A miscarriage is defined byMayo Clinicas “the spontaneous loss of a pregnancy” that occurs before 20 weeks.

Due to this, many people may begin their pregnancy journey unaware of the most basic facts regarding miscarriage.

However, most miscarriages are the body’s natural response to an unhealthy fetus (viaMayo Clinic).

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These “building blocks” are essential to the development of a baby.

Furthermore, too many or too few chromosomes may prevent healthy development (via the NHS).

), as these are considered to place a pregnancy in the “unsafe to exercise” category.

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If a person has these conditions, exercise is to be avoided during pregnancy (via theACOG).

Contact sports such as hockey, basketball, soccer, and volleyball are exceptions.

Generally, miscarriages are resulting from chromosomal abnormalities.

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These conditions halt fetal development, causing the carrier to miscarry.

The aim of their research is to uncover details about these underlying causes and to seek remedies.

and “Is there a link between adenomyosis and miscarriage?”

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However, Hartmann found alarmingly contradictory evidence.

Verywell Familycorroborated this by citing a study that explored the connection between abortion and miscarriage.

Some people who undergo surgical abortions may experience infection, blood loss, or uterine issues following the procedure.

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However, this does not directly link previous abortions with future miscarriages.

According toUChicago Medicine, pregnancy loss does not equal infertility.

However, this only affects about 0.5% of carriers.

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What exactly causes a second miscarriage to occur?

These are questions that might hauntsomeone who suffered a miscarriagebefore.

Historian Shannon Withycombe explores this topic in her book “Lost: Miscarriage in Nineteenth-Century America.”

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On the contrary, discussing miscarriage openly can be an effective way to heal from grief.

One key tip offered byVerywell Familyis to keep it simple.

As with any kind of loss, communication is key to healthily moving forward.

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