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The risk of miscarriage is greater in the 1st 12 weeks, but is there a time frame within those 12 weeks that's the worst? like the first 6 weeks?

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Miscarriage: The greatest risk of miscarriage within the first trimester is 6-7 weeks from the last menstrual period.

Answered 9/28/2016

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