Miscarriage

When is a pregnancy loss considered a miscarriage?

The loss of a pregnancy before week 13 is considered a miscarriage. Miscarriages are fairly common – often they happen so early in pregnancy a woman doesn’t even realize she was pregnant – but this certainly doesn’t make the event easy if it happens to you.

Women who have two or more miscarriages are diagnosed with recurrent miscarriage. Repeated pregnancy losses may need an investigation to determine if there’s a potential medical cause.

We have you undergo workups and treats any medical problems so miscarriage is prevented in the future. 

What causes a miscarriage?

In at least half of cases, a random genetic abnormality in the fetus causes a miscarriage. In the case of missing or extra chromosomes, when the fertilized egg is not viable, the body spontaneously ends the pregnancy.

In some women, inherited mutations, such as thrombophilias, increase clotting risks in the mother and makes miscarriage more likely. This condition is identified through blood tests and.

No matter the cause of your miscarriage, our doctors offer medical and emotional support during this difficult time.

Is pregnancy possible after a miscarriage?

If you do wish to get pregnant again, Dr. Pinky Ronen or Dr. Itai Ronen do everything they can to ensure there’s no medical reason to stop you from trying. 

Our doctors offer recommendations as to when you can start having intercourse again and when you should try for pregnancy. Every woman’s experience is different and when she is ready emotionally and physically varies. Dr. Pinky Ronen or Dr Itai Ronen supports your personal decision. 

Dr. Pinky Ronen or Dr. Itai Ronen also works to help you understand that miscarriage is not your fault and that you can try again to create the family of your dreams. We help you maximize your health through diet, stress management, weight control, and smoking cessation. Doing all the “right” things doesn’t always prevent miscarriage, but it helps you know you’re doing everything possible to support a healthy pregnancy.

For a provider who truly understands the pain of miscarriage and the challenges of dealing with fertility issues, trust our doctors. Call the office or schedule an appointment online today to receive the very best in miscarriage support.