abortion

Miscarriage

Spontaneous abortion (SAB), or miscarriage, is the term used for a pregnancy that ends on it's own, within the first 20 weeks of gestation.

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978: Who and What is Covered?

Many pregnant women are curious about the specific laws that protect
pregnant women in the workplace. An amendment to the Civil Rights Act of
1964 called the Pregnancy Discrimination Act was approved on October
31, 1978.

Miscarriage Symptoms Women Should Know About

Understanding the most common miscarriage symptoms is the best way to be prepared for the chance of miscarriage.

Signs of Miscarriage in Second Trimester

Signs of miscarriage in the second trimester may include some of the
early signs of miscarriage, but there are a few that are specific to
late stage miscarriage.

Women With Thrombophilia May Not Have More Miscarriages

Thrombophilia is a blood condition requiring treatment with blood thinners. According to a study published in Human Reproduction, women with this condition

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Pregnancy After Miscarriage Safer Within Six Months

A study on the website for the British Medical Journal reveals women who wait six months or less to get pregnant after a miscarriage are more likely to conceive and carry a fetus full-term. The study was completed in Scotland. Researchers noted that the results could be relevant to populations like Scotland, developing countries may wish to continue following the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO).

No wait needed to get pregnant again after a miscarriage

 A miscarriage should not deter you from planning your next pregnancy and get pregnant right away.

Aspirin Or Other Treatments For Recurrent Miscarriage

A recurrent miscarriage is defined as the loss of 3 (or 2) previous pregnancies and i's unclear whether treatment will improve pregnancy outcome in women with unexplained miscarriages.

First Trimester Miscarriage

Approximately one in 3-4 known pregnancies are lost within the first trimester to miscarriage. This number is based upon pregnancies that are verified before the miscarriage occurs.

Risk of Flying During Pregnancy and Miscarriage

There is no known increased risk to your pregnancy from flying. Studies have been performed in female flight attendants, but the number who are pregnant and continue to work is small, and they have not indicated an increase in spontaneous abortions.

Pregnancy Symptoms and Early Signs of Pregnancy

Typical early signs and symptoms of pregnancy and common pregnancy symptoms by week and trimester.

Caffeine Consumption and Miscarriage

Drinking coffee and caffeine early in pregnancy may increase your risk of miscarriage and spontaneous abortion.

Ultrasound and Missed Abortion or Miscarriage

A missed abortion or miscarriage can be diagnosed on ultrasound (sonogram) with several different signs.

Are Caffeine and Soda Safe to Consume During Pregnancy?

Are caffeine and soda safe to consume when trying to conceive and during pregnancy? How much caffeine is too much when trying to conceive and during pregnancy?

Abortion, Future Fertility and Pregnancy

Does an abortion affect future fertility or pregnancy?

Recurrent Abortion - Abnormal Tests

What workup and tests are abnormal in a patient with recurrent abortions?

Previous Abortions and Fertility

Most women who have had several abortions in the past can
conceive easily and are able to have a healthy baby.

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