21/11/2025
🩺 What Is a Miscarriage?
A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks, usually due to natural and unavoidable reasons.
🔹 Types of Miscarriage
Threatened: Bleeding but pregnancy may continue.
Inevitable: Cervix opens, miscarriage cannot be stopped.
Incomplete: Some pregnancy tissue remains in the uterus.
Complete: All pregnancy tissue is expelled.
Missed: Fetus has died but remains in the uterus.
Septic: Miscarriage with infection (medical emergency).
🔹 Common Causes
Chromosomal abnormalities
Hormonal imbalances
Infections
Maternal health conditions (e.g., diabetes, thyroid issues)
Trauma
Sometimes the cause is unknown
🚨 When Miscarriage Becomes an Emergency
Seek immediate medical help if there is:
Heavy bleeding
Severe abdominal pain or cramps
Dizziness or fainting
Foul-smelling discharge or fever
Signs of shock
Your health and safety come first — early care saves lives.
