Key Facts To Understand And Cope With A Miscarriage

Cause: Chromosome Development

It is difficult to pinpoint why miscarriages occur. However, the majority of miscarriages tend to be due to problems with chromosome development. Chromosomes are structures in the body that contain the DNA of the baby, including the genes that determine hair color, eye color, and health conditions. When there are too many or too few chromosomes, the baby may not develop normally. This is a chance outcome and is not based on something either partner has done. Most chromosomal abnormalities are caused by a damaged egg or sperm cell. There may also have been a problem with the zygote (the fertilized egg) as it proceeded through the cell division process.