My mom is pregnant with #6 and she's in her 40's. She is about 6 weeks now, and I was wondering, at how many weeks along is there a very low risk of miscarriage?
Like, what is the number of weeks when you (if you will) "hit the safe mark"? Can you miscarry at 2 mo.? See, I don't know these things... hehe.
2007-01-08 13:30:32 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
The chance is there until term.
Good luck
2007-01-08 13:34:37 · answer #1 · answered by zen522 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your mom would be considered to be advanced maternal age and therefore in the high-risk pregnancy category, which means that she is at a higher risk of miscarrying and that the fetus has a higher chance of having genetic abnormalities. There is no safe number of weeks when miscarriage is not possible. Typically, ob/gyns look for the 23-24 week period as a key time since that is when a baby will have a chance of living outside the womb (with NICU assistance). Unfortunately, miscarriage can happen in all trimesters.
2007-01-08 21:39:06 · answer #2 · answered by Jen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Miscarriage in early pregnancy is very common. Studies show that about 10 to 20 percent of women who know they are pregnant have a miscarriage some time before 20 weeks of pregnancy; 80 percent of these occur in the first 12 weeks.
2007-01-08 21:36:54 · answer #3 · answered by iampatsajak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually, any time during the first trimester (first 3 months of pregnancy) is the most likely period for a miscarriage. You can miscarry at any time, but it occurs frequently then. However, your mother does have her age going against her, and she may be a high risk pregnancy due to that. There is no "Safe Mark." But please, don't worry about that. I'm sure she will be fine!
2007-01-08 21:37:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My good friend (age: mid 30's) lost a baby at 28 weeks... I don't know that there is a safe week, miscarriage is not the only thing that can happen. Regular Dr. visits & healthy lifestyle make a huge difference though! Good Luck & many prayers!
2007-01-08 23:06:36 · answer #5 · answered by Boppysgirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Miscarriages due to some disorders usually occur in the first 3 months. Unfortunately, a miscarrigae can occur at any time. But a healthy unborn child who also has a healthy mom has a great chance of survival.
2007-01-08 21:36:49 · answer #6 · answered by Grace St. Andrew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctors say that the chances of miscarriage drop dramatically at 12 to 13 weeks.
2007-01-08 21:35:16 · answer #7 · answered by alaskagirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no "safe" number of weeks when it comes to pregnancy. After a certain number though the death of the baby will change from miscarriage to still birth. Hope it does not happen in your case
2007-01-08 21:38:09 · answer #8 · answered by kellie_new_mom25 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything before 24 weeks is a miscarriage, anything after is a stillbirth. However either way you can loose a baby up til the day you deliver.
However the odds go down a lot at 12 weeks.
2007-01-08 21:37:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is no chance ever of not having a miscarriage. You could have one at 8 months. After 12 weeks the chance of miscarriage greatly decreases- and then it decreases more for every week you are pregnant after that.
2007-01-08 21:34:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sweetie- you can miscarry at any time during any pregnancy! There really is no safe time! But your mom is a pro at this if this is truly # 6! Don't worry-she knows the drill!!!! Congrats to her and do all you can for her-she needs that!!!Good luck!!!
2007-01-08 21:37:17 · answer #11 · answered by dodlydink 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