Odds of Miscarriage

Categories: Health | Parenting
    • 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
  • Miscarriages can only take place within the first 20 weeks of pregnancy.MedlinePlus: Pregnancy Loss

    Miscarriages most commonly occur within the first three months following conception, with risk tapering as the fetus develops. Therefore, the odds of miscarriage are the greatest during the first few weeks of pregnancy.APA: Miscarriage

  • Factors that Increase Odds

    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.APA: Miscarriage
  • Effects of a Low Body Mass Index

    "Women who have a low body mass index before they become pregnant are 72% more likely to suffer a miscarriage in the first three months of pregnancy, but can reduce their risk significantly by taking supplements and eating fresh fruit and vegetables, according to study findings published online today."ScienceDaily: Underweight Women At Greater Risk Of Miscarriage (December 4, 2006)
  • Disclaimer

    The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for more information on the odds of having a miscarriage.

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