Miscarriage

What is a miscarriage❓

 Loss of a pregnancy during the first 24 weeks 🤰

 Causes:

 Abnormalities with development of baby

 Risk of miscarriages increase with ⬆

 age of mother and father

 lifestyle factors (e.g. alcohol/smoking) 🍻

What are the symptoms for a miscarriage❓

 Vaginal bleeding and abnormal discharge

 Lower abdomen pain and cramps 😖

How do you diagnose a miscarriage❓

 Vaginal bleeding within the first 24 weeks 🤰

 Ultrasound scans to detect heartbeat of baby

 Hormonal blood tests

How do you treat a miscarriage❓

 Hospital admission to see specialist 🏨

 Management

 Wait until discharge stops

 Pain, anti-sickness medication and medication to empty your womb 💊

 Surgical procedure to empty your womb 🏨

 Counselling and therapy

Why should I worry about a miscarriage❓

 This can affect:

 Mother’s mental state and wellbeing

 Outcomes of future pregnancies 🤰