Understanding Missed Abortion

A missed abortion, also known as a missed miscarriage or silent miscarriage, refers to a pregnancy loss where the fetus does not develop or dies but the body does not expel the pregnancy tissue. As such, the woman may still feel pregnant even though the pregnancy has ended.

Real Life Example

Consider a woman who is 12 weeks pregnant. She goes for her routine scan expecting to hear her baby’s heartbeat but the doctor cannot find it. Further tests confirm that the fetus stopped developing at 8 weeks, but the woman did not experience any typical signs of a miscarriage such as bleeding or cramping. This scenario is an example of a missed abortion.

Similar Examples

Another example can be a woman who is 16 weeks pregnant. She has not felt any baby movements yet, which is not unusual. However, during a routine checkup, her doctor cannot detect a heartbeat. A sonogram confirms that the fetus stopped growing at 13 weeks. Again, this is a case of a missed abortion.

Consultation with Dr. Vijaya

Understanding and dealing with missed abortion can be challenging. Dr. Vijaya, an experienced Gynaecologist, is offering free consultation to all pregnant women. She can provide detailed information, guidance, and support to those who have experienced or are at risk of a missed abortion. To book an appointment, please reach her on the contact number: 07941057551.