How is Recurrent Miscarriage Defined?
Miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks, occurring in approximately 15 to 20% of all recognized pregnancies. Recurrent miscarriage, also called recurrent/repeated pregnancy loss or habitual abortion, affects from 1-5% of all recognized pregnancies. It is defined as the occurrence of three or more clinically recognized consecutive pregnancy losses before 20 weeks gestation.
