Even though magazines and other media sources have begun discussing this sensitive subject, most people are unaware that a high number of all pregnancies end in a miscarriage, usually during the first few weeks of pregnancy. Technically, a miscarriage is any pregnancy loss that occurs during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy, which is approximately up to the 5th month.
Miscarriages are unfortunately very common.
Others cause symptoms, such as cramping, bleeding, or perhaps the passage of clots from the vagina. Stillbirth is the term used by many to describe a pregnancy loss during the last stages of pregnancy. Women with symptoms like bleeding, cramping, or passing tissue or large clots should notify their doctor. Sadly, there is almost never anything you or your doctor can do to prevent a miscarriage once symptoms occur, and while some doctors and midwives advise bed rest, this has actually not been proven to help prevent miscarriage. Others advise starting progesterone supplements once the signs of a miscarriage occur, although this, too, has not been proven to be helpful.