LADYTIMER DAILY QUIZ
Feb 27, 2026
It’s normal for cramps and bleeding to suddenly start up again after a couple of weeks following a miscarriage.
Some women will suddenly experience heavy bleeding, painful cramps and abdominal pain. Though less common, this type of behaviour is still within the parameters of a normal post-miscarriage experience, as these symptoms indicate the that the body is simply expelling parts of the placenta, which was previously still attached to the uterine wall. Symptoms should resolve themselves without medical aid.
Engaging in sex can trigger a miscarriage
This is one of those miscarriage myths that end up scaring some women into abstinence. Sex during pregnancy, including the early and later months, is absolutely okay, as long as the mother is healthy and okay.
What causes irregular periods following a miscarriage?
A)
Residual tissue left in the uterine wall
B)
A woman’s body is not ovulating
C)
A woman is either obese or underweight
All of the above anomalies can result in irregular periods following a miscarriage.
What kind of attention should you give to your baby’s bowel movements?
C)
Pay attention only when something weird is happening
Your baby’s bowel movements will tell you a lot about their health, their diet, and how their stomach is doing. In order to detect when something is up, you will need to pay close attention to the daily occurrences and patterns. The color, consistency, and frequency are all important factors. Any sudden changes or inconsistency with their bowel movements may indicate illness. However, just making mental or written notes is usually enough. No samples are needed unless requested by your pediatrician.
Folic acid supplements have no effect on the ability to conceive, but do increase the chances of a healthy pregnancy.
It's widely known that folic acid (vitamin B9) reduces the risk of birth defects once you're pregnant, but some studies have also shown that women who take folic-acid supplements before becoming pregnant conceive at a higher rate.
Hyperprolactinemia is a reversible cause of infertility that can be managed with medication.
It can be managed medically with simple medication, such as bromocriptine and cabergoline, which normalizes serum prolactin levels, restoration of gonadal function, reversing infertility caused by hyperprolactinemia and induces reduction in the prolactinoma size in the majority of patients.