What is the difference between miscarriage and abortion?

There is actually an essential difference between miscarriage and abortion. There are many reasons for miscarriage, including environmental factors, factors related to the pregnant woman herself, and it may also be a kind of survival of the fittest of the fetus itself. These situations can all cause miscarriage. Miscarriage is usually considered uncontrollable, while abortion is caused by personal factors. However, both are very harmful to the body. If you do not plan to have children, you must take contraceptive measures.

What is the difference between miscarriage and abortion?

The meaning is determined based on the medical review of miscarriage and abortion.

1. Miscarriage: If a person has experienced three or more consecutive miscarriages, each miscarriage often occurs in the same month of pregnancy, it is called "miscarriage". Miscarriage is mainly caused by congenital deficiency, excessive sexual intercourse, and indulgence in sexual intercourse after pregnancy, which damage the kidney qi and cause the fetus to lose its support; or the body is deficient in qi and blood, serious illness or long-term illness causes loss of blood and qi, causing the fetus to lose its support; or the body is deficient in yin and internal heat, and the cell network is not solid. It is equivalent to habitual miscarriage in modern medicine.

2. Abortion: Termination of pregnancy before 28 weeks of gestation and when the fetal weight is less than 1000g is called abortion. Abortion that occurs before 12 weeks of pregnancy is called early abortion, and abortion that occurs between 12 weeks and less than 28 weeks of pregnancy is called late abortion. Abortion is divided into spontaneous abortion and induced abortion. The incidence of spontaneous abortion accounts for about 15% of all pregnancies, and most of them are early abortions.

How to take care of yourself after miscarriage and abortion

1. After a miscarriage, women should choose appropriate food, easily digestible food, pay special attention to nutrition, eat more foods rich in vitamins, trace elements and high-protein foods, pay attention to balanced diet and low fat. For example, various vegetables and fruits, as well as beans, eggs, etc.

2. Eat more protein-rich foods such as fish, meat, eggs, and bean products, as well as fresh vegetables rich in vitamins to speed up your body's recovery. Dietary supplements should be taken immediately.

Regardless of whether it is miscarriage or miscarriage, subsequent maintenance is very important. In addition to rest, you should also pay attention to your diet. Take in more protein and pay attention to iron supplementation to prevent anemia. Then eat some easily digestible food, such as fish soup or porridge, etc. Be careful not to eat raw, cold, or greasy foods, as these foods are not conducive to your body's recovery.