Possible Cause Of Pregnancy Loss

Late pregnancy loss is defined as pregnancy loss after 14 weeks gestation. Late miscarriages are less common than early miscarriage and occur in about 1-2% of pregnancies.

Possible Causes Of Pregnancy Loss

Structural A weak cervix or one that dilates too soon can lead to late miscarriage. Infections This is quite rare however; any severe infection that develops during pregnancy could result in miscarriage. These may include a urinary tract infection or kidney infection, food poisoning, infections of the blood such as hepatitis, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), rubella and toxoplasmosis. Others Rare structural problems; these can be problems such as an abnormally shaped womb or large fibroids that grow in the womb. These can inhibit the attachment of the placenta or the baby’s growth and may lead to miscarriage. Genetic factors, blood disorders i.e. Antiphosphoidlipid syndrome (a syndrome