The main concern for all parents once they get pregnant is that something happens and unfortunately the fetus does not advance and a abortion. Especially during the first trimester of pregnancy, where the greatest development of the fetus occurs, is when there is the most probability of pregnancy loss. When this happens, the logical question that everyone asks is why?
In many cases it is not possible to determine the cause that has produced the interruption of the pregnancy, but certain factors are known that put the development of the fetus at risk. For many people, know the reason why the baby has not succeeded, is an aid to overcome the loss. However, if you are pregnant you should not obsess over this issue. Maintain a positive and healthy attitude and enjoy this stage with your mind free from negative thoughts.
Possible causes of pregnancy loss
A series of highly complex biological processes are involved in the conception. It is possible that during cell division, certain errors occur that can put the viability of the fetus at risk. In this circumstance the genetics of the father or the mother do not intervene, it is a casual fact and difficult to understand. When a pregnancy is interrupted spontaneously in the first weeks, a great majority is due to possible malformations in the fetus' genetics.
A pregnancy can be interrupted for different reasonsIn some cases, the cause will be as a consequence of what was commented in the previous point. In other cases, the spontaneous abortion it can be caused by problems in the mother. Next we are going to review the most common causes of pregnancy loss.
Causes derived from the fetus
The causes that provoke the interruption of pregnancy as a result of a malformation on the chromosomes of the fetus, they are as follows:
The hollow or anembryonic egg
This occurs when an egg is fertilized but does not become an embryo. It is possible that it is implanted in the uterus but there is really no pregnancy. It is also possible that the development of the embryo is paralyzed, in the first weeks after implantation. That is, when this actually happens, pregnancy never comes into being and occurs in a high percentage of abortion cases in the first weeks.
Ectopic or extrauterine pregnancy
In this case what happens is that the ovum once fertilized is implanted outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube. This prevents the embryo from developing and therefore the pregnancy cannot continue normally.
Molar pregnancy
This is one of the less common causes of miscarriage. It is due to a malformation of the placenta, it develops rapidly and abnormal tissue grows in it, turning into cyst masses. This problem occurs at the moment of conception and it is possible that there is an embryo but its viability is low or null.
Death of the fetus
Intrauterine fetal death is when the fetus reaches a weight greater than 500 grams and is about the 20th week of gestation. That is, when the baby could have survived outside the womb if suitable conditions had existed. This usually occurs in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy and is determined based on the weight and gestational age of the fetus.
Causes derived from the mother
In other cases, the miscarriage may be caused by genetic abnormalities, diseases and other factors.
For diseases like:
- Diabetes, when it is not treated correctly
- Different infections
- Thyroid that is not properly controlled
- Hormonal deficiencies
- Peculiarities genetic
- Problems in The uterus
Other risk factors derived from the mother are:
- Age, a pregnancy after 35 years carries a higher risk of miscarriage
- Bad habits such as tobacco, alcohol use, and drug use
- In a small percentage, it is possible that some tests that are carried out during pregnancy, may cause the interruption of pregnancy
In most cases it is not possible to prevent abortion from occurring, the only thing you can do is take care of yourself and keep a positive attitude. Take care of your diet, walk as much as you can and strictly follow medical check-ups. And do not hesitate, if you have any doubts or fears, talk to the doctor who is in charge of monitoring your pregnancy.