MISCARRIAGE

CONCEIVING AFTER MISCARRIAGE

The inability to conceive, and miscarriage after conception, are two completely different problems which require different treatments. Women who do conceive but then miscarry are fertile, but are experiencing other problems, such as a short luteal phase. And, while a woman can ovulate and become pregnant as soon as two weeks after a miscarriage, you very understandably may not feel emotionally and physically ready for pregnancy right away.

Losing a baby at any stage is devastating, and the fear of it happening again can be paralyzing. Grief, anxiety, hopelessness and dread are all normal responses after such an indescribable loss. But Dr. Harper is here to help you find and understand the underlying issues that may have prevented you from carrying your child to term.

With compassion, the latest scientific knowledge, and years of experience, Dr. Harper is here to offer you the holistic medical support you need to naturally balance your body and your your mind, so that you are in the best position to have a successful pregnancy, whenever you are ready.

Thyroid & Miscarriage

It is estimated that one in eight women have thyroid disease and 50% of them are unaware that they have it. Many women go undiagnosed. The symptoms of thyroid dysfunction can be vague and may be missed until a woman is unable to become pregnant, or tragically suffers a miscarriage. Hypothyroidism is the most prevalent form of thyroid disease, and more than 90% of people diagnosed with hypothyroidism have Hashimoto’s disease. Symptoms of hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s are many and can include miscarriage.

If you’ve been having trouble getting pregnant, have irregular periods, think you are not ovulating, or if you have suffered the tragedy of a miscarriage, it is important to have your thyroid function checked BEFORE you get pregnant to make sure your levels are optimal to conceive and maintain a healthy pregnancy.

If you have suffered a miscarriage, Dr. Harper can conduct a thorough thyroid panel of blood tests, to identify any underlying thyroid disease. Then she can prescribe customized, 100% natural, bioidentical hormone replacement, or other thyroid treatments based on your test results, to restore your thyroid function to normal.

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Vitamins & Miscarriage

Vitamin C improves hormone levels and increases fertility in women with luteal phase defect, according to a 2003 study. Moreover, vitamin C can improve sperm quality and motility and protect sperm from DNA damage, thus decreasing the risk of miscarriage and chromosomal problems.

Vitamin B12 can improve sperm quality and production, while strengthening the endometrial lining in egg fertilization, decreasing the chances of miscarriage. According to a 2001 study, vitamin B12 deficiency may also lead to defective implantation, resulting in miscarriage.

Zinc controls estrogen and progesterone levels and helps support a healthy reproductive system. Low levels of zinc have been directly linked to miscarriage in the early stages of pregnancy.

If you have suffered a miscarriage, Dr. Harper can conduct a thorough panel of blood tests to identify any underlying vitamin deficiencies. Then she can prescribe a customized, 100% natural, eating plan and supplements to restore your body to optimal balance.