Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
The term miscarriage might sound as if something was amiss in the carrying of the pregnancy. This is rarely true. Many miscarriages happen because the unborn baby does not develop …
Miscarriage - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Most people who have a miscarriage get their period about two weeks after any light bleeding or spotting stops. You can start using any type of birth control right after a miscarriage.
What does — and doesn’t — cause a miscarriage - Mayo Clinic Press
Feb 27, 2023 · There are four general categories that explain why pregnancy loss usually happens — and a whole host of factors that don't have anything to do with a miscarriage.
Pregnancy after miscarriage: What you need to know - Mayo Clinic
Mar 6, 2024 · The risk of miscarriage in a future pregnancy is about 20% after one miscarriage. After two miscarriages in a row, the risk of another miscarriage goes up to about 25%.
Why do miscarriages happen? - Mayo Clinic Press
Nov 10, 2023 · Around 1 in 4 recognized pregnancies ends in a miscarriage — and it may be as many as half the pregnancies, since many people miscarry before they realize they are pregnant.
After miscarriage: How to tell your child about pregnancy loss
Oct 24, 2022 · Losing a pregnancy is deeply painful, and when children are already part of the family, it adds emotional complexity. How and whether to talk to them about the loss depends …
Early Miscarriage: Is Stress a Factor? - Mayo Clinic
Jun 5, 2024 · Most often, early miscarriage is caused by a problem in the chromosomes that disrupts an embryo's development. But research has found that some forms of stress may …
How to handle 5 common concerns after a miscarriage
Feb 4, 2022 · A miscarriage can be a deeply emotional and physically challenging experience. For many women, time after a miscarriage is filled with questions and concerns about their health …
Breaking the silence surrounding miscarriage - Mayo Clinic Press
Jun 14, 2023 · So many women experience miscarriage, and perhaps if it’s not something that you’re immediately living through, all women should read it so that we can support each other …
Blighted ovum: What causes it? - Mayo Clinic
Oct 17, 2023 · Blighted ovum is an older term for a certain type of pregnancy that leads to an early miscarriage. It's now known as an anembryonic (an-em-bree-on-ik) pregnancy.