𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐒, 𝟏𝟎-𝟐𝟎% 𝐨𝐟 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐞.

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐒, 𝟏𝟎-𝟐𝟎% 𝐨𝐟 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐞. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐨 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭.⁣

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Most miscarriages occur because the fetus isn’t developing normally. About 50% of miscarriages are associated with an extra or missing chromosome. These issues often result from errors that occur by chance as the embryo divides and not problems inherited from the parents.⁣

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In additional to chromosomal issues there are risk factors that can increase your risk of miscarriage:⁣

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Age – Women older than 35 have a higher risk of miscarriage than younger women.⁣

Previous miscarriages – Women who have had 2 or more consecutive miscarriages are a higher risk.⁣

Chronic conditions – Women who have chronic conditions can have a higher risk.⁣

Uterine or cervical problems – Certain uterine abnormalities or a weak cervical tissue might increase miscarriage risk.⁣

Smoking, alcohol, or illicit drugs – Women who smoke during pregnancy have a greater risk of miscarriage than nonsmokers. Heavy alcohol users and illicit drugs also increase the risk.⁣

Weight – Being underweight or overweight has been linked to an increased risk of miscarriage.⁣

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Even with these statistics, it doesn’t make miscarriage any easier. Understanding and taking steps to help reduce your risk and meeting with a doctor who can help you through the process is key.