Pregnancy loss

From Health Encyclopedia

Contents 1 Used for 2 Broader Terms 3 Narrower Terms 4 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Used for

termination of pregnancy

Broader Terms

pregnancy

Narrower Terms

embryo /fetus death, induced abortion, spontaneous abortion

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• MiscarriageIf we are to adhere to strict medical definition, recurrent pregnancy loss is three or more miscarriages.
• org PATIENTS FACT SHEET Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Recurrent pregnancy loss is the miscarriage of two or three con- secutive pregnancies in the first or early second trimester.
• The mechanism of pregnancy loss is thought to be through thrombosis of placental vessels, though this is a complicated, and perhaps controversial area.
• If the pregnancy loss is further along, a burial ceremony or even just holding the fetus can help.
• What is Recurrent Pregnancy Loss? Recurrent pregnancy loss is defined as the loss of three or more pregnancies in a row.

Would you like to discuss or post question about Pregnancy loss ? Click here !