miscarriage
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Definition: A spontaneous and
unplanned termination of pregnancy that occurs most often between
weeks 2 and 6 of pregnancy, although it can occur at anytime during
pregnancy.
Also Known As: spontaneous abortion, pregnancy loss
Common Misspellings: misscariage, miss carrige, miss carriage
Related Resources:
Pregnancy
Resources that discuss pregnancy, including miscarriage.
Elsewhere on the Web:
Miscarriage
March of Dimes fact sheet that explains post-miscarriage testing, causes, and recovery from pregnancy loss.Spontaneous Abortion
MedNet information that explores causes of miscarriages, as well as prevention tips.Coping With Pregnancy Loss
Comprehensive information from INCIID that discusses the emotional aspects of miscarriage.
