Miscarriage in the News

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Why a Page on Miscarriage News and Research?

So, why have a page on miscarriage in the news? After all, generally women are not researching miscarriages until they are either going through a miscarriage scare or have already miscarried.

But, that is the point of this page. This page is not meant to worry any woman but, instead educate them on how they might be just a little healthier for this pregnancy or the next. Most studies back up the need for women to take care of themselves.

Of course, there will be women who take the best of care and still miscarry while others seemingly do everything wrong and have a healthy pregnancy. We need to look beyond what others are doing right or wrong and instead concentrate on ourselves and our health. Take these studies and focus on perhaps cutting back a bit on the coffee or actually quitting smoking while pregnant. While these steps may not ensure a healthy pregnancy, there is a chance they may cut one's risk of miscarriage and that is always a good thing.

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I am not a medical professional. The information I share is meant to supplement the information given you by your doctor. If you feel your doctor is not doing enough for you or not willing to listen to your concerns, I strongly encourage you to take what you've learned here and get a second opinion.

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Winter 2011/2012


Bowel condition may increase the risk of miscarriage
Women suffering from IBS may have a higher risk of miscarriage.


Fertility clock ticks for men, too
According to this study, the rate of miscarriage doubles if the husband or male partner is more than 45 years old.


Occupational exposures put nurses at risk for miscarriage
Nurses may have double the risk of miscarriage before 12 weeks. I find this article particularly interesting because I hear from quite a few nurses and even some doctors who, themselves, are going through miscarriage scares.

Summer 2011

Miscarriage in the News

Being just slightly heavy 'cuts IVF hopes'
Women who are overweight - even by just a few pounds - are less likely to have a baby through IVF, experts warn.


Simple Surgery Could Prevent Multiple Miscarriages
A key cause of multiple miscarriages has been identified by British researchers, who said that a simple surgical procedure could help women carry their pregnancies to full term.

Winter 2010/2011

Miscarriage in the News

Heart attack risk higher for women with repeated miscarriages According to researchers, the risk factors for repeated miscarriages and stillbirths may indicate later heart disease and higher risk of heart attack later in life.

Fall 2010

Miscarriage in the News

Pregnancy Loss and Thyroid Levels This physician believes women who have had a loss should have their thyroid and antibody levels tested.

Natural treatment overcomes miscarriage heartbreak Women are turning to natural fertility treatments after multiple miscarriages.

Procedure Prevents Miscarriage in Problem Pregnancies cervical insufficiency occurs in about one percent of all pregnancies.

Spring 2010

Miscarriage in the News

The hazards of drinking during pregnancy Drinking early in pregnancy is not only is a cause of miscarriage for those babies who survive, alcohol is the leading cause of birth defects and future learning difficulties..

First-Trimester Vaginal Bleeding Tied to Complications Many women bleed in the first trimester and do not miscarry. However, bleeding in the first trimester may signal problems later in the pregnancy.

Toll of miscarriage can linger, lead to divorce for some couples Miscarriage can mean a 22% greater chance of breakup or divorce within the next few years.

June 2009

Miscarriage in the News

Morning sickness leads to smarter kids: StudyAlso mentions that morning sickness may indicate a lower risk of miscarriage.

Should Doctors Say How Often They've Performed a Procedure?CVS carries a risk of miscarriage. If you have a doctor who has not performed this procedure much you may increase your risk of miscarriage.

May 2009

miscarriage in the news

Pregnant women should guard against flu Although the current swine flu is not as dangerous as previous flus, the flu is always a concern during pregnancy.

Moms with morning sickness may have smarter kids Morning sickness has often been a good sign that there is a lower risk of miscarriage and now researchers believe it may mean brighter children.

April 2009

miscarriage in the news

Caffeine link to miscarriage risk Women who consume 200 milligrams of caffeine or more a day are twice as likely to miscarry.

Age and fertility also an issue for men The age of the father may play a role in some miscarriages.

March 2009

miscarriage in the news

It's not too late: Having a baby after 40 Interesting article discussing pregnancy and risks after age 40.

February 2009

miscarriage in the news

Female Obesity Hampers IVF Outcome but not Embryo Quality Being overweight can affect uterine quality for implantation and maintaining a pregnancy but is shown to not have an effect on the actual baby. (may require a log in for this article)

Robotic Procedure Could Reduce Miscarriages A new surgical procedure may help save women from second-trimester miscarriages.

January 2009

Miscarriage in the News

Coffee may raise child cancer risk: New evidence that caffeine could damage babies' DNA Researchers are now examining and believe they've found a link increasing the likelyhood of cancer (Leukemia) in children whose mothers drank coffee or tea while pregnant.

Preconception nutrition: Is your body ready for a baby? Taking simple steps before pregnancy such as lowering elevated blood sugar levels could reduce your risk of miscarriage.

Study: Second-Hand Smoke Linked to Female Infertility Women exposed to second-hand smoke whether as a child or adult have a 39 percent increased likelihood of miscarriage or stillbirth.

Smoking when pregnant affects thyroid for mother and baby We already know that smoking while pregnancy can lead to premature birth, birth defects, SIDS after birth and now we know it can affect a baby's thyroid.

December 2008

Miscarriage in the News

Passive Smoking Can Leave Women Infertile This article claims that women exposed to second-hand smoke are 68% more likely to have fertility issues and more likely to miscarry.

Women stressed BEFORE pregnancy 'are more likely to have a premature baby'

November 2008

Miscarriage in the News

Overweight women at greater risk of miscarriage Women with a BMI over 25 are more likely to miscarry a "healthy" baby than women with lower BMIs.

Statins May Prevent Some Miscarriages Women suffering from antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) may benefit from the use of cholesterol-lowering drugs

Poor oral hygiene a possible danger link in miscarriages Women who have had emergency dental treatment were found in this study to be 2.5 times more likely to have suffered a miscarriage possibly linking oral hygiene to pregnancy loss.

Should Women Say NO to Caffeine During Pregnancy? This article looks at whether caffeine is a risk during pregnancy and what can be done to cut that risk for those addicted to caffeine.

Unborn babies put at risk with figures showing 1 in 5 pregnant mums smoke Yes, smoking is still harmful if you are pregnant and does increase your chance of miscarrying.

Miscarriage and NSAIDs Could aspirin and ibuprofin interfere with implantation and even increase the risk of miscarriage?

October 2008

Miscarriage in the News

How Women With Lupus Can Increase Chance For Healthy Pregnancies Research is showing that women with Lupus can go on to have successful pregnancies.

The dangers of untreated sexual infections Treating STDs as soon as possible may lessen the chance of miscarriage.

New Prenatal Test For Down Syndrome Less Risky Than Amniocentesis Women may soon no longer need invasive tests such as the amniocentesis which carries a slight risk of miscarriage.
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  • Jennifer Jun 2, 2009 @ 8:44 pm | delete
    Thank you for writing these articles. They are very helpful to me.

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