Miscarriage
Most of the time there’s no clear reason why it happens, but it’s very unlikely to be caused by anything you did or didn’t do.
About 1 out of 5 pregnancies miscarry. Since many miscarriages aren’t recorded the figure might be higher.
Always get medical help if:
you’re bleeding from your vagina
you’ve got strong, cramping pain
your waters break
your baby’s movements have changed, or you haven’t felt them move for a while
If you’re registered, contact your midwife or local maternity unit. If you’re not registered, contact your GP or the NHS 24 111 service.
About 1 out of 5 pregnancies miscarry. Since many miscarriages aren’t recorded the figure might be higher.
Always get medical help if:
you’re bleeding from your vagina
you’ve got strong, cramping pain
your waters break
your baby’s movements have changed, or you haven’t felt them move for a while
If you’re registered, contact your midwife or local maternity unit. If you’re not registered, contact your GP or the NHS 24 111 service.
Always get medical help if:
you’re bleeding from your vagina
you’ve got strong, cramping pain
your waters break
your baby’s movements have changed, or you haven’t felt them move for a while
If you’re registered, contact your midwife or local maternity unit. If you’re not registered, contact your GP or the NHS 24 111 service.
Symptoms
Some women may need medicine or a short operation to treat this.
If you’re worried about seeking treatment, maybe a friend can come with you. Having support’s really important at this difficult time.
Taking time off work
Many women will want to take time off work after having a miscarriage.
If you have a miscarriage before the end of the 24th week, you’re entitled to:
take sick leave
any sick pay you’d normally qualify for
If you lose your baby after the end of the 24th week, you’re entitled to:
take maternity leave
any maternity pay you qualify for
Speak to your employer about which choices may be right for you and your family.
Working Families has more about your rights at work after a miscarriage