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Threatened Miscarriage (cont.)

Prevention

While there is no way to predict or prevent miscarriage in most cases, certain steps can be taken to improve the chance of a pregnancy continuing to term.

  • Get prenatal care and follow the advice of your health care provider.

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

  • Avoid or reduce caffeine intake.

  • Control high blood pressure and diabetes.

  • Get treatment for infections.



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