The nausea and sickness that is so common in early pregnancy also doesn’t increase the risk. (Actually, women who have severe stomach upset have a lower risk of miscarriage according to some doctors).

Symptoms of Miscarriage:

Heavy bleeding is the most common sign of miscarriage.  Your doctor should always be notified of any spotting/bleeding, heavy or persistent bleeding or any rushes of any fluid from the vagina.

Vaginal spotting/bleeding during the early months of pregnancy is normal for many women and does not always indicate that a miscarriage is imminent.  In fact some light spotting can indicate that the placenta is attaching correctly to the uterus wall.

If heavy bleeding occurs or it is suspected that some foetal tissue has been passed, then your doctor will check for a dilated cervix (in which case a miscarriage is the certain diagnosis).

After a Miscarriage:

Often when miscarriage occurs during early pregnancy, tissue is left in the uterus that can either be a part of the foetus or the placenta or both. If your practitioner has any concerns about infection then this tissue will be removed by use of the Dilation and Curettage procedure.

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Introduction

Miscarriage - Causes

Miscarriage - Symptoms

Ectopic Pregnancy - Description

Ectopic Pregnancy - Diagnosis & Treatment

Molar Pregnancy - Description

Molar Pregnancy - Symptoms & Diagnosis

Molar Pregnancy - Treatment

The Dilation & Curettage Procedure

Handling The Loss