Is There Anything I Can Be Doing?
Question
I had a miscarriage in August, followed by a D & C and was totally heartbroken. I am currently pregnant around eight weeks but already I’ve spent time in the hospital. I had severe pains in my side so went into the hospital & the doctor thought it was growing in the tube, so they then did keyhole surgery and found it wasn’t growing there. I had blood tests and the hormones are going up. Now I am in total fear as I don’t know what’s going to happen and I have little hope. I am to return for a scan on the 16th. Also when I was in my early 20’s I had an abortion. Have I done something to harm my chances? I so regret that now. If I only knew what was ahead of me. Please Help. I feel like I’m just waitng for the miscarriage to happen. Is there anything I can do? Thanks, Paula
Answer
Last Updated: December 28, 2014
Congratulations on your pregnancy. I understand your concern because of your previous history and your present problems. The fact that your hormones levels are going up is good.
You may also have your doctor continue to check your levels of progesterone during the pregnancy, and they can be replaced if low, as this is one of the causes of miscarriage…low progesterone. There are several other tests that your MD might consider like blood sugar,thyroid test,Urea plasma/mycoplasma,and blood clotting factors.
Continue to take a good pre-natal vitamin. You may also consult with an MD trained in NaProTechnology (these physicians are trained on the protocol for progesterone replacement in pregnancy) in your area. Names are available on the CANFP web site.
Wishing you the best.
Theresa Mitchell
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