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I'm 7 weeks pregnant & went on long car drive 2 hrs.the roads were quite bumpy.i wish to know if bumpy rides with few jerks can cause miscarriage?

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

NO: Absolutely no reason to worry. Most miscarriages occur due to genetic/chromosomal abnormalities in the developing fetus. Severe physical trauma could cause a miscarriage but not a bumpy car ride.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/22/2013

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