You probably have determined by now whether you are still pregnant. About 10 percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage. In more than half of those, the pregnancy fails because of abnormal development in the fetus. Women older than age 35 and those with a history of miscarriage can be at risk. Other causes include uterine or cervical defects, diabetes, thyroid dysfunction, infection and drug use.
Some obstetricians specialize in treating women with high-risk pregnancies.
If you have had a second miscarriage, this type of physician could determine the cause and make recommendations. If you are eating a balanced diet, a vitamin deficiency should not be the problem. However, it's a good idea to take a multivitamin that includes folic acid when planning a pregnancy. 882-7000 to make an appointment with a University of Missouri Health Sciences Center physician. My daughter had a goiter and hyperthyroidism at age 23.