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Question: Will it happen again?

Q: “I am 12 weeks pregnant. A month ago, I had a “threatened miscarriage”, but the bleeding eventually stopped. I had a scan that showed that the baby was growing well and had a healthy heartbeat. But I can’t help feeling just a bit uneasy! Is there a chance I could still miscarry – and what can…

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Miscarriage

Some experts estimate that as many as one in four pregnancies ends in miscarriage. In legal terms in the UK, a miscarriage is defined as a pregnancy which ends in the loss of a baby before 24 weeks. After 24 weeks, if the baby is born and doesn’t survive, it’s known as a stillbirth and not…

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Haemorrhage : in pregnancy

Sudden and severe bleeding. In pregnancy it is usually called antepartum haemorrhage and after the birth it is called postpartum haemorrhage. Any bleeding in pregnancy should be reported to a doctor or midwife. Spotting or slight bleeding is not unusual in early pregnancy and not usually an emergency. Sudden bleeding, especially if accompanied by signs of shock – pale…

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