In 2005, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical medicine carried out a research for the Miscarriage Association and came up with some factors that may increase or decrease the risk of miscarriage. I would like to start by sharing the factors that reduce the risk of miscarriage because I’m sure that is more like what you would want to read about first (I know I would!).
These don’t mean you won’t miscarry but it just means you are less likely to.
· Pregnancy history – if the pregnancy was planned and your last pregnancy ended in a live birth of a baby. Women who experience nausea (i.e. morning sickness) are also less likely to miscarry.
· Emotional state – if you are happy and relaxed.
· Diet – if you take your recommended vitamins (especially folic acid) and have a diet rich in fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products (milk, cheese, etc) and ... chocolate!
· If you continue to have sexual intercourse as long as there is no bleeding.
Well I guess what the scientists have proven is that, for a successful pregnancy think happy thoughts and bring on the chocolate!
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Thursday, June 11, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Results are in!
For those of you that have been following (or if you've read my old blog posts) you'll know that I've been working on a research project to highlight to health care providers the importance of information and support to women after a miscarriage and the relevance of this service in Nigeria.
I'm excited to note that I've started analysing the results from the questionnaires i distributed and the results are what i hoped for. First of all, I've been able to prove that here in Nigeria we have the same prevalence of miscarriage as is stated in books in the UK and US, which is 1 in 4 women would have experienced a miscarriage in their lifetime. The commonest emotion highlighted by these women after their miscarriage was misery followed closely by fear.
With the right information and comforting support i believe we can make sure that other women in the future don't have to walk this path alone and I'm grateful for the privilege to speak out for them.
I'm excited to note that I've started analysing the results from the questionnaires i distributed and the results are what i hoped for. First of all, I've been able to prove that here in Nigeria we have the same prevalence of miscarriage as is stated in books in the UK and US, which is 1 in 4 women would have experienced a miscarriage in their lifetime. The commonest emotion highlighted by these women after their miscarriage was misery followed closely by fear.
With the right information and comforting support i believe we can make sure that other women in the future don't have to walk this path alone and I'm grateful for the privilege to speak out for them.
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