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For more indepth infomation and advice on miscarriages
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What is a miscarriage?
A miscarriage is the spontaneous pregnancy loss before 24 weeks of pregnancy.
(After 24 weeks, the loss of a baby is referred to as a still-birth)
There is still a great deal not know about the many possible causes of
miscarriage, and usually diffuicult to identify a cause. The main causes are
thought to be:-
Genetic: About half of all early miscarriages occur because of chance
chromosome abnormalities
Hormonal: Women with hormonal irregularities may find it harder to conceive
and, when they do, are more likely to miscarriage
Infection: Minor infections like colds are not harmful, but a very high
temperature and some specific illnesses or infections, such as German measles,
may cause miscarriage.
Anatomical: If the cervix (neck of the womb) is weak, it may start to open as
the uterus (womb) becomes heavier in later pregnancies and this may lead to
miscarriage. An irregular-shaped uterus can mean that there is not enough room
for the baby to grow. Large fibroids may cause miscarriage later in pregnancy.
If you would like more information contact the Miscarriage Association by using
the link above.
Choose an option on the right to read more about other forms of pregnancy loss.
If you have experinced pregnancy loss and would like to talk, phone our
Helpline on 0800 915 4600.
If you have experienced repeated pregnancy loss, and would like
help please visit the LIFE FertilityCare Programme at
www.lifefertilitycare.co.uk.
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