Patient's question:
When checking, there was no fetal heartbeat, and the result was a stillbirth. The doctor recommended induction of labor.Onset time and cause of illness:
Treatment status: Induced labor
Help desired: I want to ask all the doctors why this happened. A year ago, the one I was pregnant with didn’t have a heartbeat at 50 days. At that time, the house was being painted and I ate crabs (I later learned that pregnant women shouldn’t eat them).
What tests should I do before planning to have another child?
Doctor's answer:
Once a miscarriage occurs, it doesn't necessarily indicate a problem. If it happens consecutively twice, the following tests should be conducted:First, check for any issues with each individual's health, such as the male's sperm analysis and the female's cervical secretion culture to see if there are mycoplasma or chlamydia.
Second, the second pregnancy should be spaced apart by six months to a year. If the pregnancies are too close together, it may lead to the persistence of existing factors, increasing the risk of another miscarriage.
Third, start taking folic acid tablets three months before the next pregnancy to prevent potential neural tube defects in the fetus. Continue taking them for three months post-pregnancy.
Fourth, check if there are any influences from home renovations, such as paint, tiles, or wall tiles, as these materials may emit radiation. Also, assess if the surrounding environment or workplace has any negative effects, such as prolonged exposure to computers or poor air quality. If any harmful factors are present, try to minimize exposure.
Fifth, if necessary, check both individuals' chromosomal status to see if there are any genetic factors.