Threatened abortion is a pregnancy disorder

characterized by the occurrence of minor

bleeding when pregnancy has not aged 20
weeks.
This situation takes place when the products of
conception are still in the womb and NOT
cervix dilation.
In other words, spots of blood spots appear
when the fetus is still in the womb.
This disorder is usually accompanied by
pain in the abdominal area although
there are many patients who did not
experience a similar pain.
In addition, in many cases, this disorder
occurs concurrently with the uterine
muscle contraction.
This disorder simply indicate a threat to a
pregnancy, meaning the process of
pregnancy can still be maintained and
continued in certain circumstances.
Therefore, it becomes important to know
the cause of threatened abortion so that
later can be decided whether the
pregnancy will still be maintained or not.
Threatened abortion is a pregnancy
disorder that often comes when the
pregnancy has reached 20 weeks
marked with patches of blood and fetal
status that lingers.
These disorders can be avoided such as
by knowing the cause and diligent
consult a doctor.
Some causes of threatened
abortion are as follows:
Chromosomal abnormalities.
This factor is considered as the highest cause of
occurrence of threatened abortion
Hormonal factors
Deformities of the uterus
Maternal disease and endomentrim factors.
Namely unpreparedness receive the products of
conception because of inadequate nutrition of
pregnant women who consumed or spacing
pregnancies that are too tightly
Disease father
Weak immune
External influences, such as viruses, drugs, radiation, etc.
trauma
Abnormalities in the placenta
The uterus is too fast stretch, such as in a multiple
pregnancy and molar.
If the cause of this disorder is quite severe and can
not be overcome and can threaten the life them
premature birth, infants with low birth weight,
antepartum haemorrhage, premature rupture of
membranes to miscarriage or fetal death.
Therefore, if after pregnancy threatened abort
routine inspections,
adequate rest and
nutritious foods into a requirement that must be
met.

support from family and

loved ones are also much needed considering
this disorder usually causes
emotional burden is not light.
The possible risks as well as various treatment w
physically and psychologically draining pregnant
women so that much – needed
psychological assistance as well.
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 HANDLING
When symptoms of threatened abortion
occurs, there are at least two things that
should be done as soon as possible.
The first is to make sure the cause by
examining the benefits of ultrasound
pregnancy or laboratory tests that more fuller.

Here are handling for threatened abortion:

FIRST STEP
If the cause of this disorder is still unknown in the
scale of light and can be handled, pregnancy can be
maintained and the pregnant woman is required to
make total bedrest. for this purpose, pregnant
women are advised to be hospitalized at least 2-3
days.
Besides, intercourse during pregnancy is not
recommended (abstitensia)
And pregnant women are expected to begin gradual
mobilization of sitting, standing and then walking
once believed there would be no bleeding within the
next 24 hours.
The second step is to consume uterine tonic which
contains progesterone hormonal preparations
manifold.
This substance plays an important role in implantation,
particularly in preparing the uterus, as well as
maintain and sustain a pregnancy.
Its function is considered to be able to support the
relaxation of the uterus as it can reduce the
contraction of the uterus faster than bedrest or in the
language of medicine generally referred bedrest.
However, once again, to function whether or not these
drugs depends on the underlying cause occurrence
of threatened abortion.
 PREVENTION
After knowing the various causes of this
disorder, threatened abortion could have
been avoided with early conduct
preventive measures.

As for the practical steps that can be taken

to minimize the risk of threatened abortion
are as follows:
Regularly went to the doctor, consult and
undergo an ultrasound test.
3 In this way at least can make a mother,
know the symptoms of abnormalities in
the womb as early as possible so.in
case of abnormality, can be quickly
carried out measures to be undertaken
to avoid higher risk.
Preparing for pregnancy as well as possible,
such as inadequate nutrition of pregnant
women, strengthen the immune system, or if
necessary, therapy for treating acute
diseases (such as typhoid, malaria,
pyelonephritis, pneumonia and others) or
chronic (tuberculosis, severe anemia,
laparotomy and others) both suffered
prospective fathers and mothers.but can be
transmitted to infants, certain diseases
suffered by the prospective father / mother
can also impede the process of pregnancy.
 Reduce physical activity since
pre-pregnancy to pregnancy.

• Selective in taking the drug and consult

in advance whether a drug is safe
consumed by pregnant women or
not.(See also: the danger of ulcer drugs
for pregnant women)
Get enough rest and calm the mind. One of the
reasons that can trigger the occurrence of
threatened abortion is psychological
pressure such as trauma, shock or fear very
remarkable. Therefore, pregnant women
should condition the mind to be relaxed and
at ease as much as possible.the role and
support of those closest to is also very
necessary in order to create conditions
conducive
 Spacing pregnancies
• Taking vitamins and other
nutrients that the body needs

• Undergoing ANC or Antenatal Care, namely

the treatment of pregnant women as early as
possible to identify and prevent conditions
that threaten the safety of the baby and the
mother.This program will also help pregnant
women to undergo pregnancy and make
those moments is like a pleasant experience