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  • Miscarriage

    A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy during the first 23 weeks. The main signs of a miscarriage include vaginal bleeding, followed by cramping and pain.

  • Miscarriage - What happens

    If you have a miscarriage, you may need to have any remaining pregnancy tissue removed from your womb.

  • Miscarriage - Symptoms

    The most common sign of miscarriage is vaginal bleeding.

  • Miscarriage - Prevention

    Miscarriages cannot always be prevented, but you can try to reduce your risk by aiming to stay as healthy as possible.

  • Miscarriage - Diagnosis

    If you see your GP or midwife because of vaginal bleeding or other symptoms of miscarriage, you may be referred to an early pregnancy unit for tests.

  • Miscarriage - Causes

    There are many reasons why a miscarriage may occur, although the causes of some miscarriages are often not identified.

  • Miscarriage - Afterwards

    A miscarriage can have a profound emotional impact on everyone involved.

  • Chorionic villus sampling

    Read about why chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is offered during pregnancy, how it's carried out, and what the benefits and risks are.

  • Chorionic villus sampling - Complications

    Before you decide to have chorionic villus sampling (CVS), you'll be told about the risks and possible complications.

  • Amniocentesis - Risks

    Amniocentesis is a fairly common and safe procedure. But it's important to be aware of the possible complications during or after amniocentesis.