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A 34-year-old female asked:

I had a miscarriage with my first pregnancy at 8 weeks. i suffer from insomnia. my dr said not my fault but can lack of sleep cause a miscarriage?

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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered

Psychiatry 27 years experience

I agree with your Dr: Your insomnia would not be the cause of your miscarriage. Please take good care of yourself.

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