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noun
- 1. the spontaneous or unplanned expulsion of a fetus from the womb before it is able to survive independently: "his wife had a miscarriage" Similar
- 2. an unsuccessful outcome of something planned: "the miscarriage of the project" Similar
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Miscarriage, also known in medical terms as a spontaneous abortion, is the death and expulsion of an embryo or fetus before it can survive independently. The term miscarriage is sometimes used to refer to all forms of pregnancy loss and pregnancy with abortive outcomes before 20 weeks of gestation.
Jul 19, 2022 · Overview. What is a miscarriage? A miscarriage (also called a spontaneous abortion) is the unexpected ending of a pregnancy in the first 20 weeks of gestation. Just because it’s called a “miscarriage” doesn’t mean you did something wrong in carrying the pregnancy. Most miscarriages are beyond your control and occur because the fetus stops growing.
What is a miscarriage? Miscarriage is when you lose a pregnancy before the 20th week of pregnancy. The medical term for miscarriage is “spontaneous abortion.” When does miscarriage happen? Miscarriage usually happens early in pregnancy. Eight out of 10 miscarriages happen in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. How common is miscarriage?
Jul 17, 2023 · A miscarriage, or spontaneous abortion, is an event that results in the loss of a fetus before 20 weeks of pregnancy. It typically happens during the first...
Overview. Miscarriage is the sudden loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week. About 10% to 20% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage. But the actual number is likely higher. This is because many miscarriages happen early on, before people realize they're pregnant.
Dec 28, 2023 · A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week. Miscarriages are common. But it's hard to know exactly how often they happen because many times...
noun [ C or U ] uk / ˈmɪsˌkær.ɪdʒ / us / ˈmɪsˌker.ɪdʒ / Add to word list. an early, unintentional end to a pregnancy: The amniocentesis test carries a significant risk of miscarriage. I had two miscarriages before I gave birth to my daughter. Synonym. spontaneous abortion. Compare. abortion (END OF PREGNANCY) stillbirth.
Sep 9, 2021 · A miscarriage is when you lose a pregnancy before 20 weeks. Most happen in the first 12 weeks. It can feel emotionally devastating, or come as a surprise because you didn't...
Jul 25, 2022 · A miscarriage is a fairly common complication of early pregnancy, in which the developing embryo or fetus dies in the womb, of natural causes or due to exposure to substances, i.e. in certain medications, which are unsuitable for use during pregnancy.
Aug 30, 2016 · A miscarriage is an unexpected loss of pregnancy before the 20th week of pregnancy. Most miscarriages happen very early in the pregnancy, often before a woman even knows she is pregnant. Factors that may contribute to miscarriage include: A genetic problem with the fetus. Problems with the uterus or cervix.
