Mult. Miscariges

There is a website that I used to go to when I was having fertility problems. tryingtoconceive.com ~ The person who hosts it (Mama Kath) is VERY knowledgable with stuff like this and has helped many women go to term with alternative remedies. I could not have had my two kids without her. I just couldn't get pregnant was my deal. If you have any questions you can email me at ____@____.com -

I am so sorry for the pain you have gone through. I myself lost 5 babies by miscarriage. No one could explain it & I didn't want to go through all the testing/drugs. My ob at the time said that many women who have miscarried can't support the blood flow to the fetus. So, she suggested taking one 81mg aspirin per day. I did that for 4-5 months & then I got pregnant. I carried that pregnancy to term. :-) Since then, I have spoken to two other women who had multiple miscarriages then tried the aspirin therapy and carried to term. Such a small thing to do but what a difference! Best wishes to you!

I would consider seeing either an Integration Doctor who specializes in fertility/pregnancy (I know one in the Madison, WI, area) or a Naturopathic Doctor. It is obvious that your body is either lacking something (nutrients) or it has an internal problem that allopathic doctors are not finding.

An Integration Doctor/Naturopathic Doctor looks at things differently than an allopathic doctor. They look to make sure your body has enough nutrients and that your cells are working well at the cellular level--if either of these are off, they create a whole host of problems in the body.

Integration Doctors and Naturopathic Doctors are trained to help the body heal and to prevent health problems; to that end, they are trained in nutrition and wellness and prevention. They catch problems before they become life-long, chronic illnesses. Allopathic doctors are only trained to do something when your body is already out of whack and is seriously sick/diseased; then they can do surgery or prescribe medications, which do the body more harm with their side effects.

If you're interested in the Integration Doctor I know who deals with infertility and pregnancy, please contact me.

Katilynne,
I am so sorry for your losses.
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Can you find another doctor?
Victoria

Katilynne, I'm so sorry for your lose. I also had a miscarriage two years ago and it was very difficult. I got help from Aalfa Family Practice in White Bear Lake. The nurse practioner there had me take Prometrium 10 days after my peak ovulation (I charted my cycles with natural family planning) and I had to have progesterone shots two times/week until I was 5 months pregnant with my daughter. When I had my miscarriage my progesterone level was too low even though I was getting progesterone shots. My levels kept dropping. I have PCOS polycystic ovarian syndrome and having a low progesterone level is a common reason why women with PCOS miscarry. It is definitely worth checking out.

My heart goes out to you...I suffered one miscarriage (our first pregnancy) and it was absolutely hearbreaking. I can't imagine multiple...

My miscarriage was one of those "natural" miscarriages, which they say occurs in 1 of 3 pregnancies. You don't say how far along you were when you miscarried, but it's possible your hormones are off... if you're progesterone levels are low (should be around 15 at ovulation) and increases with pregnancy.. but if they're not high enough your body won't be able to retain the embryo and ultimately the pregnancy. I'd see a fertility specialist... I highly recommend Dr. Theodore Nagel at the U of M Reproduction Center. Good luck to you

Please accept my condolences for your losses, Katilynne. When I miscarried, it comforted me to think of my little angels in heaven. You've been given lots of good advice. I don't think anyone else has mentioned, though, how endometreosis can be a factor. If you'd like more info about that, along with suggestions for some natural approaches to dealing with endometreosis, feel free to send me a private message with your e-mail address.
Blessings,
A.

if you dont think your doctor is doing enough, you should try to find another. It's never a bad thing to get a second (or even third) opinion.

I am sorry to hear about your situation. A friend of mine had a similar experience - she was never able to make it past 3 months. She sought the help of a fertility specialist and ended up having low hormone levels. She made it full term after she started her therapy and now has a healthy baby. Maybe you could seek a second opinion with a different fertility doctor? Best wishes to you and your family.

Have you had your sugar and insulin levels checked? A friend of mine had two miscarriages. Then they found that she had some issues with her insulin levels (but she was not diabetic and did not have gestational diabetes. They treated her with a diabetic drug (metaformin I think). She has had two full term pregnancies since then. Good luck!

