6 Misconceptions About Miscarriage You Must Clarify!

I am 37 years old. I am pregnant for the first time. When I found out I was pregnant my doctor told me that I have to be at complete bed rest because of my age and that I should avoid sex. I am a very active person and I find complete bed rest very difficult. Can usual activity cause a miscarriage at my age?

There is absolutely no reason for complete bed rest for you. The rate of miscarriage does increase with age but we know that bed rest does not prevent a miscarriage. Complete bed rest also has other bad effects like making your muscles weak and it may also lead to dangerous blood clots in your legs.

As I am fond of telling my patients, if the pregnancy is normal, it will continue even if you jump up and down. On the other hand, if the pregnancy is abnormal, you will miscarry even if you lie completely still in bed for weeks.

In addition, there is no evidence that emotional stress or sexual activity causes miscarriage in a normal pregnancy.

Over the years, medical research has clearly proven that there is no need for hormonal tablets or injections in case of a threatened abortion. The ovary and the placenta produce all the hormones required to keep your pregnancy safe.