What are the signs that Im having a miscarriage?
Spotting (finding spots of blood on your underpants or toilet tissue after urinating) or bleeding is sometimes the first sign of miscarriage. Keep in mind, though, that spotting is common early in pregnancy and may or may not be a sign of a problem with the baby. However, 50% of the time it is actually a symptom of a serious problem such as a miscarriage, an ectopic pregnancy or in vary rare cases a molar pregnancy. If you have any spotting or bleeding, call your doctor or midwife right away so she can determine whether your spotting indicates a potential problem. You may also have abdominal pain, which can feel crampy or persistent as well as mild or sharp. Or you may just feel low back pain or pelvic pressure. The bleeding and cramping may get worse shortly before you pass the “products of conception” – that is, the placenta and the embryonic or fetal tissue, which will look greyish and may include blood clots. If you can, save this tissue in a clean container because your doctor may
