Miscarriages After Healthy Pregnancy

I agree with DeeW,

I too had to ask my doctor to place me on prometrium (sp?) during pregnancy number 6. My first child was a natural vaginal delivery. Baby two was C Section. Baby three was a VBAC, same as baby four, THEN I had a miscarriage, and then I discovered I had thyroid disease. As soon as my thyroid was level a month and a half later I was pregnant with baby 6. My hormone level was dropping and I asked the doctor to place me on prometrium. It kept her in and later I had complications due to pneumonia, I had to be in the hospital for the last five months of the pregnancy b/c the pneumonia caused pre term labor. She had to be born by emergency C Section at 36 weeks (my doctor made me keep her in and let me have her at exactly 36 weeks because my body was so tired) but didn't spend a night in the Neonatal ICU.

Try checking your TSH level first though. My endocrinologist's specialities are: Endocrinology & Metabolism, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, and she told me that the thyroid dysfunction is one of the many reasons women may have miscarriages and it is not screened for enough during pregnancy or otherwise. It's a simple blood test. I had no other symptoms other than fatigue, but I was also working 18 hours a day, so would wouldn't be tired with that kind of schedule?

Best of luck to you. I am very sorry for your loss, I remember the hurt, and I do pray that if it is your desire, that you will have another baby again with a healthy pregnancy and baby.

Try taking an 81mg aspirin when you first find out you're pregnant again. It cures a lot of diagnoses. Since doing this, I have not had any miscarriages. I had a mid-trimester one, a normal pregnancy, two early miscarriages (5 and 11 weeks), and then lost a twin at 20 weeks, the other baby was just fine. It was then that I was diagnosed and started the aspirin. Baby three was heparin and aspirin. I saw Dr. Dorine Day at Lutheran for my last. I don't have her number anymore. She was great. She explains so much! And always answered every question I had. Give her a call if you can see her. I know she's be a long drive, but she's worth it! I know every loss is hard, not matter how early, or if you have a baby already. I'm so sorry. I'd look into it and get some answers. Two books that have helped me are "Empty Arms" I don't remember the author, and have it out on loan to a friend. (Pam Van De something or other, I think) The other one is "Known Only to God" by Martha Cummins Love. That one is harder to get a hold of. I could mail you a copy if you want. I know someone else mentioned it, too, but progesterone is a common problem, too. I hope you have a good support system right now. I'll be praying for you!

S.,
I am so sorry.
I had a normal 1st pregnancy and then had 3 miscarriages at 8, 9 and 11 weeks before it was realized that my Progesterone levels were low and was not able to sustain a pregnancy past the first trimester. I have since gone on to have 2 more children both healthy. Discuss with your doctor if this could be your problem. With my second child I started taking Progesterone two days after I ovulated and continued until I was 13 weeks pregnant. My 3rd pregnancy was a surprise so I didn't start taking progesterone until I was 5 weeks pregnant. My Dr started me as a precaution and as it turned out my levels were low again.
This could be your problem as well. I have found once I started talking to my friends it is more common than you think. Yes you will get told that 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage and it is the bodies way of getting rid of abnormal fetuses, but it still hurts and there are so many questions why??
Just know there are lots of women who feel your pain and loss with you. I wish you all the best. Good Luck

Oh S., what an awful thing to go thru.

I had a hard time getting pregnant the first time - took 6.5 years of trying. I knew that I wanted 2 kids and that I'd like them to be about 3 years apart. I was SO happy when I found out just after my DD turned 3 that I was expecting. At about 11 weeks, I started spotting. Had to rush to have an ultrasound, only to discover that there was no heartbeat. My regular doc was out of town. So, I waited 3 days until she got back as I didn't want to go to one of the on call docs. She told me that she, also had had a miscarrage, so she understood what I was going thru, but that about 45% of pregnancies end this way. I was amazed - I'd never heard that before. Then next day, I had a D&C.

First, I know that it's heartbreaking. But as for a reason, I'm not sure there is one set answer. I think this happens to different people for different reasons. And I realize that's not helpful nor what you want to hear. I wish I had some insight and/or words of wisdom for you, but I don't. I guess I just mostly wanted you to know that you're not alone. Let me know if you want to talk.

Hi S.. I just wanted to tell you I am so sorry for your losses- that is the hardest thing I have EVER had to go through... & I only had one... @ about 16 weeks, though. Anyways- my best recommendation is natural medicine- we go to a chiropractor that also does homeopathic remedies, & works in conjunction with an acupuncturist, (which I've heard can be very useful for this kind of thing- but he induced my labor for me this last time with acupuncture!!), & a masseur. I DO NOT recommend this in place of western medical care (ie- physicians/midwives), but in addition to. Good Luck!!!!!!