What should be done for a threatened miscarriage?

Written by Zhang Lu
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Updated on February 17, 2025
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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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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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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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Can a threatened miscarriage be treated to preserve the pregnancy?

In cases of threatened miscarriage, whether to continue the pregnancy depends on the specific situation of the pregnant woman and the embryo inside the womb. If the vaginal bleeding is relatively minor, there is no severe abdominal pain, and an ultrasound shows that the embryo is still alive, then it is possible to continue with medication to maintain the pregnancy. However, if the symptoms of threatened miscarriage are severe after it occurs, and ultrasounds show abnormal embryo development, along with a continuous decline in human chorionic gonadotropin levels, these conditions indicate that miscarriage is inevitable, and it is generally not recommended to continue trying to maintain the pregnancy.

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Can you eat bananas with threatened miscarriage?

When threatened miscarriage occurs, it is okay for pregnant women to eat bananas. Bananas contain a good amount of nutrients and are low in sodium. They are a very suitable fruit to eat during pregnancy as they help in preventing mental fatigue, moisturizing the lungs to stop coughing, and preventing constipation during pregnancy. Bananas are also easy to digest and absorb, providing many benefits when consumed during threatened miscarriage.

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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.