Natural Treatment to Prevent Miscarriage

Posted by sanjay on Thursday 23 Apr 2009

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Miscarriage refers to a premature, involuntary loss of pregnancy, usually occurring during the first two trimesters of pregnancy (20-24 weeks). The risk of miscarriage decreases greatly by the third trimester. Major risk factors for miscarriage are previous miscarriages, chronic illness, heredity, drug and/or heavy alcohol consumption, malnutrition, and genetic abnormalities.

Causes
The main causes of miscarriage are poor cervix strength, malnutrition, chronic illness (such as diabetes, thyroid disease, or high blood pressure), excessive use of caffeine, excessive use of tobacco products, excessive alcohol consumption, ingesting narcotic drugs, ingesting certain prescription medications, imperfect chromosomes, resistant disorders, heredity, fetal death, genetic abnormalities, blood disorders, endometriosis, and hormonal imbalances.

Symptoms
Some of the most common symptoms of miscarriage include clotting from the vagina, light or heavy bleeding from the vagina, cramping pains (in the back, stomach, or pelvic area), spotting from the vagina, and extreme lower back pain

Home remedies
Try these excellent home remedies for preventing miscarriage.

Mix 1 tsp of fresh Indian gooseberry juice with honey. Take the mixture every morning during pregnancy; boil 1 tsp of ground or chopped bay leaf in ½ cup of milk. Drink it twice daily to prevent a miscarriage; concoct a brew using safflower foliage and take it to prevent miscarriage.

Take 6 to 10 grams of ascorbic acid daily for 1 to 2 weeks to help prevent miscarriage; take slippery elm to alleviate an upset stomach; use black haw to relax the uterus; take red raspberry supplements to support uterine health and relieve cramps.

Helpful Tips
Be sure to get good prenatal care to improve your own health and promote the good health of your baby; participate in regular exercise because gentle exercises, such as aqua-aerobics, are recommended if you are predisposed to miscarriages or having problems.

Reduce your stress level; follow a healthy, well-balanced diet, including foods from all the major food groups; apply cold packs to the inner thighs, the vagina, and lumbar areas throughout the first trimester; stop smoking; stop drinking alcoholic beverages and do not use illegal drugs.

Check with your physician to see if the prescription medications you take could cause miscarriages or endanger the health of you or your baby.