what can cause a miscariage?

Answer 1

What does NOT cause miscarriage?

It must be emphasized that exercise, working, and sexual intercourse do not increase the risk of pregnancy loss in routine (uncomplicated) pregnancies. However, in the unusual circumstance where a woman is felt by her physician to be at higher risk of spontaneous abortion, she may be advised to stop work and intercourse. Women with past history of premature delivery and other specific obstetrical conditions might fall under this category.


Are there lifestyle factors associated with miscarriage?

Smoking more than 10 cigarettes per day is associated with an increased risk of pregnancy loss, and some studies have even shown that the risk of miscarriage increases with paternal smoking. Other factors, such as alcohol use, fever, use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs around the time of embryo implantation, and caffeine use have all been suggested to increase the risk of miscarriage, although more studies are needed to fully clarify any potential risks associated with these factors. Of course, alcohol is a known teratogen (a chemical that can damage the developing fetus), so pregnant women are advised to abstain from drinking alcoholic beverages.


What are the symptoms of a miscarriage?

Cramping and vaginal bleeding are the most common symptoms noticed with spontaneous abortion. The cramping and bleeding may be very mild, moderate, or severe. There is no particular pattern as to how long the symptoms will last.

Vaginal bleeding during early pregnancy is often referred to as a "threatened abortion." The term "threatened" abortion is used since miscarriage does not always follow vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy, even after repeated episodes or large amounts of bleeding. Studies have shown that 90-96% of pregnancies with fetal cardiac activity that result in vaginal bleeding at 7 to 11 weeks of gestation will result in an ongoing pregnancy.

Answer 2

Most of the time, a miscarriage is an unfortunate result when the sperm and/or egg had a defect. The baby was not able to grow properly, and the mother's body terminated the pregnancy. Although these are not rare (as many as 1 in 5 pregnancies), they are usually "random" and do not mean that future pregnancies are at risk.

However, in rarer cases there are other conditions that can occur, including:
-hormonal balance in the mother that doesn't allow the baby to grow inside the womb (this can be caused by pre-existing conditions or very poor nutrition, among other things)
-physical condition within the uterus or fallopian tubes that doesn't let the baby travel and "latch on" properly to the uterine lining (these can include uterine polyps, endometriosis, scarring, etc)
-severe physical injury or shock experienced by the mother, including serious car accident, major surgery, exposure to toxic chemicals, or other major event (not something that would occur in normal day-to-day life)

After a miscarriage, most women will be able to have normal pregnancies. If you think that you might have a condition that could have caused the miscarriage, talk to your doctor about your health risks and about the possibility of getting tests run. Most doctors, however, will only consider this necessary after a history of repeated miscarriages.

Answer 3

There are numerous things that could cause a miscarriage. In some cases the egg did not fertilize and that could cause one. I have had something called a blight ovum before and was considered a MC. It is a sad thing and can cause alot of pain. I have had 2 and know how it feels. My 2nd MC was due to the baby having a chromosome disorder. I wish I could help you out more. They happen most of the time for no apparent reasons and some women do not even know they were pregnant til then. I hope this helped you out even just alittle. I am sorry and good luck.

Answer 4

Usually genetic defect in the baby.
Less common, the mom has an illness or hormonal imbalance that won't support a pregnancy.
Also, nutritional problems.

Those are the big ones that come to mind. There are probably a few other reasons too.

Answer 5

Stress, to much stress or really bad nerves, to which some ppl can not handle everyday life and the smallest thing up sets them...Relax and enjoy yhe experience...If a miscarriage happens its gonna happen, no way to prevent it other than trying not getting upset.Take thing in stride,,and no stress...........

Answer 6

When the cop, attorney, or judge is crooked. That is a gross miscarriage of justice.

Answer 7

Anything - mother nature, poor eating, addictions, accident, unhealthy fetus etc, etc etc......

Answer 8

being hit in the stomach, too much exercise...etc