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Miscarriage
Definition
- Placenta: How it works, what's normal Learn about the conditions that can affect the placenta during pregnancy.
Risk factors
- Incompetent cervix Incompetent cervix — Overview covers symptoms, risks and treatment of weak cervical tissue during pregnancy.
- Pregnancy and obesity: Know the risks Pregnancy and obesity — Find out how obesity can affect your pregnancy.
- Smoking and pregnancy: Understand the risks Smoking and pregnancy — Know the dangers of tobacco and how to safely quit.
Tests and diagnosis
- Biophysical profile Biophysical profile — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this prenatal test.
Causes
- Molar pregnancy Molar pregnancy — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this tumor in the uterus.
Treatments and drugs
- Dilation and curettage (D&C) Dilation and curettage (D&C) — Overview covers risks, results of this uterine procedure.
Lifestyle and home remedies
- Pregnancy after miscarriage: What you need to know Pregnancy after miscarriage — Understand when to try again and your chances of success.
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