I am 29 year old and married gor two years. I have pcos mild and faced two abortions in a row. What diet should I follow to avoid miscarriage again? I am on metformin 1000.

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Hello lybrate-user, recurrent abortions can occur because of multiple factors. The cause can be in chromosomes, uterine anomalies, certain infections, certain coagulation disorders. Usually after 2-3 consecutive abortions, we order for tests. But since you mainly asked about diet, i'll emphasize on that. - you should start taking folic acid now daily once. - if you are obese/overweight, try losing weight. - take fresh fruits and vegetables. Don't eat outside processed and deep fried food. - do not eat food from yesterday or day before yesterday. - wash veggies and fruits thoroughly with water to remove excessive pesticides on them. - even if you are of normal weight, try exercising for 30 mins for 5 days/week. - avoid simple carbs like maida, white sugar, white bread, excess salt, junk food. - take wholesome diet which in rich in healthy fats (like ghee, cocnut oil, almonds, walnuts, avocados), complex carbs (like green leafy veggies, vegetable salads, rolled oats. Meet your daily protein intake (weight in kg= gm of protein to be taken daily). Diet and exercise can help only to an extent to avoid miscarriage. To diagnose the cause for it, you should undergo additional tests. For any additional queries, you can consult online.

Bharathi Sudha A · Accepted Answer

Hello lybrate-user, recurrent abortions can occur because of multiple factors. The cause can be in chromosomes, uterine anomalies, certain infections, certain coagulation disorders. Usually after 2-3 consecutive abortions, we order for tests. But since you mainly asked about diet, i'll emphasize on that. - you should start taking folic acid now daily once. - if you are obese/overweight, try losing weight. - take fresh fruits and vegetables. Don't eat outside processed and deep fried food. - do not eat food from yesterday or day before yesterday. - wash veggies and fruits thoroughly with water to remove excessive pesticides on them. - even if you are of normal weight, try exercising for 30 mins for 5 days/week. - avoid simple carbs like maida, white sugar, white bread, excess salt, junk food. - take wholesome diet which in rich in healthy fats (like ghee, cocnut oil, almonds, walnuts, avocados), complex carbs (like green leafy veggies, vegetable salads, rolled oats. Meet your daily protein intake (weight in kg= gm of protein to be taken daily). Diet and exercise can help only to an extent to avoid miscarriage. To diagnose the cause for it, you should undergo additional tests. For any additional queries, you can consult online.

Diviya Arun · Answer

Hi! I can understand the trauma you hav faced. Hope you hav undergone genetic testing of you n your hubby. U need few lab tests n adequate folic acid for atleast 3 months prior to planning your pregnancy.

Inthu M · Answer

you should include folate rich food. regarding recurrent pregnancy loss - check for APLA screening and rule out uterine abnormality