{"id":102446,"date":"2021-03-30T10:14:25","date_gmt":"2021-03-30T14:14:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.oviahealth.com\/guide\/102446\/pregnancy-loss-what-happens-miscarriage\/"},"modified":"2021-10-04T05:22:39","modified_gmt":"2021-10-04T09:22:39","slug":"pregnancy-loss-what-happens-miscarriage","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.oviahealth.com\/guide\/102446\/pregnancy-loss-what-happens-miscarriage\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens during a miscarriage? Signs to look out for"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pregnancy loss<\/a> can feel like a very lonely experience, but many women go through it, as it’s believed that 10 to 20% of pregnancies end in miscarriage. Despite the fact that it\u2019s a common experience, though, there\u2019s no such thing as a \u2018normal\u2019 miscarriage. However, there are a few similarities that many women experience.<\/p>\n

Possible first signs of a miscarriage<\/h2>\n

Light bleeding or spotting<\/a> during their first trimester of pregnancy isn\u2019t abnormal, but you should always report it to your provider to be on the safe side. This helps your provider better monitor the rest of your pregnancy. If the bleeding seems especially heavy or gets heavier, that could be a sign of a miscarriage, and women who notice heavy vaginal bleeding during pregnancy should contact their provider for a medical exam.<\/p>\n

Heavy bleeding<\/a> can also be a sign of an ectopic pregnancy<\/a>. An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized egg implants in a location other than the uterus, such as in the fallopian tube. Women who are at risk of ectopic pregnancy should also make sure to call their provider right away if they notice this, as ectopic pregnancies can be life-threatening.<\/p>\n

Other indicators<\/h3>\n

There are a few other common symptoms of miscarriage that a woman might experience.<\/p>\n