
Miscarriage videos
Peer reviewed by Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGPAuthored by Victoria RawOriginally published 26 Jun 2025
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Experiencing a miscarriage can be incredibly difficult, and it’s natural to have many questions about what happened and what comes next. Our expert-led videos provide compassionate, clear advice on the common causes, signs, and available treatment options for miscarriage.
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Overview
A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy, usually within the first 23 weeks. It is often caused by things that are out of your control.
What is a miscarriage?
When is a miscarriage most likely to occur?
How far along can a miscarriage happen?
Who should you call if you have a miscarriage?
Can a miscarriage be misdiagnosed?
Causes
Miscarriages often happen because of problems with the baby’s development or other health factors, and usually it is nothing you did or could have prevented.
Why do miscarriages happen?
Can stress cause a miscarriage?
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Symptoms
Common symptoms of miscarriage include bleeding, cramps, and passing tissue, but symptoms can vary from person to person.
How much do you bleed when you have a miscarriage?
How much does a miscarriage hurt?
Treatment
After a miscarriage, treatment may involve waiting for the tissue to pass naturally, medication to help the process, or sometimes a minor procedure to clear the womb.
How is a miscarriage dealt with?
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Article history
The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
Next review due: 26 Jun 2028
26 Jun 2025 | Originally published
Authored by:
Victoria RawPeer reviewed by
Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP

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