How Common Are 'Missed' Miscarriages? / Tara Lipinski Reveals Her Surrogate Is Pregnant / Stop Asking Me When I'm Going To Have Kids ??♀?
Hi friend!
23 million miscarriages occur every year worldwide, translating to 44 pregnancy losses each minute, according to the NIH. But for something so heartbreakingly common, the experience of losing a pregnancy can feel so incredibly isolating.?
October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month, and if you're grieving a loss, we see you (because we're right there with you). The more we shine a light on the realities of miscarriage, the less stigmatized it will become. Because each and every loss matters.?
Here's What's New:
Every year on October 10th, World Mental Health Day is full of acknowledging that our mental health is an important part of our overall health. The world is having more candid conversations around mental health, but it’s also true that we could always use more open takes — especially in the fertility community, where the focus is so heavily placed on physical well-being.??
Here are a handful of inspirational quotes that speak openly about mental and emotional well-being.
Our personal favorite??
"I think it's really important to take the stigma away from mental health. My brain and my heart are really important to me. I don't know why I wouldn't seek help to have those things be as healthy as my teeth. I go to the dentist. So why wouldn't I go to a shrink?" —?Kerry Washington
Better Gut Health = Better Menstrual Health
During the menstrual cycle, the body goes through several changes: Think bloating, looser stool, and breakouts. Luckily, Seed’s DS-01? Daily Synbiotic includes strains studied to support healthy, clear-looking skin by way of the gut-skin axis and supports healthy digestion. Be consistent with taking your daily probiotic to support your microbiome throughout the month.
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Q: What is Clomid?
A: CLOMID? (clomiPHENE citrate), a commonly prescribed fertility medication, can aid in stimulating ovulation and increasing the chances of getting pregnant. It can be especially helpful for women with irregular periods or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), as it offers a safe, effective, and low-cost option prior to considering fertility treatments like IUI or IVF.
If you’re considering Clomid on your fertility journey, there are a few boxes you need to check off. Learn more here.?
Q: How common are "missed" miscarriages?
A: In some cases, a person can have a miscarriage without knowing it, or before they know they’re pregnant. While this occurrence is colloquially known as a “missed” miscarriage, those in the medical field prefer to use terms like asymptomatic early pregnancy loss,?blighted ovum, or anembryonic pregnancy?instead.
While 10% to 20% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, it’s very likely that this number is much higher due to missed miscarriages. However, detecting asymptomatic early pregnancy loss has become increasingly more common thanks to “the use of high-sensitivity pregnancy tests and ultrasounds in early pregnancy,” says Kelly Culwell, M.D.,?a board-certified OB/GYN.?
To learn more about your options following a missed miscarriage, read this article.?
Rescripted's Fertility Favs:?
From social posts to podcasts to products we're loving, here are some of our favs from this week:?
Lastly, if the world feels a lot heavier than usual this week, you are not alone. Violence against innocent people is never okay, and knowing your go-to coping skills is key during stressful and uncertain times.?In the words of John Green, “There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.”?
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xo, Kristyn