THEto model and influencer Natalia Paragoni has recently opened your heart on social mediarecounting the experience of a miscarriage. The former face of Men and Womenwho is now expecting a second child together with Andrea Zellettasaid that “I had constant bleeding and lived in anxiety.” And he described the symptoms and the rush to hospital where an ultrasound unfortunately confirmed that the fetus no longer showed signs of life. His testimony, shared with sincerity and courage, attracted great attention, highlighting a topic often surrounded by silence and taboos.
What is miscarriage
THE‘spontaneous abortionalso defined as natural termination of pregnancy, occurs when the loss of the fetus occurs before the twentieth week. Second the website of Santagostino Centerabout one in five pregnancies ends in miscarriagemaking it an unfortunately relatively common occurrence. In most cases the cause is genetic, but other factors can contribute to its onset.
Why does a miscarriage happen?
The causes can therefore be multiple. But in the vast majority of cases miscarriage is not the result of “wrong” behavior: there is no fault of the woman or her partner. As he explains Humanitasthe chromosomal anomalies of the fetus are among the main causes that prevent the correct development of pregnancy. Also hormonal problemssuch as insufficient levels of progesterone, can hinder the maintenance of gestation.
Certain maternal medical conditions, including uncontrolled diabetes, thyroid disease or autoimmune diseaseincrease the risk. In some cases, some external factors, such as infections or physical trauma, can also contribute. Often, however, the precise causes remain unknown. But the occurrence of a miscarriage does not mean that future pregnancies cannot be successful.
What happens after a miscarriage
After a miscarriage, your medical options depend on the type of situation and how much time has passed. In some cases, the hospital may offer a curettagea surgical procedure to remove tissue left in the uterus. In other cases, it is possible wait for natural expulsionfollowed by medical checks to ensure that the uterus clears completely.
The Santagostino Center advises you to always follow the clinical indications of healthcare personnel, monitoring any heavy bleeding, intense pain or fever, and to contact your doctor immediately if worrying symptoms appear. This period requires both physical and emotional attentionbecause the body and psyche must process an event which, although common, often remains traumatic.
How to overcome the trauma of a miscarriage
Emotional pain that follows a miscarriage is real and complex, and deserves attention as much as physical care. As underlined by the Santagostino Centerrecognizing and welcoming mourning is the first step to process it. Many women experience sadness, anxiety, guilt and frustration, feelings that can persist even after weeks or months. The psychological supportthrough conversations with specialists or psychotherapists, can help to give voice to these emotions and find tools to manage them.
At the same time, talk to your partnertrusted friends or support groups allows you to feel less alone and to share the experience without fear of judgement. And according to experts accept the painreceiving support and respecting recovery times are fundamental elements to overcome the experience and possibly prepare for it future pregnancies with serenity and awareness.