
15/07/2025
Hie everybody, hope we are doing good.
Today let’s talk about miscarriages, one of the worst ordeal a couple could ever experience.
About 10-20% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, with majority of them happening in the first 13 weeks of pregnancy. Some of the causes and risk factors include:
▪️chromosomal abnormalities - genetic conditions
▪️maternal health conditions which include diseases like thyroid disease, uncontrolled diabetes, infections, uterine and cervix abnormalities, as well as obesity amongst others
▪️maternal age ie older than 35, with the risk increasing with age.
▪️smoking, alcohol, illegal drugs, caffeine
▪️history of previous miscarriage
After a miscarriage we recommend that you get help, visit a clinician who assists you with the appropriate management that includes treatment and future pregnancy plans.
Today’s Dr’s orders: