A member asked:

Please share an interesting fact about dealing with a spontaneous abortion.

18 doctors weighed in across 15 answers
Dr. Michael Hulse answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Ignore: Most women who have a spontaneous abortion will go on to have a normal pregnancy.

Answered 5/29/2015

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Ignore: Miscarriages are very common. Generally not related to what you've done or didn't do. It happens.

Answered 3/28/2014

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Dr. Justin Diedrich answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Ignore: Remember one in four women will have a miscarriage. You are not alone.

Answered 4/10/2014

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Ignore: It sucks but It's not your fault. The body knows better that it would not have been a healthy baby.

Answered 5/31/2014

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Ignore: Understand that most spontaneous abortions are normal and due to "blighted ovum"- a genetic issue.

Answered 6/3/2014

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Ignore: Having one miscarriage doesn't increase your risk of it happening again.

Answered 5/20/2015

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Ignore: Good Support System is key! seen in 1out 5 women . Caused by defective sperm egg union in majority.

Answered 7/1/2014

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Ignore: Miscarriages occur in about 15-20% of all pregnancies.

Answered 7/20/2014

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Ignore: Give yourself time to grieve the loss even if the pregnacy was not far along- a loss is a loss.

Answered 7/31/2014

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Ignore: Realize that this is a loss. Allow yourself as much time as needed to grieve.

Answered 5/5/2015

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Ignore: Most spontaneous abortions occur because there was something the matter with the baby.

Answered 10/11/2019

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Dr. Betsy Greenleaf answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Ignore: It is very common, 50-75% of all pregnancies and can be interpreted as a period.

Answered 11/21/2014

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Ignore: It is often due to chromosomal abnormalities.

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Ignore: Most abortions are chromosomally defective. You are at your most fertile at this time; try again.

Answered 1/16/2015

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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ignore: 20-25% of pregnancies result in a spontaneous abortion. You're not alone, it's not your fault.

Answered 5/7/2015

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