With Reflexologist Nuria Weaver
Home Remedies for Preventing Miscarriage
Miscarriage is the loss of pregnancy before 20-24 weeks. It normally takes place in the first 2 trimesters. In the third trimester the chances of miscarriage is low.
Causes of miscarriage are as follows:
- Cervix weakness
- Resistant disorders
- Imperfect Chromosome
- Hormonal imbalance due to progesterone deficiency makes the uterine environment less receptive leading to abortion
- Premature rupture of the membranes
- Malformation of the uterus
- Chronic sickness like high blood pressure, chronic or acute respiratory diseases, severe anemia, diabetes and thyroid problems
- Viral infections
- Trauma on the abdominal wall by fall or blow
- Change in environment or emotional upset may affect the uterine activity leading to miscarriage
- High stress situation like financial problems, health problems, unwanted pregnancy, unstable marriage
- Internal examination in early months, minor trauma
- Environmental toxins like lead, anesthetic gases, arsenic, tobacco, alcohol, caffeine, radiation in excess amount
- High doses of drugs used for antimalarial preparations or epilepsy
- Hydramnios or excessive water
- Low-lying placenta
- Lifting weights
- Deficiency of vitamin E or folic acids
Symptoms of miscarriage:
- Pain in the lower abdomen
- Vaginal bleeding
Home remedies for preventing miscarriage are as follows:
- Combine a teaspoon of fresh amla juice and honey. Take this every morning during pregnancy to avoid miscarriage. This is one of the efficient home remedies for preventing miscarriage.
- Prepare a brew from safflower foliage. This is also useful in the prevention of early miscarriage. It is a good home remedy for preventing miscarriage.
- Take Ascorbic acid of about 6-10 grams for 5-10 days. It also helps in reducing the chance of miscarriage.
- Apply a cold compress to the perineum, internal portion of the thighs and the lumbar region during the first trimester of pregnancy. This is also one of the beneficial home remedies for preventing miscarriage.
- In 1/2 cup of milk boil 1/4 teaspoon of ground bay leaf. Let it get cool. Drink this 2 times a day to protect the foetus. This is one of the successful home remedies for preventing miscarriage.
- Apply a hot compress to the feet.
- Avoid tobacco, smoking and drinking alcohol as soon as the pregnancy is confirmed.
- Drink raspberry tea during pregnancy. It strengthens the uterus that shortens labor and coordinates contractions. It is a very good natural treatment for miscarriage.
- Take wild yam along with herbs cramp bark to prevent miscarriage and relieve leg pains. This is one of the productive home remedies for preventing miscarriage.
- Take herb corn silk. It helps to reduce bleeding after labor and also helps in easy labor. This is a natural remedy for preventing miscarriage.
- Drink nutmeg tea. It helps the uterus to contract and reduce bleeding after birth.
- Take the herb thyme by adding it to tea. It helps to expel the placenta.
- Take herbs hawthorn and cramp bark in the form of capsules. It will help to avoid miscarriages.
- Take herbs red raspberry, lobelia and false unicorn. It helps to strengthen the uterus that helps in shortening the labor. Take them daily during pregnancy. These are very positive home remedies for preventing miscarriage. Red raspberry contains minerals and vitamins including magnesium, calcium, vitamin B complex and iron. It acts as a uterine tonic.
- Good and natural sources of vitamin can also help in prevention of miscarriage. Vitamin E, B6, B-complex enhance the health of mother and baby and therefore is considered to be essential.
- Asparagus works wonders in treating problems related to women reproduction. It is commonly known as shatavari in India. Asparagus can treat threatened miscarriages and infertility with other benefits. This is one of the excellent home remedies for preventing miscarriage.
- Drink ginger (adarak) tea. It is treats vomiting tendency, sickness during pregnancy without causing any harm to. It does not cause any kind of problem during delivery. It is one of the unique home remedies for preventing miscarriage.
Diet to avoid miscarriage:
- The diet should comprise of nutrients and vitamins as it helps the foetus to grow. Nutritional supplements and herbs may be used to enhance the diet. Fresh vegetables, whole grains, fresh fruits, sprouts, butter, dairy products, seeds, nuts, organically raised animal protein and yoghurt should be included in diet.
- Smoking should be avoided as deprives the baby of oxygen.
- Consuming alcohol is the major cause of mental retardation and birth defects in new born. It should be avoided in every stages of pregnancy.
- Pregnant women should avoid white sugar as it contains chemicals that can cause miscarriage.
- Also avoid tobacco.
Exercise:
Yogic asanas such as vajrasana, sarvangasana, bhujangasana, dhanurasana, shalabhasana, trikonasana and paschimottashaha are very useful in avoiding miscarriage.
- You can also do stretching exercises. It relieves back pain, keeps the mind stress free, relaxes tired muscles and improves the confidence of pregnant women for delivering the child and also improves the strength of joint muscles.
- Avoid stressful exercises. Practice pranayama everyday in the morning. It relaxes the body and highly beneficial for pregnancy and normal delivery. It has no complications and side effects involved. Breathing and stretching exercises are also helpful in preventing miscarriage. Deep breathing lessens the defects in blood vessels, increases blood circulation and eliminates various reasons of miscarriage.
Follow the home remedies for preventing miscarriage and give birth to a healthy baby as motherhood is the gift of nature. Also follow the diet that should be rich in proteins and carbohydrates and contain less fat. You can also do light breathing and stretching exercises.
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