Patient's question:
In February 2017, I gave birth to a child naturally. Originally, we planned to have a second child when the first one was a bit older, but in January 2018, I unexpectedly got pregnant and decided to have the baby. When I had a prenatal check-up at two and a half months, the doctor said there was a fetal bud with a heartbeat, but it was slightly smaller. We were worried that the baby might have some defects due to my husband's heavy consumption of betel nuts, beer, and smoking. So, we had an abortion. After a thorough check-up two and a half months ago, I got pregnant again and really wanted this child. During the first check-up, the baby was confirmed to be around the periphery with no issues, just slightly low progesterone, so I was prescribed medication to support the pregnancy. At the sixth week check-up, it was said that the baby had no heartbeat, but we still wanted this child and did not give up. We had many check-ups, and the doctor still said there was no heartbeat. We were about to give up on this child when, at 65 days pregnant, it naturally miscarried.I would like to ask the doctor if the poor development of the two pregnancies is directly related to my husband's smoking, consuming betel nuts, and drinking beer. We still want to have a healthy child in the future, and I would like to know the reason.
Doctor's answer:
Your two pregnancy results are different. The first one might be a late menopause pregnancy, so it's later than the number of days you conceived. The second pregnancy shows this situation again for many reasons, such as problems with the development of the embryo. It is recommended that if you plan to have a baby again, you must have a plan and start one year earlier. First, your husband should not eat betel nuts, smoke, or drink beer. By the time you realize you are pregnant, he can fully recover. Second, you should take folic acid. I wish you success! The above advice is for the question "I gave birth naturally in February 2017," and I hope it helps you. Wishing you health!