Ep 111 Ten Types of Miscarriage and Why it Matters

Did you know there are ten types of miscarriage?! What are they? When it comes to a loss, does it really matter what kind of miscarriage you’ve experienced? (Hint: yes it does.) And how can proper diagnosis and evaluation help those facing recurrent miscarriages? 

In this episode, Dr. Shahine breaks down the ten different types of miscarriage, including early and late, clinical and biochemical, threatened, missed, inevitable, complete, septic, and recurrent miscarriages. 

She shares the information from the American Society of Reproductive Medicine on recurrent pregnancy loss and discusses the importance of proper evaluation for those who have experienced multiple losses.

Listeners will come away with a deeper understanding of the causes of miscarriage, the importance of proper medical care, and the reassurance that pregnancy loss is never the fault of the person experiencing it. This episode provides knowledge, empathy, and practical guidance for those facing the heartbreak of pregnancy loss. 

In this episode you’ll hear:

[1:51] Understanding miscarriage

[2:33] Emotional impact and misconceptions of pregnancy loss

[4:07 ] Detailed breakdown of miscarriage types

• Timing-Based Miscarriage Types

• Clinical vs. Biochemical Miscarriages

• Labels and Descriptions of Miscarriages

• Recurrent Miscarriage

[17:42] Conclusion & final thoughts

Resources mentioned: 

Dr. Shahine’s Weekly Newsletter on Fertility News and Recommendations

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