Miscarriage

What Is Miscarriage?

A miscarriage occurs if you lose a baby before 24 weeks of pregnancy. Miscarriage is quite a common occurrences with one if five pregnancies resulting in a miscarriage, normally in the first ten weeks.

What Causes Miscarriage?

There are many different causes of miscarriage ranging from:

• Ectopic pregnancy (Click on this link to read our related article about Ectopic Pregnancy)
• problems with the foetus
• genetic abnormalities
• blood disorders
• imbalance in hormones
• weak cervix
• Fibroids

Sometimes there is no explanation as to why the body miscarries.

What Happens When I Suffer From A Miscarriage ?

Normally there will be period-like cramps with some vaginal bleeding (although bleeding does not automatically mean you are miscarrying). If you think you are having a miscarriage contact either your GP or midwife immediately.