Signs of Miscarriage

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Coping with a miscarriage is extremely difficult to do. The definition of a miscarriage is-a pregnancy that is lost within 12 to 20 weeks of gestation. Sometimes no matter what a mother does, she cannot prevent a miscarriage. For some, recognizing the warning signs of miscarriage and getting medical treatment will prevent loosing the baby.

The most common symptom of a miscarriage is vaginal bleeding or cramping that is usually proceeded by a brownish discharge. This is a sign that there are complications taking place within the growing embryo. It is actually the most common sign of a miscarriage and usually happens in the very early stages of pregnancy, possibly even before you even know that you are pregnant.

Other symptoms of miscarriage include:

Cramping in your pelvic area.
Blood on your tissue or blood clots in the toilet when using the restroom
Decrease in the usual signs of early pregnancy (nausea and breast tenderness)
New pain in lower back or in your abdomen

Warning signs of miscarriage include:

Spotting or bleeding with no pain accompanying it.
Heavy bleeding that is accompanied with severe abdominal pain.
Gush of fluid rushing from your vagina (water breaks) without any pain or bleeding accompanying it

If you are pregnant and have any of these symptoms or warning signs of a possible miscarriage, then you should call your physician immediately. If it is after their office hours are over for the day, you should not delay in rushing to the closest hospital.

Normally the doctor that you see will try to detect whether or not your fetus still has a heartbeat, perform an ultrasound, and do some blood tests in order to take a look at your HCG levels. It is why it is very important for you to seek medical attention immediately. While nothing may be wrong, you may also have had a miscarriage.

If you do have a miscarriage, trust that hidden within you is the strength to deal with this type of painful loss. Sadly, you may never know the reason and cause of the miscarriage. Chances are you did nothing to cause it. In the event that you did, forgive yourself and move forward.