Question 1

what is the difference between a miscarriage and a stillbirth?

Accepted Answer

Fetal age: Once the fetus approaches 20+ weeks gestation and is lost it is generally considered a "stillbirth" because a death certificate is required in some states.

Question 2

my cousin just had an 18 week stillbirth and now wants to try to get pregnant again.  she has had 4 miscarriages in the last year.  is she ready?

Accepted Answer

Seek expert advice: An 18 week stillbirth is unusual and your cousin should have a thorough evaluation with either a reputable reproductive endocrinologist and/or a maternal fetal medicine specialist before she conceives again.  Usually her obgyn should be able to refer her to a specialist for an evaluation.  Best of luck to your cousin.

Question 3

beginning makena shots or generic 17p shots soon.the clinical trial showed an increase in miscarriage and stillbirth.i start the shot at 16 weeks due to delivering at 36 weeks.should i be worried about the increase risk?are the shots safe?

Accepted Answer

All potential things: that have or could happen are on the product information listing. Pregnancies that are at risk for preterm labor have the miscarriage and stillbirth risk with or without Makena. Risks and benefits have to be considered. If you and your doctor agree on benefits, this should be as safe as is possible, and better than preterm birth issues for baby.

Question 4

large blood clots and bright red blood. 2 weeks post stillbirth/ miscarriage at 18 weeks. slight discomfort in belly and lower back. barely noticable. blood smells like poop?

Accepted Answer

Miscarriage ?'s: A miscarriage at "18 weeks" of pregnancy is unusual, and the placenta may not have been expressed completely, or a fragment of the placenta may still be retained.  See your OB physician who may order a pelvic ultrasound to determine the cause. A rapid stillborn delivery may also injure the perineum, and cause rectal communication with the vagina, causing the odor.

Question 5

beginning makena or generic progesterone(17p) at 16 weeks shots due to delivering at 36 weeks, 7 years ago. the clinical trial saw an increase in miscarriage and stillbirth for some on the shot.should i be worried? is this a side effect of the shot?

Accepted Answer

All potential things: that have or could happen are on the product information listing, such as this. Pregnancies that are at risk for preterm labor have the miscarriage and stillbirth risk with or without Makena.

Question 6

when do miscarriages occur?

Accepted Answer

Anytime: Misacrriages can occur from hours after conception until hours before birth.

Question 7

how can u tell if you miscarried?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Sometimes it is obvious, many times it is not.  Most women have some amount of bleeding during early pregnancy due to implantation and they may think they have (or are) miscarried.  The best way to tell for sure is with an ultrasound and  sometimes by following serial HCG levels in the blood.

Question 8

what are the tests for stillbirth?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound: An ultrasound of the pregnancy is the most definitive.  Lack of fetal cardiac activity confirms the diagnosis.

Question 9

how do i know if i miscarried or not ?

Accepted Answer

You may not know: You can know you have miscarried if you pass and can recognize pregnancy tissue, or if you have a positive pregnancy test that becomes negative after heavy bleeding.  Simple heavy bleeding does not necessarily mean you have miscarried.  Your physician can also sometimes tell by exam or sonogram.

Question 10

are miscarriages common after the first?

Accepted Answer

Good news: Miscarriage, unfortunately, is very common. The risk of a second miscarriage is no higher than the risk of the first, good luck!

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What is the difference between a miscarriage and a stillbirth?

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My cousin just had an 18 week stillbirth and now wants to try to get pregnant again. she has had 4 miscarriages in the last year. is she ready?

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Beginning makena shots or generic 17p shots soon.the clinical trial showed an increase in miscarriage and stillbirth.i start the shot at 16 weeks due to delivering at 36 weeks.should i be worried about the increase risk?are the shots safe?

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Large blood clots and bright red blood. 2 weeks post stillbirth/ miscarriage at 18 weeks. slight discomfort in belly and lower back. barely noticable. blood smells like poop?

A member asked:

Beginning makena or generic progesterone(17p) at 16 weeks shots due to delivering at 36 weeks, 7 years ago. the clinical trial saw an increase in miscarriage and stillbirth for some on the shot.should i be worried? is this a side effect of the shot?

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When do miscarriages occur?

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How can u tell if you miscarried?

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What are the tests for stillbirth?

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How do i know if i miscarried or not ?

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Are miscarriages common after the first?

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