Risk Factors
Below are some common risk factors for a miscarriage:
– Chronic conditions like diabetes could increase risk.
– Previous miscarriages: If you have had more consecutive miscarriages, the risk of miscarriage can be high.
– Age: Those who are more than 35 years old tend to be at a higher risk of miscarriages than younger women. At 35, the risk is around 20 percent. At 40, the risk is around 40 percent. And at 45, this number increases by up to 80 percent.
– Alcohol, smoking, or drugs: Heavy consumption of these products would put your fetus at risk.
– Cervical or uterine issues
– Invasive prenatal tests: Amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, or other prenatal genetic tests can be invasive and increase the risk.
– Weight: Being overweight or underweight is associated with a higher risk of miscarriage. [6]
