Key Facts To Understand And Cope With A Miscarriage

Treatment

The primary goal of treating a miscarriage is to prevent maternal hemorrhaging and infection. The earlier the pregnancy, the more likely the body will expel the fetal tissue naturally without requiring medical intervention. This usually happens within two weeks after the miscarriage. If bleeding does not stop after two weeks, a doctor may prescribe medication to stimulate the uterus to release the rest of the tissue. Alternatively, if the body does not expel the tissue on its own, the most common medical procedure performed to stop bleeding and prevent infection is dilation and curettage (D&C). Couples should closely monitor bleeding at home as an increase in blood volume or the onset of chills and fever could indicate an infection.