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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Pham Thi Yen - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital. Doctor has more than 10 years of experience in examination and treatment in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology.Stillbirth is a nightmare for many couples. Many couples who want to get pregnant again need to pay attention to the following tests.
1. What is stillbirth?
Stillbirth is the death of a fetus before or during delivery. Stillbirth usually occurs during the first 3 months of pregnancy. It affects not only the physical but more painful than the mental of each mother.After the stillbirth has been removed, the mother's body needs a period of time to recover. The larger the stillbirth, the more time it will take to rest. Usually after about 2 weeks to 1 month, the mother's health has stabilized, the spirit is more comfortable, the couple can have normal intercourse. However, if you want to get pregnant after a stillbirth, you need to take some tests.
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2. Necessary tests when preparing for pregnancy after stillbirth
Before trying to get pregnant again, the couple should go to the doctor to determine for sure the cause of the stillbirth. From there, the doctor will give appropriate treatment measures to limit the risk in the next pregnancy.Usually, the cause of stillbirth is due to genetic abnormalities between the mother or the mother with chronic diseases, cardiovascular, lifestyle and many other causes.
More than 50% of first-trimester miscarriages are due to chromosomal abnormalities.
Approximately 20% of women with recurrent miscarriage will be diagnosed with an immunological cause, the most common being Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS).
To check for possible causes and risks, the doctor will conduct some tests as follows before planning a pregnancy:
Testing for chromosomal disorders to detect abnormalities genetics in the couple Antiphospholipid syndrome test (one of the causes of stillbirth). Abdominal ultrasound to check the reproductive organs for abnormalities or abnormalities.
Siêu âm ổ bụng để kiểm tra các bộ phận trong cơ quan sinh sản có dị dạng hay bất thường gì không
3. Notes when preparing for pregnancy after stillbirth
In the period of preparing for pregnancy after stillbirth, the couple should have a healthy diet and supplement with all groups of substances: starch, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals. Mothers should eat more vegetables and fruits to help strengthen the body's resistance. In addition, the mother also needs to absorb about 400 mcg of folic acid for the body to make the next pregnancy safer.Giving up bad habits such as smoking, drinking alcohol, beer, coffee, .. is a mother is to reduce the stillbirth rate. Exercise daily, drink smoothies or participate in healthy games to ensure an ideal health.
Always maintain a cheerful, relaxed spirit even if you have just suffered a shock. Because when you are stressed, fatigue will affect the process of conceiving later.
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