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Article: Understanding miscarriage.(Lifestyle)
- Article from:
- The News Letter (Belfast, Northern Ireland)
- Article date:
- September 7, 2006
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n WHAT IS A MISCARRIAGE
Most miscarriages happen in the first three months of pregnancy - but they can happen up to the 24th week. Pregnancy loss after 24 weeks is known as stillbirth.
n MISCARRIAGE SYMPTOMS
Vaginal bleeding is the most common symptom, which can range from light spotting to bleeding heavier than a period. There may be blood clots or other tissue, and there may be cramping with period-type pains.
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