A member asked:

Hi, my wife is 9 weeks pregnant. we have 2 kids already, 4 & 6. we suffered a miscarriage in between. is there anything i can do to help prevent another?

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Dr. Timothy Raichle answered

Be healthy: In the setting of two prior healthy children and only one miscarriage, the chance that she will miscarry is not increased. At 9 weeks, the chances are much lower than the average. She needs to be healthy, avoid alcohol and recreational drugs, limit caffeine intake and try not to worry.

Answered 3/13/2014

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A member asked:

Hi, my wife is 9 weeks pregnant. we have 2 kids already, 4 & 6. we suffered a miscarriage in between. is there anything i can do to help prevent another?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Timothy Raichle answered

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