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Risk factor

A risk factor is a characteristic or exposure that increases the probability of an outcome without proving what caused an individual case.

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Can stress cause miscarriage myth

Can stress cause miscarriage myth

Why this myth is so painful The myth that stress causes miscarriage can turn grief into self-blame. After a loss, it is natural for the mind to look for a controllable explanation: “I was too anxious,” “I cried too much,” “I worked too hard,” or “I should have stayed calm.” But miscarriage is usually not […]