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Does bleeding and cramping ever not mean miscarriage?

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Yes: Most of the time moderate to heavy bleeding and cramping in early pregnancy means a miscarriage. But some women with bleeding and cramping don't miscarry. I will often check either a blood pregnancy test or an ultrasound to tell if there is still a viable pregnancy or if this is a miscarriage situation.

Dr McCurdy agreed

Answered 1/26/2015

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