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I slipped & fell over the edge of the tub, hit lower abdomen & pubic area really hard on the edge.i'm 4 weeks preggo.could this cause me to miscarry?

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

It could.: If you have no bruising nor bleeding vaginally then the risk for miscarriage is low. Otherwise, go to the er to seek medical care. Take Folic Acid 1-5 mg daily and good luck!

Dr Kunz agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

I slipped & fell over the edge of the tub, hit lower abdomen & pubic area really hard on the edge.i'm 4 weeks preggo.could this cause me to miscarry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Dr Kunz agreed

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