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Miscarriage Directory

A miscarriage is the loss (death) of a baby before the 20th week of pregnancy. According to the March of Dimes, as many as 50% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage -- most often before a woman even knows she is pregnant. About 15% of recognized pregnancies will end in a miscarriage. The majority of miscarriages occur because the baby was not healthy. Having a miscarriage can be hard for a woman, both physically and emotionally. But just because you have a miscarriage doesn't mean you can't have a healthy baby. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about miscarriage, the symptoms, what happens if it occurs, and much more.

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