What Are The Chances Of Miscarriage In The First Trimester?

Posted on Mon, 24 Mar 2014

Question: I am 9 weeks and 5 days pregnant. I had a light bleed at 6 weeks and 4 days - I had a scan and all was fine. I had another scan at 8 weeks and 6 days and all was looking "perfect" I do not have another scan until 12 weeks and 6 days and I am just very nervous about it. What are my chances of miscarriage between now and then?

Answered by Dr. Rhea Chanda (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer: not to worry Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX Chances of miscarriage is more than less in the first trimester. As the pregnancy advances, chances of loss of pregnancy decrease. If your scan at 8 weeks was good, and everything was fine, then there is a good chance that your pregnancy is advancing well. Dont be nervous because it have a negative effect on your body. There is nothing to suggest that your pregnancy is unstable.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rhea Chanda (6 minutes later)

Thanks. Ive been very nauseous and have been sick a lot in the past two weeks. This isnt harmful to the fetus is it? I am managing to keep fluids and certain foods down

Answered by Dr. Rhea Chanda (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer: normal Detailed Answer: Morning sickness is common in early pregnancy. It wont harm your baby. But make sure your remain hydrated. You can take medication for the morning sickness.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar