Miscarriage Symptoms:
Could you be having a miscarriage?

Miscarriage Symptoms can be a little hard to detect because a little bit of spotting is normal in pregnancy, however there are certain symptoms that you can definately tell could be the start of miscarriage. Depending upon how far into your pregnancy you are will dictate the types of signs and symptoms you might get.
If you suspect at all that what you are experiencing isn't normal it's always in your best interest to get down to a doctor as soon as you can. It's always better to be safe than sorry.
Having said that, you shouldn't panic immediately, a bit of spotting can be normal.
You can scroll to the bottom of the page to find out how to try and avoid miscarriage when you have finished reading about symptoms of miscarriage.

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The following are symptoms of miscarriage:

Miscarriage Before 6 Weeks Pregnancy

Having a miscarriage at this stage can feel like a painful period. You might feel you are having a heavier than usual period.
Miscarriage symptoms up to 6 weeks could feel like cramping and you may pass clumpish blood.
If you make it to a full 6 weeks of pregnancy and miscarry the baby will be anywhere between .5 and 1cm long, or about the size of a small marble.
Having a miscarriage can make you feel a range of emotions - from sad, angry, to disappointed and upset, to deep depression. It's not an easy thing to deal with. There is some comfort in knowing you can conceive, which is a hurdle in itself for a lot of women. Also, most women who miscarry, even repetitively, do go on to have healthy babies eventually.

Miscarriage Symptoms Between 6 And 13 Weeks Pregnancy

If you miscarry between these weeks of pregnancy, chances are you still will be able to miscarry alone without medical intervention, but about 20% of miscarriages at this stage of pregnancy require some medical help and assistance to make sure the baby and placenta are completely removed.
Miscarriage symptoms at this time will again involve bleeding, but more so than if you were to miscarry earlier. There will be much more blood clotting now.
The clotting may get bigger during this stage and very rarely a clot could be as big as a tennis ball, but will generally range between marble size and golf ball size.
You may be lucky to just have a feeling of period pains and cramping, but it can border on horrible pain that could be likened to labour pains.
You can bleed for up to three weeks after the miscarriage finishes. The actual miscarriage at this stage can take anywhere between a few hours or even a few days.
See your health professional to make sure you are passing the baby completely. You can become very ill and get infection if the placenta or part of the baby remains inside your uterus.
If you had tender breasts, morning sickness and other pregnancy symptoms, it may take a few weeks for it all to dissipate.

Miscarriage Between 14 & 20 Weeks Pregnancy

At this stage symptoms of miscarriage will worsen, you will have more than cramps you will experience more significant pain such as contractions, abdomenal and back pain.
There will be very heavy bleeding and blood clots and visually you may be able to see the feus expelling by this stage.
If you start bleeding this far into pregnancy, while some spotting is okay, if you feel like it could be more, see your doctor.
You may continue to bleed for some weeks after miscarriage at this stage of pregnancy.
If you are worried about miscarrying again, check out our page about tips on avoiding miscarriage. Goodluck with your journey.