Can you eat chestnuts with a threatened miscarriage?

Written by Du Rui Xia
Obstetrics
Updated on September 13, 2024
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When experiencing signs of threatened miscarriage, pregnant women can eat chestnuts in moderation. Chestnuts are very nutritious, containing protein, amino acids, trace elements, and vitamins. These nutrients can enhance a woman's physical resistance and are beneficial for pregnancy maintenance, hence chestnuts can be consumed during a miscarriage. Additionally, it is crucial to rest in bed during a miscarriage and maintain emotional stability without being overly anxious. During this period, sexual activity is strictly forbidden. Attention should be paid to genital hygiene. Dietarily, it is advised to consume foods rich in protein and to avoid raw, spicy, and irritating foods.

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Is threatened miscarriage dangerous?

There are various causes of threatened miscarriage, so the danger of a threatened miscarriage depends on the cause. If the reason for the threatened miscarriage is due to abnormal fetal chromosome development, gynecological inflammation, or endocrine dysfunction, then it is necessary to receive timely treatment. If fetal development abnormalities are detected, the pregnancy must be terminated promptly and cannot continue. However, if the threatened miscarriage is simply due to low progesterone levels, then generally, the pregnancy can be successfully maintained by timely supplementation of progesterone, and this situation is not severe.

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What is the cause of nausea in threatened miscarriage?

Threatened miscarriage refers to signs of miscarriage during pregnancy, and some women with threatened miscarriage may experience nausea. This situation includes several reasons: First, threatened miscarriage is not the same as a natural miscarriage; women are still pregnant, hence early pregnancy reactions such as nausea are normal. If the nausea is mild, rest and observation are advisable. However, if severe, it is important to visit the hospital for an examination to rule out hyperemesis gravidarum. Second, some cases of threatened miscarriage are caused by gastrointestinal inflammation, such as acute gastritis causing uterine contractions, which then leads to threatened miscarriage. The nausea in these situations is due to acute gastritis, so the nausea is a symptom caused by the condition that leads to the threatened miscarriage, not a direct result of the threatened miscarriage itself.

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Threatened miscarriage how many days naturally miscarry

Threatened miscarriage refers to the occurrence of symptoms suggesting a possible miscarriage, such as severe abdominal pain or vaginal bleeding. However, a threatened miscarriage does not always progress to an actual miscarriage. With appropriate treatment and oral medication, the majority of embryos can be saved during a threatened miscarriage. If the quality of the embryo is poor and the symptoms of threatened miscarriage continue to worsen, it may develop into a natural miscarriage. However, there is no specific clinical guideline on how many days it may take for a natural miscarriage to occur following a threatened miscarriage. If the symptoms of threatened miscarriage are mild, with only slight abdominal pain or vaginal bleeding, it may not lead to a natural miscarriage, or it might take up to a week to occur naturally. If the symptoms of threatened miscarriage are severe, featuring intense abdominal pain or heavy vaginal bleeding, it generally may result in a natural miscarriage within one to two days.

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Can you eat red dates during a threatened miscarriage?

You can eat red dates during threatened miscarriage. Red dates are beneficial for replenishing qi and blood, and they also provide a large amount of vitamins. However, eating red dates alone cannot solve the problem when a threatened miscarriage occurs. It is crucial to visit a hospital for an examination timely. Treatment should be selected based on the examination results. Additionally, it is important to rest, reduce physical activity, maintain a cheerful spirit, avoid excessive mental stress, avoid getting cold, and abstain from sexual intercourse.

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Does a threatened miscarriage require a uterine curettage?

Threatened miscarriage, as the name suggests, refers to signs indicating a potential miscarriage. Whether a curettage is necessary in cases of threatened miscarriage mainly depends on the pregnancy outcome. For threatened miscarriage, treatment is chosen based on the patient's wishes. If the patient desires to continue the pregnancy and try to preserve it, medication can be used initially for conservation. However, if a woman experiencing threatened miscarriage does not wish to continue the pregnancy, she can opt for artificial intervention to induce the miscarriage. Miscarriage can be induced through oral medication or through a curettage procedure. Thus, curettage is not necessarily required for a threatened miscarriage, and even if the pregnancy is to be terminated, medication can be used as an alternative. Therefore, there is no inevitable connection between threatened miscarriage and curettage.