A woman became pregnant for the 14th time after 13 miscarriages. Amid the serious physical and psychological risks of repeated miscarriages, doctors have expressed serious concern about the reproductive health and awareness of women in the country.
Disadvantages of repeated abortions
A video by junior doctor Dr. Hitarth Simaria is gaining traction on social media. Citing a case he encountered during his NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) posting, Dr. Hitarth Simaria described a woman who became pregnant for the 14th time after suffering 13 miscarriages.
He shared in a video that the woman, in this highly risky situation, gave birth to a very weak newborn weighing only 1 kilogram. Through this case, Dr. Hitarth expressed deep concern about the immense physical and mental trauma that repeated pregnancies and abortions can inflict on a woman's body.
Severe blood loss in the body
In the video, the doctor explained that repeated miscarriages and excessive bleeding can cause a woman's hemoglobin levels to drop rapidly. When a woman repeatedly undergoes this process, her body doesn't have enough time to replenish the blood loss. Severe anemia can cause a woman to experience persistent weakness, dizziness, and fatigue. In such a situation, if a woman becomes pregnant again, the fetus in the womb doesn't receive adequate oxygen and nutrition, resulting in the baby being born malnourished and weak.
Weakening of the uterus
Repeated abortions (whether surgical or induced) weaken and thin the inner lining of the uterus, called the endometrium. Repeated cleaning during surgical abortions can severely damage the uterine muscles. This increases the risk of the placenta attaching incorrectly to the uterine wall in future pregnancies, which can lead to excessive and life-threatening bleeding during delivery.
Risk of infection and infertility
According to doctors, if an abortion is performed unsafely or without proper medical supervision, it can lead to a serious bacterial infection in the uterus and pelvic area. This condition is called pelvic inflammatory disease. Repeated infections can block a woman's fallopian tubes, significantly increasing the risk of infertility, potentially leading to permanent loss of childbearing capacity. Furthermore, there's also the risk of internal organ damage.
Weak births and premature delivery
Repeated miscarriages can cause the lower part of the uterus, the cervix, to become loose and weak. This is medically known as cervical insufficiency. This makes the uterus unable to support the baby's weight, leading to premature delivery. Babies born in this condition are extremely underweight, with their lungs and other organs not fully developed, requiring the newborn to be kept in the ICU.
