Which food can cause miscarriage

The possibility of miscarriage is a common pregnancy worry, which is fair given that about 15% of all clinically recognized pregnancies end in loss.

The vast majority of miscarriages (around 80%) happen in the first trimester, and some occur right around the time of the person's expected period.

The signs of miscarriage often include vaginal bleeding or spotting.

1 week miscarriage baby

If these symptoms happen close enough to your expected period—or if you haven't received a positive pregnancy test yet—you might wonder whether you're experiencing a miscarriage or have just gotten your period.

So how can you tell the difference between an early miscarriage and your period?

We break down everything you need to know about miscarriages vs. periods, including what a miscarriage might look like.

Symptoms of dead fetus in first trimester

Things that can cause a miscarriage in the first 8 weeks

Early miscarriage symptoms 2 weeks

Signs of miscarriage at 6 weeks

I think i've had a miscarriage but didn't know i was pregnant

Miscarriage Bleeding vs. Period Bleeding

Determining whether bleeding is caused by an early miscarriage or your period can be tricky, especially since miscarriage bleeding doesn't always look the same.