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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.
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Miscarriage - What happens
If you have a miscarriage, you may need to have any remaining pregnancy tissue removed from your womb.
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Miscarriage - Symptoms
The most common sign of miscarriage is vaginal bleeding.
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Miscarriage - Prevention
Miscarriages cannot always be prevented, but you can try to reduce your risk by aiming to stay as healthy as possible.
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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.
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Miscarriage - Causes
There are many reasons why a miscarriage may occur, although the causes of some miscarriages are often not identified.
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Miscarriage - Afterwards
A miscarriage can have a profound emotional impact on everyone involved.
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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.
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Chorionic villus sampling - Complications
Before you decide to have chorionic villus sampling (CVS), you'll be told about the risks and possible complications.
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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.