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Miscarriage

A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy during the first 13 weeks of pregnancy. Read about symptoms and how to cope if you've suffered a miscarriage.

Maternal Child HealthReproductive

Educational information only. This explains health information to discuss with a qualified clinician; it is not a diagnosis, prescription, or treatment. Medical Information & Safety.

Definition

A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy during the first 13 weeks of pregnancy. Read about symptoms and how to cope if you've suffered a miscarriage.

Concept record

Canonical title
Miscarriage
Alphabetical key
M
Category
Maternal Child Health
Content type
Topic Overview
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations
Spontaneous abortion
Article status
Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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