What foods help prevent miscarriage?

Miscarriages are devastating and can occur even before a woman knows she is pregnant. You’re probably here because you want to learn what foods can help prevent this horrible outcome.

While there is no magic food that guarantees you won’t have a miscarriage, we compiled a list of foods that may contribute to having a healthy pregnancy with minimal complications. Remember: good nutrition promotes good health!

Embrace the Rainbow

Eating a diverse range of fruits and veggies has numerous benefits for your body, including reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, lowering blood pressure and regulating hormonal levels – these all factors important in preventing miscarriages. Here are some colorful options:

Leafy Greens

Leafy greens such as kale, spinach or other dark green veggies contain antioxidants like vitamin C which limits oxidative damage caused by unstable molecules called free-radicals. They also pump up the doses of vitamins B6 folate(1), necessary during early fetal development.(2)

Carrots

Carrots ‘beta’ carotene content provides Vitamin A which supports embryonic growth (3). Eating them raw saves their beta-carotene so shred them into salads or grab them peeled as snacks

Citrus Fruits

Citrus fruit contains citric acid, potassium(those bananas again!), flavonoids (an antioxidant class) besides being amazing thirst-quenchers they promote collagen production aiding healthier tissues –including those placentae- (4) but moderation is key due to their potential acidity increases(5)!

Chomp On Clean Proteins

Protein helps our bodies build tissues; it’s essential during any period when cells divide at more rapid rates–as does happen during pregnancy (6) Protein supplies also ensure baby’s brain structures develop properly (7).

Fun fact: For vegans/vegetarians out there try adding whole wheat bread with hummus spreads(8) for lunch.

Beans!

Beans, like lentils or chickpeas, are protein-rich and especially friendly to our wallets! Supplying soluble fiber and essential minerals such as iron which aids oxygen transfer(9), magnesium well needed during pregnancy for bone strength and calcium metabolism. Ingestion of folate from these foods has particular importance in decreasing miscarriage risks due to deficient folate levels.(10)

Eggs

Eggs have high-quality protein aside from its choline-defying reputation; Choline–abundant on eggs -helps “build” brain cells also playing other important roles (11) And on your sunny side breakfast you get Vitamin D aiding absorption of Calcium.

Drink For Two

During Pregnancy It’s not just what you eat –what you drink counts too:

Milk Gets an Upgrade

Many commercial milks contain higher-than-expected sugars(HFCS)or steroids but grass-fed milk can boost omega-3 giving baby more advanced visual development (12).

Tip: sip non-sweetened almond milk with oatmeal gives tons of energizing carbos (with a cinnamon sprinkle) makes it a perfect breakfast pair(13).

Say Yes To H2O

Even if water isn’t flavorful as lemonade it is still highly recommended forgetting rid off toxic byproducts whilst promoting cell and placenta growth without nervous system damage caused by sugary additives found frequently in juices.(14) Proper hydration will assist maintenance of hormonal levels necessary at this stage.

A Dash Of Good Fats(Seriously)

Fat often gets mislabeled as bad-yet some fats play key biological functional roles include membrane formation amd synthesis showing significant contribution towards successful pregnancies. Here we go:

Olive Oil-iea

Designated the Pantry Saviour! Consists mainly monounsaturated fatty acids(MUFAs-good!) that won’t only lower blood sugar/pressure /cholesterol improving overall cardio health but also protecting against oxidative stress aiding super-cell forming (15)

Avocado

We love them on toast, we adore them in salads; apart from adding deliciousness, the benefits of their fatty acid content makes it difficult to not like: folate and potassium envelope embryonic growth while providing relief (16) during pregnancy.

Supplements – A Real Need?

Good Nutrition principles sound easy enough still might be tough catering for all nutrient needs; Investing in supplements may decrease miscarriage probabilities:

Folic Acid

The whole foods mentioned above are good sources of folate yet between 400-800micrograms daily is ideal thus supplementation recommended before conception and first trimester(17)

Omega-3s(DHA+EPA)

Supplementing omega-3s can lower inflammation-reducing chance of ovulatory infertility preceding successful baby-making.(18)Providing higher chances of adequate full-term gestation resulting positive outcomes.

Tip:Excessive intake without medical supervision might cause head reduction,hematologic abnormalitiesand allergies hence consult professionals when rushing into suppliment consumption.(19)

Remember there’s no specific food that prevents a miscarriage by itself. Rather, keep consuming healthy food high in essential vitamins and minerals alongside steady prenatal visits with monitoring labs should ensure you’re getting everything your body needs at any particular moment! So seal up your unique dietary fit(20)and let our listed nutritious elements play cheerleaders for successful childbirth!(yay!)