I agree with Dawn & Kimberly about the Factor V, that's what I was going to tell you. I worked in high risk OB & had lots of people who tested positive for this. Most Dr.'s either do not know or think to test for it. I would ask your Dr. to test you for it. Good luck!

Hi Katilynne - I am so sorry about your miscarriages. I was wondering if your dr. has tested you for Factor V (5) Leiden Deficiency Mutation. It is a blood clotting disorder. I have Factor V (I call it FVL)and while have never experienced a miscarriage, it is very common for women with it to have miscarriages. You don't have to have any "warning" signs of FVL either, other than the miscarriages. While I was pregnant with each of my boys (I have 2) I had to take daily shots of heparin, and saw a dr. at Mayo in Rochester. While this is not necessarily what caused your miscarriages, it might be a good idea to check with your dr about it.
Good luck and hope you find an answer!

Without reading the other suggestions, I just wanted to say I have two MC and then had accupuncture to support my body before the pregnancy and then during the first trimester and had a healthy boy. I think it helped a lot and suggest it (to support whatever else you're doing). Good luck!

I don't have any advice for you, I'm sorry. And I am so sorry that you have had so many miscarriages. I just wanted to point out to you that you are swimming in an ocean of grief right now, so give yourself permission to need things. You might need grief counseling, you might need more time alone (or more time with your friends), you might need more sleep, you might need more hugs.....What has happened to you is devastating and you should get all the support you need.

My prayers will be with you.

I am so sorry for your loss. I had 2 mis-carriages prior to carrying my now 3-1/2 year old to term and have had 2 mis-carriages since he was born (each pregnancy was a year in between, so not only do we loose the baby, but it takes us forever to get pregnant again). Our doctor did all the testing available and found no reason for it. So then we went to a fertility clinic and she too was stumped. So her last peice of advice was to try invitro or just keep trying and hoping one will make it full term.

I plan on trying until we can carry one full term again, in my eyes I will get the baby I am meant to have, my son was meant to have me as his mommy and thats why I could carry him to term and I know in my heart that whenever we are blessed with another baby it will be the one I am meant to have. I have to believe this in order to keep dealing with the loss, it is too hard without hope. I am not a church goer, but I have come to believe I will get what I am meant to get. It does not make the loss any easier to handle, but it does keep me going.

I wish you all the luck in the world, and I think you should also seek another opinion.

Generally most doctors consider one miscarriage bad luck, the second tragic and the third establishes a pattern. Because your first miscarriage is so far back and you had a live birth after, it will not be considered for diagnosis at this point.

If your doctor has not suggested any testing for you, see a different doctor. After 3 miscarriages it is time to see a fertility specialist.

Miscarriages can have any number of reasons: hormonal and genetic factors are the most common, and they are mostly influenced by maternal age (you do not write how old you are) and health factors (but paternal factors are also involved occasionally).

Usually workups start with blood tests (hormone levels), a thorough gynecological exam and ultrasound to determine any structural issues of the uterus.
You don't seem to have trouble achieving a pregnancy, just keeping it, so your doctor may suggest you try again and then monitor your hormone levels very carefully. If a hormonal cause is suspected or diagnosed you can be prescribed hormone therapy to help sustain the pregnancy.

Please keep in mind that if you are older (35 or even 40+) the quality of the genetic material is declining and there is no treatment available for this other than relying on an egg donor.
Good luck!

i feel your pain. it is horrible. i had 4 miscarriages before i had my daughter. I dont know if your doctor has suggested baby asprin at all? when i got pregnant with my daughter my OB told me to take one chewable baby asprin a day. it is supposed to help support blood flow to uterus. i did it, and that is how i have my 2 kids! best of luck to you, and feel free to message me if you want to vent!

Hi Katilynne-
I am very sorry to hear about your miscarriages. Just as another poster noted, I too am Factor V (5) Leiden positive. I have learned it is more common that usual and people tend not to get tested until after a few miscarriages. It is a simple blood test. I used a low dose Heparin injection through three pregnancies successfully. If you have not already ruled this out, ask about getting tested.
Good luck!
D.