Women who have had a stillbirth: Need to be examined, consulted and cared for before becoming pregnant again

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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Nguyen Thi Man - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.

Stillbirth is a very unfortunate phenomenon that occurs when a mother is pregnant. After a miscarriage, a woman's body needs a certain amount of time to recover. Especially before trying to get pregnant again, women who have had a stillbirth need to be examined and counseled before pregnancy and take special care measures.
After the stillbirth, women need to pay attention to continue to visit the doctor periodically to ensure health. Besides, the couple should also perform some tests such as chromosomal testing, ultrasound examination of the uterus, uterine lining, ovaries, eggs, ... to increase the likelihood of having a baby after had a miscarriage in a previous pregnancy and prepare to start a pregnancy again.

1. Preparing for pregnancy after stillbirth

1.1 Pre-pregnancy examination

For pregnant women who have had a history of stillbirth, in order to have a safe next pregnancy, medical experts recommend that pregnant women go to a hospital for a specialist examination before becoming pregnant. Pre-pregnancy screening tests include:
Antiphospholipid syndrome test done during stillbirth but still in the womb or before 2 weeks after aspiration Sexually transmitted disease (syphilis) testing ) Do chromosomal abnormalities in both parents RH blood group incompatibility test

1.2 Health care before pregnancy

Diet full of nutrients to ensure health for the new pregnancy Practice sports, exercise and improve health Vaccinate against infectious diseases Optimistic and happy spirit

1.3 Counseling before pregnancy

Pre-pregnancy counseling is very important and necessary, helping couples who are planning a pregnancy, parents who have been pregnant or had a baby with birth defects, parents who have had Events in previous pregnancies minimize the risk that may occur during pregnancy.
This is especially necessary for mothers who have had a stillbirth. Because the problem of stillbirth is closely related to genes, it is necessary to have a thorough examination and counseling before re-pregnancy. Pre-pregnancy genetic counseling will help identify risk factors, help you and your family make informed decisions, and prevent the occurrence or recurrence of stillbirth.

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2. Where is pre-pregnancy counseling?

Pre-pregnancy health care and counseling program is a program implemented by Vinmec Times City International Hospital to help couples have the best preparation for pregnancy.
The program is run by a team of leading experts who are ready to provide a full range of support services through physical examination and pre-pregnancy screening tests. Especially, the program has the participation of Assoc.Prof.TS.BS. Nguyen Viet Nhan, who has nearly 40 years of experience in the field of Medical Genetics.
The contents of this program at Vinmec include:
Pre-pregnancy genetic counseling Screening for detecting healthy carriers of disease Genes preparing for assisted reproductive services Guidance on drug use during pregnancy Vaccination Vaccines

Take Vitamins and Folic Acid (vitamin B9) Advice on food use before and during pregnancy Advice on prevention of exposure to harmful chemicals, dangerous physical agents Other health problems for you and your husband (wife). A Vinmec geneticist will evaluate you and your family's medical history, provide you and your family with the necessary information about pregnancy preparation after stillbirth, selection of screening and diagnostic tests. necessary for you to be well prepared for pregnancy.

Specialist I Nguyen Thi Man is former Head of Obstetrics Department - Tam Tri Da Nang General Hospital, Head of IUI unit (Intrauterine Insemination) - Hoan My Hospital - Da Nang. The doctor has more than 10 years of experience in diagnosing, consulting and treating in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology such as:
Infertility examination and consultation, implementation of assisted reproductive techniques such as: Ovulation monitoring, intrauterine insemination (IUI) Examination, ultrasound, screening and treatment of gynecological diseases Laparoscopic surgery for ovarian cysts, ectopic pregnancy

Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.

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