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What is a miscarriage?<\/h3>\n

The early stages of pregnancy are an exciting time. The fetus is developing and embedding in the uterine wall. Unfortunately, this doesn\u2019t always proceed as expected. This is when a miscarriage can occur. A miscarriage is the loss of a non-viable fetus during the early stages of pregnancy. If a non-viable fetus has not been expelled naturally, it is referred to as a missed miscarriage. Approximately one in ten women experience a miscarriage.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

Causes<\/h3>\n

In 95% of cases, a miscarriage is caused by a fetal disposition disorder. There is often a chromosomal abnormality that occurred at or even before fertilization. Nature seeks a “solution” and the pregnancy ends in miscarriage. This is usually not a hereditary factor, so there is no increased risk for a subsequent pregnancy. If you have had multiple miscarriages, you can be examined to see if a cause can be found. In 5% of the cases, the miscarriage may be caused by an infection, an abnormal uterine shape, a fibroid, or an unknown cause. You cannot cause a miscarriage yourself through physical exertion, sex, cycling, or falling, for example. However, these factors can act as triggers for a miscarriage that is already in progress.<\/p>\n

What if the miscarriage is diagnosed?<\/h3>\n

After the miscarriage is diagnosed, you can choose between three ways the miscarriage can take place:<\/p>\n

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  1. Waiting for miscarriage to occur spontaneously<\/li>\n
  2. Use of medication that triggers spontaneous miscarriage<\/li>\n
  3. Curettage: a procedure in which the amniotic sac is removed through the vagina<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    You may, of course, decide what you feel most comfortable with. If you choose medication or a curettage, we will refer you to the gynecologist. An intermediate solution is always possible. You can first wait to see if the miscarriage occurs spontaneously. If this does not happen, we can still refer you for treatment with the gynecologist.<\/p>\n

    The course of a spontaneous miscarriage<\/h3>\n

    The course of a miscarriage can vary greatly from woman to woman. It usually begins with light bleeding and mild abdominal cramps. As the miscarriage progresses, you will gradually experience cramping pain in the uterus and increased blood loss, similar to a heavy menstrual period. You may also pass clots, sometimes the size of a fist. Over the course of a few hours, the amniotic sac detaches from the uterus and comes out through the vagina. Once the uterus is empty, the pain and bleeding will decrease. The bleeding typically continues for 1 to 2 weeks, similar to the last days of a period. The course can vary significantly between individuals. Some women experience only mild abdominal cramps, while others describe it as (light) contractions. How long you have been pregnant also plays a role in this. Whether the fetus is recognizable depends on how far along the pregnancy was when development stopped. From around 8 or 9 weeks, it may be recognizable as a miniature human being, roughly the size of a fingertip. Seeing and holding the baby can help with the grieving process and provide closure for the loss.<\/p>\n

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