What is a miscarriage?
A miscarriage is a loss of pregnancy before the 23 week stage of a pregnancy. Most miscarriages occur in the first trimester of the pregnancy (the first 12 weeks).
FAQS Index : Miscarriage FAQ
- What is a miscarriage?
 - How common are miscarriages?
 - What causes miscarriages?
 - Are there any risk factors?
 - What are the signs and symptoms of a miscarriage?
 
- What happens after a miscarriage?
 - Are there any ways to prevent miscarriage?
 - How long should I wait to try and conceive again?
 - What help is available for women who have had miscarriages?
 - Will I be able to get pregnant if I’ve already had a miscarriage?
 
Miscarriage Guide
- Miscarriage
 - What are the causes of a miscarriage?
 - Miscarriage myths
 - What are the symptoms of miscarriage?
 - What tests are there for a miscarriage?
 - Treatment for miscarriage
 - Coping with miscarriage
 - Preventing miscarriage
 - Trying again after a miscarriage
 - Miscarriage FAQ
 
Related Guides
- Pregnancy & Birth Guide
 - Guide to Getting Pregnant
 - Guide to Pregnancy
 - Guide to Giving Birth
 - Guide to Pregnancy Tests
 - Mother, Baby & Beyond Guide
 - Guide to Pain Relief in Labour
 - Guide to pregnancy scans
 - Pregnancy calendar guide
 - Baby calendar guide
 - Child development calendar guide
 - Guide to miscarriage
 - Guide to breastfeeding
 - Guide to sleeping for mother & baby
 - Guide to birth defects
 - Guide to Post Natal depression