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A miscarriage is the loss of a baby, usually during the first three months or "first trimester" of pregnancy.
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Sadly, miscarriages are a common occurrence and the experience can be overwhelming. Here's a start to finding out the basics.
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Causes of miscarriage: Miscarriages are devastating and there are a number of possible reasons that a miscarriage may occur.
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Unfortunately, nothing can prevent a miscarriage from happening once it has started. How it is treated will depend on the type of miscarriage.
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There are several types of miscarriage – threatened, inevitable, complete, incomplete or missed.
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A miscarriage can be a time of great sadness for the father as well as the mother.
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Find out what the signs of miscarriage are and advice on what you should do.
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A miscarriage is the unintended ending of a pregnancy
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Miscarriage is a pregnancy that ends spontaneously before 20 weeks. Miscarriage is very common and usually occurs in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
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It is important to know that there is no right or wrong way to feel after experiencing a miscarriage.
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Thyroid dysfunction in pregnancy has consequences for mother and baby. Potential problems include pre-eclampsia, prematurity and congenital abnormality.
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The symptoms of coeliac disease vary markedly from person to person. What is the gold standard for diagnosing coeliac disease?
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Which drugs can be useful in improving the milk supply during lactation when non-drug approaches don't work and what are the potential side effects?
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Choosing the right treatment for rheumatoid arthritis can be challenging. Find out what the key considerations are.
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