Highlights A blighted ovum (also known as an anembryonic pregnancy) is an early miscarriage where the sac and placenta form, but the embryo does not. This type of pregnancy loss can happen early, and although emotionally difficult, it does not…

Highlights Losing a baby can be devastating, and grief can have physical effects.On top of this, your body will experience changes after giving birth, such as lactation.These changes can make your grief harder to process, but there’s support available to…

Highlights A neonatal (newborn) death is when a baby dies within 4 weeks of their birth. Dealing with a neonatal death can be extremely difficult. Help is available from your doctor, midwife, child health nurse and social worker. There are…

Highlights Stillbirth refers to the birth of a baby who has died after 20 weeks of pregnancy. The cause of stillbirth is often unknown, but several factors can increase the risk. There are steps that can be taken to reduce…

Highlights Miscarriage affects both partners, regardless of who carried the pregnancy. Emotional reactions to miscarriage, including grief, are normal, even if you were not physically affected. It’s important to care for your own wellbeing while also supporting your partner. Support…

Highlights Surgical management of miscarriage, also known as dilation and curettage (D&C), is a minor procedure performed through the vagina, without the need for cuts or stitches. After surgery, you may experience light bleeding and mild cramps for 7 to…

Highlights Miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks. Medical management of miscarriage involves taking medication to help expel pregnancy tissue from your body. Side effects from the medical management of miscarriage can include fever, nausea, vomiting, and…

Highlights Vaginal bleeding is usually the first sign of miscarriage, followed by lower abdominal (tummy) pain. Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy is not always due to a miscarriage, but if you experience it, you should speak to your doctor or midwife…

Highlights Bleeding usually stops within 2 weeks after a miscarriage. It is important to see your doctor by 6 weeks after a miscarriage, or if you have any symptoms that are not getting better or are concerning. If you miscarry…

Highlights Miscarriage is pregnancy loss before 20 weeks of pregnancy. Miscarriage occurs in up to 1 in 4 pregnancies. There are different types of miscarriage, including missed miscarriage where you don’t have any symptoms. If you don’t miscarry naturally, your…