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About Miscarriage

Miscarriage refers to the spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before 24 weeks. Around 250,000 miscarriages occur in the UK each year. 80% of them take place during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.

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Western Medicine View

There are many different reasons for a miscarriage to occur. The most known common cause is the genetic abnormalities such as a faulty chromosome in the baby. Other common causes include chronic illnesses (diabetes, severe high blood pressure, kidney disease etc.), acute infections (i.e. German Measles), hormonal imbalance, diseases and abnormalities of the internal female organs (i.e. fibroids), certain drugs (cocaine, caffeine), tobacco and alcohol.

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Chinese Medicine View

Blood and Qi (Qi refers to energy) are the most important sources for nurturing the fetus in its mother's body. As a result, Qi vacuity, loss of blood, abnormal or disconnected blood flow may give rise to the miscarriage.

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Treatment Options

Acupuncture and Chinese herbs ensure that the flow of blood and qi between mother and fetus is balanced and nourishing and that the mothers uterus is tonified.

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