{"id":10752,"date":"2018-03-26T20:15:00","date_gmt":"2018-03-27T03:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avawomen.com\/?p=10639"},"modified":"2019-07-19T15:58:18","modified_gmt":"2019-07-19T22:58:18","slug":"causes-of-miscarriage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.avawomen.com\/avaworld\/causes-of-miscarriage\/","title":{"rendered":"Causes of Miscarriage: The Truth About What You Can Do To Avoid Them"},"content":{"rendered":"

It can be tempting to intensely analyze your recent activity for potential causes of miscarriage: Was it stress? Should you have avoided that intense workout? Could it have been that extra cup of coffee?<\/p>\n

All of this wondering really comes down debunking this important miscarriage myth<\/a>: can\u00a0you<\/em>\u00a0cause a miscarriage?<\/p>\n

The answer, for the vast majority of miscarriages, is NO. Still, the early weeks of pregnancy can be anxiety-provoking, watching for miscarriage symptoms<\/a>, being cautious about what you can do, and even wondering if you should risk\u00a0announcing your pregnancy early<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To dispel myths surrounding causes of miscarriage, this post will distinguish between what truly causes miscarriage and what does not.<\/p>\n

Chromosomal abnormalities are the most common causes of miscarriage<\/h2>\n

Around 30% of pregnancies end with miscarriage<\/a>, and while there isn’t a test or a procedure to definitively account for every single cause of miscarriage, we know that most of the time, miscarriages occur during the first trimester, and the most common reason is chromosomal abnormalities.<\/p>\n

A chromosomal abnormality means that when the sperm fertilized the egg, the resulting embryo had the incorrect number of chromosomes, or there were errors in cell division that led to parts of the chromosomes getting lost or incorrectly copied. These abnormalities result in a non-viable embryo and ultimately a pregnancy loss, included miscarriages such as a blighted ovum<\/a> miscarriage or chemical pregnancy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The most likely explanation for why this happens is random chance.\u00a0\u00a0While researchers are trying to understand whether certain environmental factors, like folic acid<\/a> intake or radiation, affect chances of chromosomal abnormalities, there is currently no definitive evidence to support these connections.<\/p>\n

Can exercise cause miscarriage?<\/h2>\n

A common misunderstanding is that exercise or intense workouts are causes of miscarriage. In fact, a recent survey<\/a> of pregnant women found that about 27% of women deliberately\u00a0avoided<\/em> exercise because they were worried about this risk.<\/p>\n

There is no scientific evidence to support this claim. In fact, avoiding exercise can increase the likelihood of factors that do <\/em>increase risk for miscarriage<\/a>, like obesity. So, it’s important to regularly exercise and maintain a healthy weight, and healthcare professionals encourage\u00a0pregnancy workouts<\/a> .<\/p>\n

Can stress cause miscarriage?<\/h2>\n

A recent survey<\/a> found that about 75% of women thought that stress caused their miscarriage. The problem in debunking this claim is that stress is a potent but complex phenomenon. Here’s what you need to know:<\/p>\n