Miscarriage and pregnancy loss

3 women's stories

Miscarriage and pregnancy loss: Alexis Marie Chute's story

Miscarriage and pregnancy loss: Alexis Marie Chute's story

One mother shares her story of pregnancy loss, grief and how it's changed her family.

Miscarriage and pregnancy loss: Christie Lockhart's story

Miscarriage and pregnancy loss: Christie Lockhart's story

A midwife shares her personal experiences with miscarriage and second-trimester pregnancy loss.

Miscarriage and pregnancy loss: Sandy Wynia Katz's story

Miscarriage and pregnancy loss: Sandy Wynia Katz's story

For families who struggle with recurrent miscarriage, there may not be a happy ending. This couple shares their story—and how they moved on.

The anxiety of pregnancy after multiple miscarriages

The anxiety of pregnancy after multiple miscarriages

After his wife’s multiple miscarriages, Bryan Borzykowski dares to hope.

The baby girl I almost had

The baby girl I almost had

Earlier this month, the rise in cases of the birth defect microcephaly—strongly associated with the Zika virus—was declared a public health emergency. I didn’t need anyone to tell me what it was. I was too familiar with something much like it.

Miscarriage questions answered

Miscarriage and pregnancy loss: causes, treatment and research

Miscarriage and pregnancy loss: causes, treatment and research

What causes miscarriage and pregnancy loss, and can it be treated? We look at the latest medical research.

Bleeding during pregnancy: What you need to know

Bleeding during pregnancy: What you need to know

There are a number of reasons for bleeding during pregnancy—but it's not as uncommon as you think.

Signs of miscarriage: Here's what to look for

Signs of miscarriage: Here's what to look for

What does a miscarriage look and feel like? Here are the warning signs of a miscarriage and what to do if you think you're having symptoms.

Common miscarriage questions

Common miscarriage questions

Whether it occurs in the first trimester or later in a pregnancy, a miscarriage is always an emotionally traumatic event, sometimes a physically daunting one, and all too often an isolating experience. Here are some common miscarriage questions.

Resources

Miscarriage Causes: Factors That Increase the Risk

Miscarriage Causes: Factors That Increase the Risk

We want you to have a healthy baby. Here are some things to be mindful of throughout your pregnancy.

Stephanie Anderson Witmer

It Doesn’t Matter Who You Are, Infertility Doesn’t Discriminate

It Doesn’t Matter Who You Are, Infertility Doesn’t Discriminate

At 32, I had a miscarriage and a year later found out I had unexplained secondary infertility. It rocked my world — and gave birth to a new purpose.

Katy Mimari

Alternative Practices to Support During Infertility and Miscarriage

Alternative Practices to Support During Infertility and Miscarriage

Certified Yoga Instructor shares alternative practices meant to support during infertility and miscarriage you may not have considered before

Allison McDonald Ace

Cautiously Optimistic: Bracing For and Living Through a Miscarriage

Getting pregnant

Cautiously Optimistic: Bracing For and Living Through a Miscarriage

One in four pregnancies end in loss. One woman shares her story to encourage conversation and make others feel less alone.

Sarah Bentley