Miscarriage Information - Myths & Truths in New Infertility Book
Myths 1.
It is the woman's fault.
New research suggests that it is not just the egg but the sperm that can be defective.
For instance, older fathers means older sperm (although nobody told Rupert Murdoch or Rod Stewart) and it can contribute to defective zygotes, a common cause of miscarriage.
Similarly men who smoke, take drugs or drink heavily can contribute to miscarriage although this is perhaps compensated for by also having sex a lot and therefore still producing quantities of children equal to or higher than the general population.
2.
Long car trips cause miscarriage.
This was vehemently told to me by my mother-in-law who was pregnant in the early sixties and this was information being sternly imparted by doctors at the time whilst they were writing thalidomide scripts.
If there was any truth to it back then, it may have been to do with the way they made cars then but roads and suspension have come a long way.
3.
Lying down can stop miscarriage.
I have been vertical, horizontal and on theincline throughout my three miscarriages, but mostly horizontal and I can vouch for the fact that it makes no difference.
Once a miscarriage has started there is little you can do but wait and see, as difficult as this is.
Obviously if there is just some slight bleeding it is advisable not to persist with concreting the pool or chopping firewood but remaining flat and still achieves nothing but boredom at the least and mental disturbance at the worst.
4.
You should just go 'it was for the best' and get over it.
No, everyone has a different response to the loss of a pregnancy.
Go with what feels right - if you want to stay in bed for a week, do.
It's the only way to heal.
5.
If you have one miscarriage you'll have more.
The vast majority of women have one miscarriage and then have normal pregnancy/s.
I wasn't one of them but you need to keep the faith and keep trying, it's part of the healing process.
Truths 1.
Despite being experienced by hundreds of millions of women worldwide it is one of the least talked about issues, which is why I've discussed it openly in my book 'In Vitro Fertility Goddess'.
2.
You cannot stop a miscarriage from happening, nor can any medical practitioner.
3.
You are more likely to suffer a miscarriage over the age of 35.
The rates are - Over 35 - 25%, Over 40 - 33%, over 45 - at least 50% of pregnancies ending in miscarriage.
4.
If you have 3 in a row it is termed 'Recurrent Miscarriage' and doctors will order tests to see if here is an underlying medical reason as I had.
It is the woman's fault.
New research suggests that it is not just the egg but the sperm that can be defective.
For instance, older fathers means older sperm (although nobody told Rupert Murdoch or Rod Stewart) and it can contribute to defective zygotes, a common cause of miscarriage.
Similarly men who smoke, take drugs or drink heavily can contribute to miscarriage although this is perhaps compensated for by also having sex a lot and therefore still producing quantities of children equal to or higher than the general population.
2.
Long car trips cause miscarriage.
This was vehemently told to me by my mother-in-law who was pregnant in the early sixties and this was information being sternly imparted by doctors at the time whilst they were writing thalidomide scripts.
If there was any truth to it back then, it may have been to do with the way they made cars then but roads and suspension have come a long way.
3.
Lying down can stop miscarriage.
I have been vertical, horizontal and on theincline throughout my three miscarriages, but mostly horizontal and I can vouch for the fact that it makes no difference.
Once a miscarriage has started there is little you can do but wait and see, as difficult as this is.
Obviously if there is just some slight bleeding it is advisable not to persist with concreting the pool or chopping firewood but remaining flat and still achieves nothing but boredom at the least and mental disturbance at the worst.
4.
You should just go 'it was for the best' and get over it.
No, everyone has a different response to the loss of a pregnancy.
Go with what feels right - if you want to stay in bed for a week, do.
It's the only way to heal.
5.
If you have one miscarriage you'll have more.
The vast majority of women have one miscarriage and then have normal pregnancy/s.
I wasn't one of them but you need to keep the faith and keep trying, it's part of the healing process.
Truths 1.
Despite being experienced by hundreds of millions of women worldwide it is one of the least talked about issues, which is why I've discussed it openly in my book 'In Vitro Fertility Goddess'.
2.
You cannot stop a miscarriage from happening, nor can any medical practitioner.
3.
You are more likely to suffer a miscarriage over the age of 35.
The rates are - Over 35 - 25%, Over 40 - 33%, over 45 - at least 50% of pregnancies ending in miscarriage.
4.
If you have 3 in a row it is termed 'Recurrent Miscarriage' and doctors will order tests to see if here is an underlying medical reason as I had.
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