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Carmelofan05
Dec 2, 2007, 05:55 PM
When my mom was younger... she had two miscarriages before she had me and my sister. Because she had miscarriages is there a higher percent that I will have them too?

mjl
Dec 2, 2007, 06:06 PM
I doubt it.

J_9
Dec 2, 2007, 06:10 PM
Nope not really. Miscarriages happen for many many reasons, many of which are unknown. If you are in your child bearing years, I would suggest you take a multivitamin that contains folic acid to help reduce the chances of miscarriage and neural tube defects.

Carmelofan05
Dec 2, 2007, 06:20 PM
Thanks.. I never knew why my mom miscarried. BUt I was always worried that it would affect me and my sister's concieving

J_9
Dec 2, 2007, 06:25 PM
Most women do not know why they miscarry, heck most of the doctors don't know why women miscarry. Usually it is because of a genetic anomaly wherein the fetus (baby) is not able to continue through the pregnancy.

If you have concerns, and are ready to try, you can consult a genetic counselor who will help you determine possibly why this happened and whether it will happen to you.