How long should one rest for a threatened miscarriage?

Written by Du Rui Xia
Obstetrics
Updated on September 21, 2024
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During the occurrence of threatened miscarriage, it is generally necessary to rest in bed for a week. During this period, medication should be taken under the guidance of a doctor to preserve the pregnancy, and prenatal follow-up visits should be made at the hospital. There is abdominal pain or spotting during a miscarriage, but it has not yet progressed to the extent of miscarriage, so treatment to preserve the pregnancy can be administered. Additionally, emotional stability should be maintained during pregnancy preservation, avoiding stimulating the patient, ensuring rest, enhancing nutrition, and maintaining genital hygiene. Furthermore, during the pregnancy preservation period, one should rest in bed as much as possible and avoid activity.

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What should be done for a threatened miscarriage?

Threatened miscarriage, as the name suggests, is a precursor to miscarriage, typically manifesting in several ways: first, a feeling of heaviness or pain in the lower abdomen; second, vaginal bleeding. The presence of these two symptoms often indicates signs of a miscarriage. Regarding the management of threatened miscarriage, whether to proceed with treatment to preserve the pregnancy primarily depends on the severity of the condition and the value of preserving the pregnancy. First, for minor cases of threatened miscarriage, if there is only slight bleeding and mild abdominal pain, medication can be used to inhibit uterine contractions and reduce bleeding. Second, if there is significant vaginal bleeding and severe abdominal pain, and if the embryo has already been confirmed to have ceased developing, preserving the pregnancy is generally not recommended. It is advised to terminate the pregnancy promptly or let it proceed naturally. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)

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How long should one rest in bed for a threatened miscarriage?

The duration of bed rest for threatened miscarriage varies from person to person. It depends on the patient's clinical symptoms. Generally, one should rest until there is no vaginal bleeding for a week before starting to get out of bed and move around. This is because the typical clinical symptom of threatened miscarriage is minor vaginal bleeding. During this time, in addition to bed rest, it is advisable to take some progestogen medication for miscarriage prevention treatment. After successful miscarriage prevention, most people will see the disappearance of clinical symptoms. Then, one week after the symptoms disappear, they may gradually start getting out of bed but should still avoid intense physical activities.

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Threatened miscarriage occurs in how many months?

Threatened miscarriage mostly occurs during the first three months of pregnancy because, at this time, the embryo's development is still unstable, and its connection to the mother is not secure, making it susceptible to various factors that might lead to a threatened miscarriage. In the first three months, before week 12 of pregnancy, which is considered the early stage, special attention must be given. First and foremost, one should not overexert themselves and must ensure adequate rest and sufficient sleep. Sexual intercourse should be avoided during early pregnancy as well as foods that might stimulate uterine contractions, such as hawthorn and coix seed. Generally, paying attention to nutritional intake and avoiding intense physical activities should largely prevent any major issues.

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Can you take a bath with a threatened miscarriage?

When a threatened miscarriage occurs, it is not advisable to bathe, as the threatened miscarriage could lead to an inevitable miscarriage, so it is essential to undergo treatment to support the pregnancy. At this time, it's crucial to rest in bed as much as possible, only getting up for bathroom needs, and to stay as still as possible. Sexual activity should be prohibited, and it's important to maintain emotional stability and not be overly anxious. Nutritional intake should be adequate, with an emphasis on easily digestible foods and a moderate consumption of fresh vegetables and fruits. If necessary, progesterone can be used under the guidance of a doctor to support the pregnancy. Activities can be resumed once everything stabilizes, and bathing is permissible, but care must be taken to avoid intense physical activities and excessive time spent bathing.

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Early symptoms of threatened miscarriage

Premature birth refers to the condition where delivery occurs after the pregnancy has reached 28 weeks but before completing 37 weeks. Premature infants have a very high mortality rate. If a woman experiences prolonged back pain and a hardening of the lower abdomen during this time, it is due to contractions of the uterus. There can also be vaginal discharge of fluids, indicating early breaking of waters. Increased vaginal discharge, sometimes with traces of blood, might also indicate imminent premature birth; medical check-ups and treatment should be sought immediately.