Also Known As:
Spontaneous Abortion.
Related Resources:
Bedrest
Definition:
The loss of a baby prior to 20 weeks. Usually in the first 8-12 weeks of pregnancy. Causes for most are not known. About 1 in 5 pregnancies ends this way.
Related Terms
• Threatened Miscarriage
• Missed Miscarriage
• Spontaneous Miscarriage
• Blighted Ovum
Miscarriage
Causes, cures and support.
Treatment for threatened miscarriage.
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