{"id":1292,"date":"2023-01-29T14:26:25","date_gmt":"2023-01-29T14:26:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynspecialists\/?p=1292"},"modified":"2026-02-05T15:14:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T15:14:07","slug":"signs-of-a-miscarriage-what-causes-a-miscarriage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynspecialists\/blog\/signs-of-a-miscarriage-what-causes-a-miscarriage\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs of A Miscarriage: What Causes A Miscarriage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A spontaneous loss of a pregnancy or a <\/span><a href=\"\/myobgynspecialists\/ectopic-pregnancies-and-miscarriages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">miscarriage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is an occurrence where the mother loses her pregnancy before week 20. Unfortunately, studies show that almost 20% of pregnancies result in a miscarriage, but because many of them occur very early in the pregnancy and women are not even aware of them, this number is probably even higher.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The word itself suggests that something did not go right during the carrying of the pregnancy, but this is not true in 90% of the cases. Pregnancy loss most often occurs because the infant is not developing as it should.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is unfortunate to say, but having a miscarriage is not a seldom occurrence. It happens quite often to women everywhere, so to overcome the stress of losing a child, it is essential to clarify what causes a miscarriage, what are the signs of a miscarriage and how to medically approach it after it happens.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All of the information mentioned above is available online, but due to a high amount of misinformation, your most trusted resource is your chosen doctor. Picking an expert who will guide you through your pregnancy and the miscarriage is of crucial importance for your healing. Teams such as <\/span><a href=\"\/myobgynspecialists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">My OBGYN Specialists<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are an excellent opportunity to explore because their experienced staff is ready to answer any challenge and support all of their patients going through an unfortunate event such as a pregnancy loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Signs of a Miscarriage\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1294\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynspecialists\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2023\/02\/Signs-of-a-Miscarriage-.jpg\" alt=\"Depressed Young Woman Lying on Couch on Living Room Feeling Distressed Lonely After Breakup or Divorce\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynspecialists\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2023\/02\/Signs-of-a-Miscarriage--200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynspecialists\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2023\/02\/Signs-of-a-Miscarriage--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynspecialists\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2023\/02\/Signs-of-a-Miscarriage--400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynspecialists\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2023\/02\/Signs-of-a-Miscarriage--600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynspecialists\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2023\/02\/Signs-of-a-Miscarriage--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynspecialists\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2023\/02\/Signs-of-a-Miscarriage--800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynspecialists\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2023\/02\/Signs-of-a-Miscarriage-.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most cases of miscarriage occur before week 12 of the pregnancy. These are most often referred to as early miscarriages, so below, you can find a list of signs of early miscarriage and what they entail.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Light bleeding is widespread early in the pregnancy, but make sure it is not connected to a possible miscarriage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Brown discharge that looks like grounds of coffee is old blood that has been sitting in the uterus and is slowly coming out<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pink or clear vaginal fluid<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bright red clots or bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Spotting\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pain in the abdomen\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cramping\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Vaginal tissue passage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Breast tenderness and nausea start to disappear\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lightheadedness\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dizziness\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If any of the signs mentioned above of early miscarriage start to occur, please contact your doctor immediately. You will need to have an evaluation of your medical condition and an ultrasound examination of the uterus. Some experts recommend collecting the passed fetal tissue (if that occurs in your case) and bringing it to the doctor for examination and analysis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Causes a Miscarriage?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As said earlier, most miscarriages occur because the fetus in the womb is not developing as it should. More than 50% of pregnancy losses are related to missing or extra chromosomes, and other chromosome issues develop during the errors occurring as the embryo grows and divides.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So there are two primary sources of issues when it comes to causes of miscarriage, and they are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Issues with genetics and chromosomes: As mentioned above, more than half of the cases of pregnancy loss occur due to chromosomal issues. These complications very often lead to the following conditions:\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Intrauterine fetal demise occurs when the embryo is formed but stops developing and dies before the pregnancy symptoms start to happen.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A blighted ovum happens when the embryo does not form at all.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Molar pregnancy is the condition where both sets of chromosomes come from the male side. The placenta grows abnormally, and the fetus does not develop.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A partial molar pregnancy occurs when the mother\u2019s chromosomes are present, but the father\u2019s side still provides two sets of chromosomes. This condition is also connected to placenta abnormalities and issues with the fetus. Both molar and partial molar pregnancies are not healthy and are very often related to cancer issues with the placenta.