Complications - miscarriage

Did You Know?

• Most miscarriages occur within 2 weeks of conception.
• Miscarriage is estimated to occur in 10-15% of recognized pregnancies.
• The rate of miscarriage increases with maternal age.
• Drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes during pregnancy increase the risk of miscarriage by up to four times.
• Pregnancy occurring outside the uterus, is an ectopic pregnancy.