Miscarriage can be described as natural termination, or loss, of pregnancy, usually within the first 20 weeks. In majority of the cases, it is characterized by separation of the fetus and placenta from the uterus wall. It has been seen that the first 6 to 8 weeks of pregnancy are the most dangerous for a woman, in which she is most prone to having a miscarriage. Therefore, maximum care should be taken within these weeks. Also known as spontaneous abortion, miscarriage is a common occurrence and can be seen in one out of every four women. The chance of miscarriage of pregnancy increases as a woman grows older. In the following lines, we have listed the signs and symptoms that indicate miscarriage in a woman.
Miscarriage Symptoms
- Vaginal bleeding. Though some amount of vaginal bleeding is a common occurrence within the first few weeks of pregnancy, a change or increase in the amount of bleeding is considered to be a sign of miscarriage.
- Vaginal bleeding with pain
- Spotting or bleeding without pain
- Bacterial presence or the presence of toxins in the blood
- Breaking of the membrane
- Severe pain in stomach, genital regions, thighs, buttocks and lower back
- Abdominal cramping
- Unusual pain in the pelvic region
- Vaginal bleeding, followed by a brownish discharge
- Flow of fluid from the vagina, without bleeding or pain
- Blood clots or grayish tissue from the vagina (indicate miscarriage is about to happen)
Some More Signs of Miscarriage
- Decreased breast tenderness and morning sickness
- Failure of fetal heartbeat
- No fetal movements
- Sudden loss in weight
- Dizziness
- Severe vomiting
- Painful contractions for 5-20 minutes
- Burning sensation in the vagina
- Frequent urination
- Pain while urinating
- Dilated cervix and broken membranes
