Miscarriage Symptoms

The initial symptoms of a miscarriage happen several days before. Many women simply feel that something isn’t right. You may feel flu-like symptoms at first. The next wave of signs comes when the pregnant woman starts to spot, bleed (either brown or red blood) and crap. Pain also occurs in the lower back and things. Typical pregnancy symptoms tend to disappear suddenly without explanation.

Learn About Developmental Stages of Pregnancy

Warning sings can sometimes be hard to detect because symptoms typically change throughout the pregnancy. Learning all you can about the different stages of development will help you decide if the symptoms are normal for the stage of pregnancy you are in at the moment. If you no longer feel pregnant and symptoms such as tender breasts and lower back pain go away, you should be concerned.

Does Bleeding Equal Miscarriage?

Though bleeding, cramping and abdomen pain are possible signs of a miscarriage, these signs do not automatically mean miscarriage. Many women do occasional experience bleeding during their pregnancies and their babies are born without complication. See your doctor for a thorough exam to check for other possibilities. He will be able to pinpoint anything amiss by running a battery of tests.

Heavy bleeding for a longer period of time, mirroring a typical monthly cycle is an indicator that a miscarriage has taken place. Lighter bleeding that lasts for one day or less probably means a you have not had a miscarriage.

What Happens Next?

Though the bleeding normally stop within two weeks, the grief you may experience is a normal part of the recovery process and varies for each individual and couple. You should wait until you have at least one normal period before trying again, but the decision is completely up to you and your partner if and when you want to try again.