How to Diagnose a Miscarriage

A miscarriage can occur before a woman even realizes she's pregnant. Your doctor is the only person who can confirm your miscarriage. But there are some signs to look for if you think you may be having one.

Instructions

Symptoms of a Miscarriage

1. Look for bleeding of spotting. This doesn't mean you may be having a miscarriage. However, if you know you're pregnant, call your doctor.

2. Check the flow. Heavy bleeding with abdominal cramping and back pain is a warning sign.

3. Be aware of discharge of any kind. A gush of fluid without any signs of blood or pain is reason for concern.

4. Call your doctor if you have any of these warning signs. Even if you don't think you're pregnant. These may be symptoms of another condition.

Warning Signs of a Miscarriage

1. See your doctor if you suspect you're having a miscarriage. She can check your quantitative beta-HCG levels through a blood test and perform an ultrasound.

2. Remember that if you are bleeding heavily along with cramping, and abdominal and back pain, you may be having a miscarriage. However, it could be the symptom of another condition.

3. Check your temperature. You may suffer from fever, vomiting and weakness during a miscarriage.

4. Passing tissue or clots more than a normal period is also a symptom of miscarriage.

5. Assess your symptoms. If you were experiencing symptoms of pregnancy, and they've eased, you may have miscarried.

Tips & Warnings

• Your beta-HCG levels double every 2 days in early pregnancy.