Miscarriage
Also called: spontaneous abortion
The spontaneous loss of a woman's pregnancy before the 20th week that can be both physically and emotionally painful.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging often required
- Critical: needs emergency care
The most common type of pregnancy loss, miscarriages often occur because the fetus isn't developing normally.
Very common: More than 3 million US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
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