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What is a miscarriage?
A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy before 24 weeks, with
most miscarriages actually occurring during the first 12 weeks of
pregnancy. Unfortunately, miscarriage is very common, affecting
one in eight pregnancies.
What causes a miscarriage?
There is seldom an adequate explanation for why a woman
experiences a miscarriage. Studies inform us that approximately 50
per cent of lost pregnancies have failed to develop normally,
either due to chromosome or genetic problems or because of
structural (bodily) problems. There is no apparent explanation for
the remaining 50 per cent of cases.
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Certain maternal illnesses are
associated with an increased risk of miscarriage, although these
are very uncommon.
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Smoking increases the risk of
miscarriage.
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There is a gradual increase in
the risk of miscarriage as the woman gets older.
It is important to remember that
an ordinary lifestyle that includes exercise, going to work, minor
falls or taking the Pill before pregnancy does not increase the
risk of miscarriage.
What are the symptoms of a
miscarriage?
The most common symptom is bleeding from the vagina. Lower
abdominal pain is also very common.
Some women have no symptoms at all and the miscarriage is only
diagnosed when they are given an ultrasound scan at their
antenatal clinic. This is referred to as a 'silent miscarriage',
and can be very distressing for the woman and her partner.
When is it necessary to
consult a doctor immediately?
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If the woman is bleeding at
such a rate that she needs more than one sanitary towel per
hour. In this case, too much blood is being lost and the flow
must be stopped.
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If the woman feels weak or
faint. These are both signs that she is losing too much blood.
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If the woman experiences
severe stomach pain, this may be a symptom of an ectopic
pregnancy.
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If the woman experiences
fever, shivering or a smelly vaginal discharge, this can be a
sign of an infection or inflammation.
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