stop, and if you take things easy for a few days, the pregnancy should go normally, without any increased risk of abnormality in the baby. You may be given another pregnancy test or ultrasound scan, to check everything is going well.

If the bleeding is heavy and painful, it probably means pregnancy miscarriage has happened and the baby has died. You may have to go to the hospital, so that your womb can be cleaned out under general anesthesia. Naturally, the mother would feel intensely about the loss of her baby, she might also go through depression.

In any case, pregnancy miscarriage should be dealt with physical and emotional support. Worrying about whether you can ever have a normal, healthy baby is common. You might feel guilty too, though you should not blame yourself for this; it's really not your fault. It's quite safe to try for another baby as soon as you like, although some doctors suggest some delay of least three menstrual cycles. Follow that and try again but with care.