Prevention

There is no way to predict or prevent a miscarriage. Certain steps can be taken, however, to give your pregnancy every chance to continue to term.  

• Get prenatal care and follow the advice of your health care provider (family doctor, obstetrician, midwife).

• Avoid alcohol, nicotine, and street drugs, especially cocaine, during pregnancy.

• Avoid or cut down on caffeine.
  
  
• Control high blood pressure and diabetes.
  
  
• Identify and treat any bacterial and certain viral infections.