First Pregnancy Was Normal…
Question
I had a normal healthy pregnancy. Then I had two miscarriages-one at eight weeks and one at six weeks. The doctors did testing and found elevated ANA and IgG also MFTHR. I started 4 mg folic acid and 81mg aspirin per day. I got pregnant and started heparin twice daily. I miscarried at seven weeks. I went to the doctor due to bleeding and she saw the heartbeat on internal US. Less than 12 hours later, I had the miscarriages. What do you think is happening? What are the chances of having a healthy baby delivered?
Jodi
Answer
Last Updated: November 16, 2021
Dear Jodi,
It could be that you have the anti-phospholipid syndrome, which is why your doctor put you on aspirin and heparin. However, with this syndrome, miscarriage often occurs after the first trimester.
I would recommend that you have a full NaProTechnology evaluation. You would start by charting your cycles with the Creighton Model System of Fertility Care. If you happen to conceive before you have had the evaluation, I would recommend that you strongly consider progesterone supplementation in the form of progesterone in oil, 200mg intramuscular injections twice a week.
George Delgado, M.D., F.A.A.F.P. Culture of Life Family Health Care
It could be that you have the anti-phospholipid syndrome, which is why your doctor put you on aspirin and heparin. However, with this syndrome, miscarriage often occurs after the first trimester.
I would recommend that you have a full NaProTechnology evaluation. You would start by charting your cycles with the Creighton Model System of Fertility Care. If you happen to conceive before you have had the evaluation, I would recommend that you strongly consider progesterone supplementation in the form of progesterone in oil, 200mg intramuscular injections twice a week.
George Delgado, M.D., F.A.A.F.P. Culture of Life Family Health Care
Answered By:
George Delgado, M.D., F.A.A.F.P.
George Delgado, MD, President and Founder of Steno Institute and Medical Director of Culture of Life Family Services (COLFS), San Diego, is a Professional Member / Supporter of CANFP. Board certified in both family medicine and hospice and palliative medicine, Dr. Delgado received his medical degree from the University of California, Davis, and completed his residency at Santa Monica Hospital/UCLA. Dr. Delgado is a Natural Family Planning Medical Consultant, trained in NaProTechnology. He and wife have four children and seven grandchildren.
