Miscarriage
About 10–15% of pregnancies end in miscarriage. 80% of miscarriages occur during the first trimester of pregnancy. In addition, a miscarriage can occur at a very early stage even before there is knowledge of a pregnancy.
Miscarriage can cause worry and sadness. Our miscarriage counsellors are there to support and help anyone who has experienced a miscarriage.
Read more about our miscarriage counselling service.
Typical symptoms and causes of miscarriage
Typical symptoms of miscarriage are red or brownish bleeding which may be accompanied by tissue fragments. In addition to bleeding, lower abdominal and back pain may also occur due to uterine contractions.
The cause of the miscarriage can be investigated with a POC study. More than half of miscarriages are due to chromosomal abnormalities in the foetus. Other causes include abnormalities in the structure of the uterus or hormonal causes.
The risk of miscarriage is increased if the woman or man is over 35 years of age, there are previous miscarriages, obesity, polycystic ovaries or a poorly controlled disease such as diabetes.
The risk of miscarriage may be slightly increased by the use of anti-inflammatory drugs, alcohol, tobacco and drugs during pregnancy, as well as by uterine procedures such as amniocentesis and placental sampling.
Likelihood of miscarriage
Having one miscarriage does not yet increase the likelihood of another miscarriage. However, if there are several previous miscarriages, there is also a higher chance of a new miscarriage. More than three miscarriages are deemed recurrent miscarriages.
Medical treatment of miscarriage
The majority of miscarriages are medically treated at home with the help of medications prescribed by a doctor. The bleeding and pain can come as a surprise and adequate pain alleviating medication is important. A follow-up examination by a specialist is carried out to study the causes of the miscarriage, survey the current situation and find out what measures are available to avoid a new miscarriage. In the follow-up examination, we can also ensure that the uterus is completely empty and prevent possible uterine inflammation.
Recovery from miscarriage
Grieving is an important part of recovering from a miscarriage. It is easy to start imagining your life with a baby after a positive pregnancy test. Without adequate grieving and support, the emotions caused by miscarriage can surface again with a new pregnancy or other life crises. Support provided in the early stages of a crisis prevents and alleviates the stress of the traumatic situation.
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Book a Felicitas Mehiläinen miscarriage counselling service appointment by calling the Felicitas Mehiläinen customer service at +358 (0) 10 414 6650 or via our online service.
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