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Last Updated: Oct 23, 2019
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Is It A Miscarriage? Know The Symptoms!

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Dr. Himani GuptaGynaecologist • 26 Years Exp.MBBS, DGO
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Miscarriage is a term which refers to spontaneous fetal loss before the fetus has acquired the capability to survive independently in outside environment. 

Symptoms of Miscarriage 

  1. Vaginal bleeding 
  2. Lower abdominal pain 
  3. Disappearance of pregnancy symptoms if they had appeared earlier 

Maternal Impact- 

  • Mother may feel physically weak as she might have suffered heavy bleeding.
  • Mentally there might be feeling of guilt and depression.

Causes of Miscarriage 

  1. Fetal chromosomal abnormalities 
  2. Parental chromosomal abnormalities 
  3. Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (auto immune pathology)
  4. Uterine structural abnormalities 
  5. Maternal infections 
  6. Maternal medical disorders 
  7. Extremes of nutrition- morbid obesity as well as extreme malnutrition 
  8. Social and behavioral factors- substance abuse, alcohol consumption, smoking 
  9. Occupational hazard 
  10. Environmental factors

A case of miscarriage is a traumatic experience for the pregnant woman as well as her family. As soon as the pregnancy is confirmed, a consultation with Gynaecologist should be sought and antenatal care should be started for a healthy pregnancy and happy mother. In case you have a concern or query you can always consult an expert & get answers to your questions!

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