A miscarriage is the natural death of an embryo or fetus in the womb. It takes place in the early stages of prenatal development prior to fetal viability (the stage of potential independent survival). Among women who know they are pregnant the miscarriage rate is roughly 15-20% and it is the most common complication of early pregnancy in humans.
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