Miscarriage

• What is a miscarriage?

  Loss of a pregnancy during the first 23 weeks
• When are miscarriages most likely to occur?

  Most miscarriages happen in the first 13 weeks
• Approximately how many pregnancies end in a miscarriage?

  One in four pregnancies
• What is thought to be the most likely cause of miscarriage?

  Chromosome problems, too many or too few
• What are the most obvious signs of a miscarriage?

  • Vaginal bleeding
  • Period cramping-like pain
  • Tummy pain or lower back pain
• What is a missed or silent miscarriage?

  A missed miscarriage is when the baby stops developing
• What are the usual signs of a missed miscarriage?

  No usual signs are present