ABORTION

ABORTION
Marco Ordonez
BSN 3A
Group 4
Definition
Threatened abortion is a
condition that occurs during the
first 20 weeks of pregnancy, in
which vaginal bleeding suggests
an increased risk of miscarriage.
 Causes  
Implantation of the embryo
Infection
Irritation (eg, after intercourse)
Miscarriage
Ectopic pregnancy
Molar pregnancy
Risk Factors

Infection
Trauma
Certain Medicines
Advancing maternal age
Symptoms
The main symptom of
threatened abortion is
bleeding during the first 20
weeks of pregnancy, with or
without abdominal
cramping. The bleeding may
be light or heavy.
Diagnosis
Fetal heart monitoring—a procedure
Ultrasound —a test that
that places electrodes on the abdomen
to detectBlood
the fetaltests
uses sound waves to heart rate (detectable
at 8-10 weeks of pregnancy), and
examine the body
determine the strength and duration of
uterine contractions
Treatment
Medications
Bed Rest
Your doctor may recommend bed
Your
rest doctor
if your mayisprescribe
bleeding heavy.
progesterone,
Studies whicha benefit
have not shown is a to
female
this, hormone
however. He maythat
also give you
instructions on limiting your
supports a pregnancy.
activity.
Prevention
Talk
Limit
Avoid with your doctor
caffeine
alcohol, before
intake.
cigarettes,
Get regular prenatal care.
taking medicines to ensure they
and illegal drugs.
are safe during pregnancy