Do I Have Increased Risk Of Miscarriage?

Have you had any physical trauma during your pregnancy?

Do you have bacterial or viral infections during pregnancy?

Are you exposed to harmful chemicals or radiation in the workplace?

Are you over 40?

Do you have hormonal abnormalities?

Do you have uterine abnormalities or an "incompetent" cervix (cervix that begins to expand and open prematurely, in the middle of pregnancy, with no signs of pain or labor)?

Do you smoke, drink alcohol or use illegal drugs?

Do you over-consume caffeine?

Are you underweight or overweight?

Do you have poorly controlled diabetes?

Do you have any of the following conditions: lupus, severe kidney disease, congenital heart disease or thyroid disease?

Based on your answers you have a low risk of a miscarriage. A miscarriage is the spontaneous ending of a pregnancy before the 20th week. About 10 to 20 percent of pregnancies end with miscarriage, and most of them are unaware that they were pregnant. A miscarriage usually occurs in the first three months of pregnancy. Only 1 percent of miscarriages occur after the 20th week, in which case we say that it is a "late" miscarriage. There are many medical reasons that can lead to miscarriage. Most of them cannot be controlled. However, knowing the risk factors can help you take better care of yourself during pregnancy.

Based on your answers you have a moderate risk of a miscarriage. A miscarriage, also known as pregnancy loss is the spontaneous loss of a fetus before the 20th week of pregnancy. Most miscarriages that occur in the first trimester of pregnancy are the result of abnormal fetal development. In most cases, various chromosomal abnormalities prevent the baby from developing normally. These chromosome problems can be random or inherited. Most of them are not related to the health of the parents. A mother's age is very important for the course of pregnancy. Women in their 40s have a higher risk of miscarriage than those in their 20s.

Based on your answers you have a high risk of a miscarriage. A miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of a pregnancy during the first 20 weeks. A miscarriage can be caused by many factors including various infections and injuries during pregnancy, hormonal problems as well as bad lifestyle habits like smoking, drinking alcohol or using illegal drugs. If you use certain medications, be sure to ask your doctor if you can use them safely during pregnancy. Women who are exposed to harmful chemicals or radiation in the workplace may also have an increased risk of miscarriage. There is no conclusive evidence that exercise and sexual intercourse cause miscarriage.