How to Avoid Miscarriage

Miscarriage is one of the worst things that a couple has to face. The loss of the anticipated bundle of joy is something that cannot be described in mere words. But in many cases, miscarriage occurs due to ignorance or carelessness on part of the woman. When a woman becomes pregnant, she must realize that she is no longer alone; she is carrying another life within her womb. So she must take adequate precautions to protect and nourish the baby inside her womb.

Research carried out by Stanford University, California, United States has shown that women who are overweight are more likely to have a miscarriage of a healthy baby than expectant mothers who have a normal BMI ( Body Mass Index). It is generally considered that a BMI of less than 18.5 indicates underweight. BMI of between 18.5 to 24.9 indicates normal weight and overweight is indicated by BMI between 25.9 to 29.9. A BMI of greater than 30 indicates obesity.

The American diet is about as bad as it gets and as other countries get more "Americanized" their diets are declining as well. Even though I've always maintained a body weight that was in the normal range, I still wasn't eating foods that promoted fertility. I researched food and nutrition publications and followed a diet high in hormone regulating foods, fruits and vegetables. Regulating hormones is also critical in preventing miscarriage. As a bonus, foods that are good for fertility are happen to be great anti-aging strategies as well! It's great for my ego when people ask me "Are you going to have another baby?" and I am now 47 years old!

A new scientific breakthrough has the potential to prevent millions of unexplained miscarriages worldwide after the discovery that up to a third of them are caused by an excess of immune cells in a woman's uterus. Researchers in Britain will soon start trials involving a steroid drug which will be administered to women who have suffered recurrent miscarriages.

Zinc is the most important mineral for the reproductive system. Zinc deficiency among many other things impairs body's ability to properly maintain pregnancy in women and produce healthy sperm in men.

If women consult a physician before they consider getting pregnant and plan a pregnancy, exercise caution and take the necessary precautions, they can have a successful healthy pregnancy. These are a few facts about pregnancy miscarriage and a few tips on how to avoid it.

Don't smoke or drink alcohol during your pregnancy. This should be obvious, but too many women ignore the evidence that smoking and drinking, especially during pregnancy, is dangerous and can lead to miscarriage.

All foods that can aggravate the pitta must be avoided. This will lead to an improper digestive fire, leading to constipation. Constipation must be prevented during pregnancy at all costs.