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It may surprise you to know that despite modern medicine as many as 103,000 couples a year will experience a miscarriage. That’s a staggering fact!

There is nothing pleasant about a miscarriage. For some it will be on their first attempt at pregnancy, others have spent years trying and used a variety of artificial aids. It doesn’t matter which route you take, the heartache is real. A miscarriage is the same as losing a baby and a period of grief is essential.

It can help to know when most miscarriages occur. While this may not affect the likelihood of it happening to you, it will allow you some peace of mind if you are in the ‘safe’ part of your pregnancy.

It will help to have a reputable and caring obstetrician Sydney to support you through the pregnancy and help you to deal with a miscarriage if you suffer one.

The Highest Risk Time

The highest risk of a miscarriage occurring is during the first 12 weeks of the pregnancy. This is why many people choose not to talk about the pregnancy until the magic three-mile milestone has passed.

The word miscarriage is actually misleading. A miscarriage isn’t an issue with the pregnancy, it generally happens because the baby isn’t developing properly. It’s “Mother Nature’s” way of eliminating unhealthy embryos, although that doesn’t make it any easier to deal with.

The signs of a miscarriage include vaginal bleeding, pain, and cramping, especially in the lower back or abdomen, and fluid, or fetal tissue passing from your vagina.

It is worth noting that there is no proven link between exercise and miscarriage. Sexual intercourse does not cause miscarriages, and nor does working. Unless you happen to be working with radiation which could cause a miscarriage or another issue with your unborn baby.

Age-Related Risks

You should also be aware that the risk of miscarriage generally increases as you get older. In general women over the age of 40 are more likely to have a miscarriage than those under 40.

Research suggests the following stats:

• Women under 35 years old have a 15% chance of miscarriage

• This rate rises to between 20-35% risk for women between 35-45 years old

• Women over 45 have a 50% risk of miscarriage

• The risk of a miscarriage increases by 25%if you have already had a miscarriage

Handling The Signs Of Miscarriage

It is possible that you’ll have some, or all, of the signs of miscarriage without losing your baby. This is good news but you will need to be more cautious for the rest of your pregnancy. In this instance, high-intensity exercise should be avoided and it is advisable to pay particular attention to your diet. Speaking to your medical professional will ensure you and your baby are getting all the nutrients you need.

Despite the advances in medical science, there are still many unknowns during pregnancy. This means that for much of the time you’ll be keeping your fingers crossed and hoping. But, it is worthwhile.