Miscarriage : Term used for pregnancy that ends “by itself”, within the first 20 weeks of gestation. Most miscarriages occur during the first 13 weeks of pregnancy, and many go unnoticed, due to the fact that some women do not realize they are pregnant. It is the most common type of pregnancy loss, according to the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, approximately 15% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage.
The reason for miscarriage is varied and most often, the cause can not be identified. During the first trimester, the most common cause of miscarriage is chromosomal abnormality-meaning that something is not correct with the baby’s chromosomes. Other causes for miscarriage include
· Hormonal problems, infections or health problems in the mother
· Implantation of the egg into the uterine lining does not occur properly
· Smoking,druguse,malnutrition,excessive caffeine and exposure to radiation or toxic substances
The reason for miscarriage is varied and most often, the cause can not be identified. During the first trimester, the most common cause of miscarriage is chromosomal abnormality-meaning that something is not correct with the baby’s chromosomes. Other causes for miscarriage include
· Hormonal problems, infections or health problems in the mother
· Implantation of the egg into the uterine lining does not occur properly
· Smoking,druguse,malnutrition,excessive caffeine and exposure to radiation or toxic substances
Warning signs of Miscarriage:
· Mild to severe back pain
· True contractions- very painful happening every 5-20 minutes
· Brown or bright red bleeding or spotting with or without cramps
· Tissue with clot like material passing from the vagina
· Decrease in signs of pregnancy or loss of breast tenderness
If you experience any or all of these symptoms, it is very important to contact your doctor or get to a medical facility as soon as possible
