When you are pregnant, your basal body temperature will stay elevated for the duration of your pregnancy. If your temperature suddenly drops after being elevated for at least 18 days, your body may be signaling that you are about to miscarry. A drop in temperature followed by a normal or heavier than normal period can indicate that you have already had a miscarriage.
If you have had a positive result on a pregnancy test and notice your temperature drop, you may be about to miscarry. Contact your doctor if you suspect a possible miscarriage and basal body temperature drops suddenly.
Reducing the ChancesThere are some things you can do to minimize the chance of miscarriage. Follow these tips for a healthy pregnancy:
Stop smoking-If you smoke or breathe in the smoke from others around you, you are increasing your risk of miscarriage.
Don't drink-Alcohol can double your chance of a miscarriage. Caffeine may also increase your chances, so limit you consumption of caffeine to once per day.
Avoid toxic substances-If you are exposed to toxins such as formaldehyde, lead, or other chemicals you are likely reduce your chances of conception if you are trying to have a baby. If you are already pregnant, these toxins could cause a miscarriage.
Be careful-Common sense tells you that it is wise to avoid sports or other activity that may cause you to injure your abdomen. Falling on you stomach or a blow to the abdomen can also cause you to lose your baby.
Eat healthy-Eating rights helps your body to be healthy. You will also help your baby to be healthy as well.
Check medications-If you take medications on a regular basis whether prescription or over-the-counter, you should consult with your doctor before taking them during pregnancy.
Avoid stress-One study found that women under a great deal of stress were three times more likely to have a miscarriage within their first three weeks of pregnancy.
Final NotesIf you are trying to have a baby, monitoring your BBT can help you to pinpoint the best time to conceive. After you have conceived, continue to track your temperature to be aware of possible problems. It is possible to tell if you are about to have a miscarriage and basal body temperature can be an indicator.