a little scared~

[OconfusedK]

I was pregnant once before when I was younger, and I had a miscarriage, I am scared that now that I am eight teen and once again pregnant, It might happen again. I was wondering what are some signs of miscarriage, and how to prevent one, I know theres no REAL way of preventing it, but what are so precautions I can take.  

[OconfusedK]

Thank you all you ladies really helped me out a lot esp. calming me down!

[martikadragoon]

Alaysha is correct. most miscarriages are due to chromosomal abnormalaties that are there from conception and there cant be anything done about that. As long as your not spotting or bleeding you should be fine and so should baby.

[SunWorshiper_26]

I also had a prior miscarriage and I was so scared when I got pregnant again bc I was afraid of miscarriage. I went so far as to not having sex during the first trimester, avoiding hot baths, drank tons of water and put my feet up as much as possible. No lifting, very minimal housework and such.

As for your boyfriend I think going to your dr appt with you may help him. It will make things more real for him. Men don't become fathers the second you get a positive test but we become mothers the second we test positive. It may take some time for it to really sink in and feel real to him. I know my husband it took several weeks and we had a planned pregnancy. He isn't experiencing the symptoms or anything so it's less real and constant reminder for them whereas for us it's practically all we think about 24/7.

I wish you the best of luck. I know it's hard not to stress about the potential of miscarriage especially after going through one already but try your best to think positive and be happy. Every day is another day closer to meeting your baby. :)

Signs of possible miscarriage are: severe cramping, red blood, loss of pregnancy symptoms and shoulder pain.

Once you hear/see a heartbeat the chance of miscarriage drops dramatically.

Congratulations on your pregnancy feel free to message me if you have questions. I am 33 weeks pregnant with my first child and my last pregnancy ended in miscarriage at 6 weeks pregnant.

[alaysha]

I worked as a server at a restaurant which involved me having to walk probably a couple of miles a day and carrying heavy trays. My doctor said that until I was further into my pregnancy not to worry about carrying the trays. As for your boyfriend let him get used to the idea if you being pregnant since it might right now be a shock and if all else fails remind him that he was the one who was irresponsible and didn't wear a condom and that if he wasn't willing to make one he should have taken more precautions.

[OconfusedK]

My job consist of me on my feet and scrubbing cars from anywhere to two to eight hours a day, can this cause a miscarriage?  Thank you both for the answers, they really help. I have my first dr. appointment on monday and I am hoping for positive news. so please keep your fingers crossed for me. My boyfriend is taking me to the dr, but since I told him he has been acting a little jerkyish and its stressing me out, any advice on how to get him to understand that we are in this together and him stressing me out isn't going to help? He is the person I got pregnant with last time, We have been together for four and a half years, but i don't know if I can take him acting so hateful towards me.

[alaysha]

Most miscarriages are from chromosomal abnormalities and are determinded before you even get pregnant. There isn't any way to prevent them. However some things to help you not loose a baby are don't drink, do drugs, lift heavy things, sky dive, bungie jump, or play any extreme sports that can cause injury to your stomach.

[julianovak]

Take your prenatels, dont lift anything heavier then 20 lbs, Dont do any sports that you could get hurt..... Good luck girli!