Miscarriages

Important Information About Miscarriages

Having miscarriages is something that unfortunately plagues many women. It’s estimated that a large portion of pregnancy actually results in miscarriages even before the woman becomes aware of the pregnancy and thus goes undetected. When a woman does become aware of a miscarriage, this can be a very emotionally traumatizing experience similar to the loss of a loved one. Many women become attached to a pregnancy instantly so the sadness associated with such a loss can be very difficult to overcome.

There are many reasons for miscarriages and the vast majority of these reasons occur through no fault of the person that they happen to. Miscarriages are defined as an unintentional loss of a pregnancy in the early stages. Many women have miscarriages and then go on to have future success in pregnancy and childbearing so it’s important to note that if you do have a miscarriage, you very likely still have the ability to have a baby successfully in the future.

What causes miscarriages?

Miscarriages occur for a variety of reasons. Mostly, either the pregnancy isn’t viable due to environmental reasons within the woman’s uterus or the pregnancy isn’t viable due to fundamental problems with the health of the embryo or fetus. There’s very little that can usually be done to stop a miscarriage once it happens due to the viability of the fetus or embryo. Very often the pregnant woman will start to bleed and cramp and a doctor will determine whether the pregnancy is likely to continue.

Not all bleeding results in miscarriage but when bleeding is present in an early pregnancy, the doctor will typically check for a fetal heart beat, do an ultrasound and possibly a blood test to determine HCG levels. There are situations where doctors are able to determine that a woman is in fact miscarrying or about to miscarry but there are also situations where a doctor indicates a threatened abortion in which case it appears that a miscarriage might occur but will not necessarily happen.

Miscarriages may occur completely where no further treatment occurs but can also partially occur and result in the need for a procedure called a D & C where a cleaning out of the uterus happens.

Most doctors recommend that after a miscarriage, a woman wait at least one full menstrual cycle before attempting to become pregnant. From an emotional perspective, a miscarriage can be very difficult for the couple that was expecting a baby. Reading books, talking to others who have experienced the same loss and taking time to grieve are a very important part of the healing process.

News About Miscarriages

Speaker's wife criticises William Hague for revealing wife's miscarriages 3 Sep 2010 at 4:29am
Sally Bercow adds voice to criticism of Hague for detailing wife's miscarriages in statement denying gay relationship.

Hague denies gay affair and tells of wife's miscarriages 1 Sep 2010 at 7:53pm
BRITISH FOREIGN secretary William Hague has revealed that his wife has suffered repeated miscarriages during their 13-year marriage in a statement forced by allegations that he has had a gay relationship with a young special adviser, who quit yesterday.

Ffion thrown to lions with gay abandon 4 Sep 2010 at 7:46pm
I DON'T care if William Hague is gay, straight or sleeps with horses. However I DO mind him using his wife Ffion's miscarriages to manipulate - not just public sympathy - but the way we feel about the fact he shared a bedroom with male aide Chris Myers.

Hague denies gay rumours as adviser quits 4 Sep 2010 at 2:41pm
? Hague issues statement in response to internet speculation ? Foreign secretary denies relationship with adviser or other men ? Reveals his wife has suffered "multiple" miscarriages William Hague was today forced to issue a statement denying that he is gay and that he was involved in an "improper" relationship with a special adviser. Chris Myers, a special adviser to Hague as first secretary of ...

Dani Garavelli: Ffion is the real victim 4 Sep 2010 at 7:40pm
THERE's only one thing more repellent than the thought of Paul Staines - aka Guido Fawkes - drip-feeding one poisonous rumour after another into the blogosphere in the hopes of destroying a man's career, and that's the thought of William Hague laying bare his wife's miscarriages in the hopes of salvaging one.

William Hague sex slur hell as he denies gay relationship and reveals wife's ... 1 Sep 2010 at 7:11pm
William Hague revealed his private torment over his wife?s multiple miscarriages yesterday as he tried to quash growing rumours about his sexuality.

Hague 'given duff PR advice' 3 Sep 2010 at 7:02pm
Commons Speaker John Bercow's wife, Sally, has criticised William Hague for detailing his wife's miscarriages while denying a gay relationship with an aide.

Wife of Speaker criticises Hague 3 Sep 2010 at 5:08am
The wife of Commons Speaker John Bercow has criticised William Hague for detailing his wife's miscarriages in a statement denying a sexual relationship with an aide. Related Stories ITV morning show GMTV bows out Cheryl and Ashley Cole are divorced Runaway Nadir appears at Old Bailey New baby makes Downing Street debut Cole's marriage over in 80 seconds

Sally Bercow attacks William Hague's 'duff PR advice' 3 Sep 2010 at 4:09am
The wife of Commons Speaker John Bercow criticised William Hague today for detailing his wife's miscarriages in his statement denying a gay relationship with an aide.

Answers for Miscarriage/Down Syndrome 2 Sep 2010 at 8:28pm
British researchers have discovered a protein that is low in women who have miscarriages and babies with Down Syndrome. It's a scientific discovery that could go a long way in prevention. More than 400, 000 people are living with Down Syndrome. It is the most common chromosomal condition.