What foods are good for threatened miscarriage?

Written by Du Rui Xia
Obstetrics
Updated on September 27, 2024
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When experiencing signs of threatened miscarriage, pregnant women should choose foods rich in vitamins and pay attention to a light diet, eating food that is easy to digest and absorb. They should avoid spicy and stimulating foods, as well as raw and cold seafood or other barbecue and hot pot foods, to prevent diarrhea and aggravate the miscarriage. When choosing foods, one can opt for soy products, fresh vegetables, fruits, lean meats, eggs, and walnuts. Additionally, it is advisable to select foods that are rich in vitamin E, which supports pregnancy, such as some soy products. It is also beneficial to choose foods containing roughage but avoid cold foods and thermogenic foods like longan, as longan is very heaty and should be avoided as it might induce miscarriage.

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Will there be stomach pain in a threatened miscarriage?

In general, when threatened miscarriage occurs, pregnant women often experience abdominal pain. This pain is usually a dull ache in the lower abdomen, similar to the pain experienced during menstrual cramps. If the symptoms of threatened miscarriage are severe and the pain is quite pronounced, miscarriage may occur. This type of pain is mainly caused by contractions of the uterus. Besides abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding often accompanies this condition, which can also lead to miscarriage. When threatened miscarriage occurs, it is essential to rest in bed, reduce physical activity, avoid emotional stress, and consider visiting a hospital for an ultrasound to observe the development of the gestational sac.

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What should you not eat during a threatened miscarriage?

When there are signs of a threatened miscarriage, pregnant women should avoid consuming raw, cold, spicy, and irritating food such as onions, ginger, garlic, chili peppers, and overly sour food, as these may stimulate the uterus, causing it to contract, and increase the risk of miscarriage. Additionally, do not consume cold-natured foods, especially chilled beverages straight from the refrigerator or melons and fruits. Also, some foods can cause uterine contractions, such as hawthorn, seafood products, and black fungus; these should be avoided during this period. Also, try not to be overly anxious.

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Is a threatened miscarriage considered a miscarriage?

Threatened miscarriage is not actually a miscarriage. If handled properly, it is possible to successfully preserve the pregnancy. However, if not treated in time, it could develop into an inevitable miscarriage. During a threatened miscarriage, the fetal heartbeat and embryonic tissue are generally normal, and there may be minor vaginal bleeding or slight lower abdominal pain. At this time, it is crucial to go to the hospital for an ultrasound and have blood tests for progesterone and human chorionic gonadotropin. If the fetal heartbeat and embryo are normal, then treatment to preserve the pregnancy is needed. At this time, it is important to rest, reduce activity, and avoid any vigorous exercise.

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What are the symptoms of threatened miscarriage?

Threatened miscarriage refers to a small amount of vaginal bleeding occurring before 28 weeks of pregnancy. Usually, the amount of bleeding does not exceed that of a normal menstrual period, and the blood may be dark red or appear as bloody vaginal discharge. The color of the bleeding is not significant. No pregnancy tissue is expelled initially, and this may be followed by episodic lower abdominal pain or back pain, although these symptoms may not occur. During a gynecological examination, the cervix is closed, the membranes are intact, and the size of the uterus corresponds to the gestational age. After rest and treatment, the symptoms may disappear, and the pregnancy can continue. If the amount of vaginal bleeding increases or lower abdominal pain intensifies, accompanied by the expulsion of pregnancy tissue, it progresses to inevitable miscarriage. Inevitable miscarriage refers to a miscarriage that cannot be avoided. Based on the symptoms of a threatened miscarriage, the amount of vaginal bleeding increases, and episodic lower abdominal pain intensifies, possibly accompanied by vaginal fluid discharge. During a gynecological examination for inevitable miscarriage, the cervix is dilated, and embryonic tissue or the amniotic sac can be seen obstructing the cervical opening.

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What are the symptoms of a threatened miscarriage?

The symptoms of threatened miscarriage primarily include a small amount of vaginal bleeding and mild lower abdominal pain or sacral pain. Threatened miscarriage refers to the occurrence of a small amount of vaginal bleeding before 28 weeks of pregnancy, often dark red in color, with no pregnancy tissue expelled. This may be accompanied by intermittent lower abdominal pain or back pain, or it may occur without any pain symptoms. During a gynecological examination, the cervix is closed, the membranes are intact, and the uterine size matches the gestational age. After rest and treatment, the symptoms may disappear and the pregnancy can continue. If the amount of vaginal bleeding increases or the lower abdominal pain worsens, accompanied by dilation of the cervix and expulsion or shedding of pregnancy tissue, it can progress to an inevitable miscarriage, which then requires prompt and active management to terminate the pregnancy.