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First Aid & Emergencies

Call 911 NOW if you are having:

  • Chest Pain
  • Difficulty Breathing
  • Severe Bleeding
  • Sudden Weakness or Numbness
  • A Medical Emergency
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Miscarriage Treatment

Call 911 if the woman has:

  • Heavy bleeding
  • Severe pain

1. Call the Doctor

Call the woman's doctor for potential signs of miscarriage:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Back pain
  • Bleeding that progresses from light to heavy
  • Cramps
  • Fever
  • Vomiting
  • Weakness

The doctor will tell you whether to come to the office or seek emergency help.

2. Follow Up

The doctor will do a pelvic exam and ultrasound to confirm miscarriage. The next steps depend on the individual case:

  • If miscarriage is complete and uterus is clear or if it is very early in the pregnancy, there is usually no further treatment.
  • If some fetal or placental tissue remains in the uterus, the doctor will remove it with drugs or surgery.
  • If it is later in the pregnancy and the fetus has died in the womb, the doctor may induce labor and delivery.
  • If the pregnancy is healthy despite bleeding, the doctor will probably prescribe bed rest until the bleeding stops.
  • Mild discomfort and spotting are common after miscarriage.
  • Call the doctor immediately for signs of infection: heavy bleeding, fever, chills, or pain.

 

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Reviewed by Varnada Karriem-Norwood, MD on October 03, 2011
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