Miscarriage - Causes and Prevention

Natural ways to prevent miscarriages

Miscarriage generally occurs in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy and can affect at least 15% of all pregnancies. But what can you do to improve your chances of maintaining a healthy, viable pregnancy and prevent a miscarriage?

Although miscarriage occurs much more frequently in the pregnancies of women aged 37 or older, it is not unusual for miscarriage to occur in women of any age. The good news is, there are natural ways to prevent recurrent miscarriage that every woman should know about. Detoxification, free radical management and eating according to your genetic profile have proven effective. These changes coupled with targeted botanical and nutritional support have proven to be very effective in increasing the odds of a healthy, viable, full term pregnancy.

A study conducted by the University of Surrey showed that 83 percent of couples with a previous history of miscarriage, who undertook dietary and lifestyle changes and took nutritional supplements, conceived and had a baby within the three years of the study, without experiencing another miscarriage.

Each year in Australia approximately 58,000 couples experience reproductive loss: About 55,000 experience early pregnancy loss, 1,750 babies are stillborn and about 900 babies die in the first twenty-eight days after birth

If you have recently suffered a miscarriage, it is only natural to wonder why it happened and to want to try to prevent it from happening again. You may have undergone a number of tests, all of which have been inconclusive and there may be no medical reason why you are miscarrying. So what do you do from here when you are told to 'go away and try again'? You start from the bottom and work your way up ... and a fertility detox is a great place to start.

The reasons for miscarriage can include:

Toxic Overload
Free Radical Damage
Chromosome abnormalities
Genetic problems
Life style habits
Stress
Maternal ageing
Irregular or late ovulation
Chronic exposure to toxic chemicals
Chronic disease or infection
Xeno Hormonal Imbalance
Progesterone deficiency
Dietary deficiency
Serious unresolved emotional issues
Uterine or endometrial problems such as endometriosis
Immunological or blood clotting problem.
Chronic disease or infection
Endometriosis
Fibroids
Cysts
Poly Cystic Ovarian Disorder (PCOS)
Thyroid Imbalance
Iron or B12 Deficiencies

The good news is dietary changes, herbal support and targeted nutritional remedies can prepare your body for pregnancy, prevent miscarriage and support you and the baby during pregnancy.

Lauren's Story

My husband and I decided we would try for our first baby in May 2003...and what do you know, we conceived first time! We were stoked...thrilled... excited...couldn't believe how lucky we were!!! Everything seemed to be going along great! I'd had a few pains (at 4 weeks when my period was due) and again at 8 weeks (but not as significant as when I was 4 weeks) and that was it. I talked to my GP about this though, and was reassured that these kinds of pains were totally normal.

We had our first OB appointment on 30 July when I was 10.5 weeks and that's when our world came crashing down. Our baby wasn't moving and had no heart beat. I had a confirming ultrasound the next day and then had to have a D&C a couple of days after that. I can't really explain my feelings ... I was devastated, heartbroken, depressed, angry...the list goes on.

We decided to start trying again as soon as we could after the D&C as we both wanted a baby so much and as it happens, I did fall pregnant again soon after. Our OB decided that she would do regular HCG blood tests to set my mind at ease. They started to drop and we were told that I was going to miscarry again. About 10 days after being told the news, I did miscarry.

The OB knew how devastated we were, and arranged for a whole barrage of tests to be done so that we could start planning for the future and fix whatever it was that was wrong with me. But there were no problems found on the chromosomal tests and no problems with any of the other blood tests (and there were heaps!). We were told that it was just 'bad luck' that this has happened to us.

I was not happy to just accept this as our lot in life. My sister had heard about Bump Fertility and said that one of her friends had found it helpful. I joined up and Narelle sent me for further testing and the tests came back positive. She changed my diet and prescribed me some herbs, homeopathics and vitamins. I began to start feeling different and not so tired all the time. She suggested to wait for three months before falling pregnant again. After 3 months we started trying and fell pregnant first time! I felt confident this time that things were going to be ok. Narelle was great, she monitored me closely through my pregnancy and I carried to term finally giving birth to a healthy baby girl.

Elizabeth's Story

I was 37 when I fell pregnant for the 1st time after years of trying. I had an ultrasound and saw my baby's heartbeat on the screen. I was over 7 weeks. It was one of life's most precious moments. I was so worried there would be no baby there. I was always scared something would go wrong.

I had a bit of midday/afternoon sickness but was relatively well. I miscarried at 12 weeks. My doctor said about 80% of miscarriages will occur before 12 weeks. I had routine blood tests done and they all came back normal. But there had to be a reason.

I started searching for answers and looked towards natural therapies. I had heard of Bump Fertility and kept stumbling across it in Google searches. So I joined up. It was the best money I have ever spent. Narelle sent me for further testing and it turned out that I had high levels of mercury and a low thyroid. She changed my diet and put me on a personalized herbal formula and some nutrients.

I fell pregnant again within 2 months and carried my beautiful little baby to term.