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Issues with the mother&#8217;s health: In some cases, the mother\u2019s health can impact the occurrence of a miscarriage. In these situations, the most common health problems include:\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Problems with diabetes that are not controlled<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Different infections\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hormonal problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Issues with the cervix or the uterus\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thyroid problems\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is essential to underline what does not cause a miscarriage to debunk some common mistakes people make when speaking about the causes of miscarriage. So, the following does not cause a pregnancy loss:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Exercising, jogging, and cycling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sexual intercourse during pregnancy\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Working (unless your work includes unwanted exposures to radiation and chemicals)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Risks\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The potential for the development of different conditions, including a miscarriage, can be increased by certain risk factors. In regards to today\u2019s topic, the related risks are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Age of the mother because women who are older than 35 have a 20% higher risk of miscarriage than younger women. As they age, the percentage is even higher, so at 40 years old, the risk is around 40%, and at 45, the risk climbs up to 80%.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Having a previous miscarriage is something that always raises the percentage of risk when it comes to pregnancy loss. Women who have suffered two or more miscarriages, one after the other, have a higher risk of suffering another one.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chronic conditions of the mother, which are also mentioned above, present a high risk for experiencing pregnancy loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Issues with the uterus or the cervix: Different uterine problems or weak tissues of the cervix can increase the risk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Using opiates, cigarettes, or alcohol during pregnancy can be very problematic in general but also present a risk for a miscarriage.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Being overweight or underweight when you are pregnant is not recommended and can lead to spontaneously losing your child.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Can I Prevent a Miscarriage?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynspecialists\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2023\/02\/Can-I-Prevent-a-Miscarriage-.jpg\" alt=\"Unhappy Woman Suffering From Postpartum Depression\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynspecialists\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2023\/02\/Can-I-Prevent-a-Miscarriage--200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynspecialists\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2023\/02\/Can-I-Prevent-a-Miscarriage--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynspecialists\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2023\/02\/Can-I-Prevent-a-Miscarriage--400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynspecialists\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2023\/02\/Can-I-Prevent-a-Miscarriage--600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynspecialists\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2023\/02\/Can-I-Prevent-a-Miscarriage--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynspecialists\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2023\/02\/Can-I-Prevent-a-Miscarriage--800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynspecialists\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2023\/02\/Can-I-Prevent-a-Miscarriage-.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prevention tactics when it comes to pregnancy loss have still not been created. Most often, you cannot do anything to prevent it, but taking good care of your health and your body, as well as your baby\u2019s health, can help you maintain a healthy pregnancy. Here are some common recommendations:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Have regular prenatal care appointments with a certified expert\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Avoid smoking, drug use, and alcohol consumption\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Take your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plannedparenthood.org\/learn\/pregnancy\/pre-pregnancy-health\/what-are-prenatal-vitamins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">daily vitamins<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do not consume too much coffee<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Take care of your chronic conditions\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Avoid doing any unnecessary tests on the fetus\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keep a healthy weight by exercising and eating nutritious foods\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are older, make sure you have regular doctor\u2019s appointments regarding your personal health\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Lastly\u2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If the miscarriage does occur, it is essential to react immediately. Call your doctor and schedule an appointment right away. Different complications can occur if you do not react promptly, and they are most often related to vaginal and uterine infections. If you experience fever, chills, tenderness in the lower abdomen, and foul-smelling discharge, this can mean you are suffering from an infection. Please be responsible and contact your doctor as soon as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>We Are Here for You!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Miscarriage is never easy on anyone. Losing a child is a process that has to be handled both on a physical but also on an emotional level. Our team is here for you, so give us a call and let us take care of you in your time of need. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A spontaneous loss of a pregnancy or a miscarriage is an occurrence where the mother loses her pregnancy before week<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1293,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[82,81,78,80,79],"class_list":["post-1292","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-causes-of-miscarriage","tag-miscarriage","tag-signs-of-a-miscarriage","tag-signs-of-early-miscarriage","tag-what-causes-a-miscarriage"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynspecialists\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1292","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynspecialists\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynspecialists\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynspecialists\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynspecialists\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1292"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynspecialists\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1292\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynspecialists\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1293"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynspecialists\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1292"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynspecialists\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1292"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynspecialists\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1292"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}