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I'm 19 turning 20 this yr and im pregnant for the first time. I've never had a miscarriage or any real pregnancy scares. My period was for the most part regular. I used to get horrible cramps and i mean horrible. Last year my cramps just disappeared but in December and January those horrible cramps returned. A couple weeks ago I didnt get my period and I immediately tested a positive home pregnancy test. I haven't had a chance to see a Dr. so I read forums and my app that I have. I'm terrified of all this miscarriage talk. I feel fine mostly and I have been experiencing typical symptoms including mild cramping when i make a sudden movement or just randomly. There hasn't been any bleeding however. I have experienced quite a bit a discharge. I feel like my pregnancy is progressing fine, but are there ways to prevent a miscarriage or detect one?
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Just to let you all know, i have read all of your comments and i wanna thank you ladies! Today i went to the dr to confirm my pregnancy nd not only does it feel more real but i'm even more excited.
Your story sounds just like mine! Im 19 (20 at end of this month) and im 15 weeks pregnant with baby #1 :) everything has been going rly smooth but I also worry about a miscarriage. I have always dreamed of being a mom and im so happy my husband is getting rly excited too. I w8ed till I was about 12 weeks b4 I seen a dr, but my first visit I got to hear the heart beat and it made me so happy I cried! (Make sure u bring ur cell so u can record it) im sure ur pregnancy will go smoothly!
I'm 21 and have had three miscarriages before this pregnancy. I have a hard time carrying fetus' because of my uterus. They couldn't properly attach because the lining was so thick. But god has blessed me with this twin pregnancy. I am 28+3 and none of my other pregnancies went past 12 weeks. You should be perfectly fine and not worry about a mc. As long as no sever cramping with bleeding is going on. Congrats and best of luck :)
Im 20 about to be 21 and unfortantely i just had a miscarriage. I was so worried about it too but doctor said that you cant prevent it at all. The only time you should be worried is if you start bleeding thats how i knew and bad cramping. I hope you have a healthy pregnancy and dont worry too much!!
I'm 20 & 20 weeks pregnant with my first and was not to long ago thinking like you. Other than close family I didn't tell anyone I was pregnant until I reached 16 weeks just to be on the safe side. Worrying is all part of the process I guess lol. When you have your scans your mind will be put at ease because you get to see just how safe, happy and healthy your baby is. Congratulations on your pregnancy and I wish you a healthy journey into motherhood :-D
I'm glad I can help! This site Is wonderful when It comes to voicing out your worries and regarding questions about pregnancy or If you juss need to vent about somethin'. That's what we are here for, to help you with questions or concerns or If you juss need someone to talk to or can relate with. I'm 19, will be turning 20 In July and I'm a ftm as well. This site has really helped me a lot ease my mind so don't hesitate to ask any more questions! Congrats and good luck with everythin'! =-]
Thank you all. It helps to voice my worry and see that im not over-reacting. I read that miscarriages were caused by chromosomal abnormalities and it helps that you posted it Lanny_Licorice.
I just turned 20 a couple weeks ago and this is also my first pregnancy. Ill be 22weeks this thursday, just wanted to say congrats and if you have any questions feel free to message me :) its such an amazing experience (so far!). So many new and exciting things are going to start happenning to you! Congrats momma!!!
You can't prevent a miscarriage since It's a spontaneous loss of a fetus and It's caused by chromosomal abnormalities In the baby. You can however prevent a miscarriage by other means like not smokin' or using drugs during pregnancy and most other common sense situations on not what to do while pregnant. To detect a possible miscarriage, some symptoms are: Bleeding which progresses from light to heavy(like your on your period), severe cramps, abdominal pain, and tissue or clot-like material that passes from the vagina. But everythin' you said Is completely normal so you shouldn't worry so much. =-] I know I was constantly worrying until I was able to feel my baby move often, It's natural. But try not to stress about It.
There is nothing you can do to stop a miscarriage happening as they usually happen because of a severe birth defect or problem which would prevent it being a healthy pregnancy. Signs of one are severe cramping and/or bleeding.
Did you fear a miscarriage? Or was everything fine?..... I'm the family oriented young woman and have always dreamed of being a great mother. I think once i go to the dr i will be fine.
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