Bacterial Infection and Miscarriage
Question
Can a bacterial infection cause a miscarriage?
Answer
Last Updated: June 17, 2013
Yes, a bacterial infection could possibly cause a miscarriage. It could also cause pre-term or premature labor. It is important that a woman receive early prenatal care, giving her doctor a good medical history. A woman needs to learn about her fertility and chart her cycles prior to getting pregnant. This will teach her about the naturally occurring changes in her cycles,and normal discharges. If an abnormal discharge occurs, she would note this and contact her doctor. An exam should follow to determine if an infection is present.
Maureen Scagliotti
Maureen Scagliotti
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Maureen Scagliotti, RN, FCP
Maureen Scagliotti, RN, FCP, Founding Board Member of CANFP, taught the Creighton Model FertillityCare System of Natural Family Planning, while working as an OB nurse, in the Oakland Region, until her retirement.
