Explaining Miscarriage & Recurrent Miscarriage – Antai Hospital

What is a miscarriage?

Miscarriage is clinically defined as the expulsion of the fetus and other pregnancy tissue from the mother’s body. It commonly occurs within the first three months of pregnancy, which is defined as an early miscarriage. Whereas miscarriages occurring after the first trimester are expressed as a late miscarriage. Miscarriage can be further classified into the following two: artificial abortion and spontaneous abortion. 

• Artificial abortion:

 Also known as induced abortion, it is the ending of the pregnancy by intentional removal of the fetus from the mother’s body.

• Spontaneous abortion: 

Spontaneous abortion, also known as miscarriage, is the pregnancy loss that occurs within 20 weeks of pregnancy. It is a naturally occurring event, with about 10 to 20 percent of pregnancies ending in a miscarriage.

Recurrent Miscarriage

Also known as repeated miscarriage, or multiple miscarriages. It refers to when the fetus stops growing, causing the fetus and accompanying pregnancy tissues to be expelled from the mother’s body. The miscarriages occur over the same pregnancy week for more than two or more consecutive pregnancies. Statistically speaking, the occurrence rate of recurrent miscarriages is 1% of all pregnancies, but the numbers are steadily rising over the past few years.

Recurrent miscarriages are further classified based on the period they occur during the pregnancies, as listed:

• Recurrent early miscarriage: Two or more consecutive miscarriages occurring in the same pregnancy week, within the first 12 weeks of your pregnancy.

• Recurrent late miscarriage: Two or more consecutive miscarriages occurring in the same pregnancy week, between 12 to 28 weeks of your pregnancy.

What are the causes of miscarriage?

The causes behind miscarriage are highly complex but are rarely caused by the actions of the mother. A single factor or multiple factors may cause miscarriages. Some of the factors include:

• Immunological factors
• Hereditary factors (chromosomal factors)
• Endocrine factors
• Infection factors
• Anatomical factors

Get in touch with us to find out more about the causes and signs of miscarriages.

Childbirth

Childbirth occurs when the pregnancy ends and results in the baby’s successful delivery from the mother’s vagina or via Caesarean section.

Childbirth can be further classified into the following:

Early-term birth: The event where the baby’s delivery occurs between 37 to 38 weeks of pregnancy.

Full-term birth: The event where the baby’s delivery occurs within 38 to 40 weeks of pregnancy.

Late-term birth: The event where the baby’s delivery occurs between 40 to 41 weeks of pregnancy.

Post-term birth: The event where the baby is delivered after 42weeks.

Recurrent spontaneous preterm birth: The event where two or more consecutive delivery occurring over the same pregnancy week, between 28-37 weeks of your pregnancy.

Why is this important?

Research shows that babies born during full-term are shown to be the healthiest. Babies born before week 38 are at risk for breathing, feeding, and temperature regulation problems and will need help before growing strong and healthy. They may also have a risk of developing infections and learning disabilities.

Antai Hospital’s Commitment

Antai Hospital’s full refund policy for the miscarriage prevention treatments we provide should already be the best guarantee for a healthy pregnancy. Patients should rest assured, can and should go about their everyday life, focusing their diet on vegetables, beans, celery, and other fiber-rich foods. Besides that, an active lifestyle of yoga and swimming should also be incorporated to help relieve stress and increase blood circulation, which is beneficial for the fetus’s development and the mother’s health. With our assurance, a healthy lifestyle, and peace of mind, you can go through a healthy pregnancy with no complications.

Recurrent miscarriages are no doubt a heavy blow to the patient’s physical and mental health. All we can do is to help ease the burden and decrease your trauma, to slowly help you overcome the anxiety with the love and care that we provide at Antai Hospital.

Trust in Antai Hospital and trust in yourself, your pregnancy is our priority.