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A miscarriage is the spontaneous ending of a pregnancy prior to the stage of fetal development at which the fetus is capable of living outside the womb. Miscarriages can only take place within the first 20 weeks of pregnancy.MedlinePlus: Pregnancy Loss
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Fast Facts
- Alternate name: Spontaneous abortion
- Affects 15% of recognized pregnanciesMarch of Dimes: Miscarriage
- May occur in as many as 50% of pregnanciesMarch of Dimes: Miscarriage
- Usually a 1 time occurrenceMarch of Dimes: Miscarriage
- Loss after 20 weeks called stillbirth MedlinePlus: Pregnancy Loss
- Risk increases as a woman ages
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Symptoms
- Vaginal bleeding that gets heavier
- Cramps
- Abdominal pain
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Vomiting
- Back pain
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Risk Factors
Miscarriages can occur for complex and sometimes poorly-understood reasons, but risk factors include the age of the mother, the age of the father, exercising during pregnancy and the consumption of drugs. Miscarriages most commonly occur within the first three months following conception, with risk tapering as the fetus develops.APA: Miscarriage -
Emotional Strain
The loss of an expected child can be a traumatic experience for the mother or for the couple, and some expectant parents face serious emotional strain in the wake of a terminated pregnancy.MayoClinic.com: Coping with Pregnancy Loss -
Quotes
"Women veterinarians have double the risk of miscarriage, apparently the result of being exposed to anesthetic gases, radiation and pesticides in their line of work, a new study found."HealthDay: Women Veterinarians Face Higher Miscarriage Risk (April 3, 2008) -
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A Mothers Story On Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss http://cinegirlz.com/u/mxr
@mickael2u | November 11, 2009 07:44 AM -
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Celine Dion Miscarriage? She's 'No Longer Pregnant' http://bit.ly/3ZyTOM #postrank #politics
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