how long till you dont have to worry about miscarriage?

Answer 1

How often do miscarriages occur?
About 15 to 20 percent of all pregnancies end in miscarriage. Most of them occur in the first 13 weeks, or first trimester.

Does age affect miscarriage rates?
For women in their 20s and early 30s, the chance of miscarriage is about 15 percent. At 35 the chance of miscarrying rises to one in four, and at 40 the miscarriage rate is close to one in three.

What causes miscarriages?
Most early pregnancy losses are due to genetics and cannot be prevented. But losing a pregnancy doesn't mean that anything is wrong with a woman's health or that she can't have more children. Ninety percent of women who have one miscarriage go on to have a healthy pregnancy. Despite the fact that recurrent miscarriages may increase the risk of future pregnancy losses, even women who have had three or more miscarriages in a row may have a good chance of carrying the next pregnancy to term. However, these recurrent miscarriages may be an indication of problems that require medical help.

What are the symptoms of miscarriage?

* Vaginal bleeding that may be preceded by a brownish discharge
* Cramps in the pelvic area
* Tissue or blood clots passing from the vagina
* A decrease in the usual signs of early pregnancy, such as nausea and breast tenderness
* Pain in the lower back or abdomen

What are the warning signs of miscarriage?

* Spotting or bleeding without pain
* Heavy bleeding with severe abdominal pain
* A gush of fluid from your vagina but no pain or bleeding

What will the doctor want to know?
Your doctor will ask you to describe your symptoms. She'll also want to know whether or not you've passed tissue out of your vagina. If you have passed tissue, save it in a sterile container for later examination.

How will my doctor be able to confirm a miscarriage?
Your doctor will give you an internal pelvic examination. This will determine the size of your uterus and reveal whether your cervix is open. An ultrasound will be performed to confirm whether or not your baby still has a heartbeat.

You will also have a blood test to check your hormone levels; decreases in pregnancy hormone levels may indicate that you've miscarried.

Answer 2

Generally, although things can go wrong any point in a pregnancy, miscarriage risk is highest during the first trimester.

That said, if you have no history of previous miscarriages or health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, etcetera that may contribute, the risk of miscarriage is pretty low. Most miscarriages are a result of chromosomal defect, as far as they can tell, although many miscarriages have no assigned cause. Talk to your OB/GYN, he or she can probably ease your concerns a lot.

Even if you've had a previous miscarriage, try not to worry too much. My biggest regret about my pregnancy with my pretty boy was that I was so worried throughout the pregnancy I didn't really get to enjoy thinking about him kicking and getting things ready for him. I convinced my sister to put off the baby shower so long that it wound up being the Saturday before he was born. Don't do that to yourself if you can help it.

Answer 3

I miscarried at 6, 8, 10, and 11 weeks I also have a beautiful son whose twin i miscarried at 7 weeks after hearing both heartbeats. Technically you can lose a child any time in a pregnancy, before 20 weeks its called miscarriage, after that it is preterm labor or still birth. Generally speaking after the first trimester, unless you are high risk for some reason, you should be in the clear. Good luck

Answer 4

well you are "safer" after 12 weeks.. and also "safer" if you see the babys heartbeat on an u/s at 6 weeks or later. but really, you cant ever stop worrying about things that "might" happen in a pgcy, b/c unexpected things can and do happen.. however, I have the attitude that you shouldnt worry about what you have no control over. I understand you are nervous about a miscarriage, but if one were to happen it would likely be b/c there is a chromosomal problem (downs, etc) with the baby. Nature taking its course. Try not to worry so much, for the most part its out of your hands.

Answer 5

Well, a miscarriage is any loss of pregnancy before the 20th week, but in general, miscarriages most often occur within the first 14 weeks.

Answer 6

I took the sigh of relief (after having a miscarriage) after I heard the heartbeat. That is around 10-11 weeks. General rule of thumb is after the first trimester.

Answer 7

Usually after 12 weeks you are more in the clear of chance of miscarriage, it changes to Still birth (baby died in utero) or Infant loss (baby was born alive but passed shortly after) once you are about 20 weeks and up.

Answer 8

Typically after 32 months your risk of a miscarriage are slim to none

Answer 9

u can get misscarage till the 6 month ,after that it will consider the baby to be a premature..babies can survive at 24 weeks and up but not all of them..the first and second trimesters are very critical ,try to rest rest rest specially in the first one. congrats and i hope u dont have any complications during pregnancy

Answer 10

Unfortunately you always have to worry about it but there is a lesser chance after 5 weeks, 8 weeks and you can relax even more after 15 weeks. Good luck!