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A member asked:

I have a thumb sized clot, is this miscarriage?

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Dr. Neeoo Chin answered

Depends: Passing a thumb size clot during pregnancy usually does not mean miscarriage by itself. If the bleeding continues and larger clots along with cramps ensue then this is not a good sign.

Dr Anyichie agreed

Answered 1/13/2014

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