Miscarriage, also known as abortion or pregnancy loss, is the death of the unborn baby inside the mother's womb. The reasons may vary from genetic to maternal infection. It mostly occurs in the early weeks of gestation.
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How do I avoid miscarriage and know the baby is safe inside the womb?
Query: Hi doctor, It is my first pregnancy, and how do I ensure my baby is safe to avoid miscarriage. My last period was one month and 27 days back, and I had intercourse for the past one month. Since then, I missed my period and started having mild periods like cramps and spotting one day. I could not sle... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The baby's condition has to be determined as you have blood discharge. I suggest you get a complete blood count and sonography of your lower abdomen and kindly revert with reports. Once it is sure that the baby is fine and there is no impendi... Read Full »
What type of miscarriage is possible during six weeks of pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor,What type of miscarriage is possible during the first six weeks? What are the expected symptoms? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. During the first six weeks of pregnancy, if one bleed with cramps then it may be due to threatened miscarriage whereby one should seek immediate medical consultation. This stage can be reverted to normal pregnancy. If one experience some tissue along with clot of blood... Read Full »
My wife had a miscarriage in the seventeenth week. Should she go for D&C?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife had a miscarriage in the seventeenth week of pregnancy. The doctor gave her tablets, and the fetus was expelled out naturally. After a week, TVS showed 8 mm RPOC, and after three weeks, TVS showed 3x1x2 cm RPOC. Now she does not have any bleeding or pain. Whether she should go fo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports attached. (attachments removed to protect patient's identity) According to the ultrasound reports, RPOC (retained products of conception) is 12 mm. If it is left behind, it can lead to bleeding or cramping or even can cause i... Read Full »