I am just curious what the chances are.

LuckyCharm5

I really have NO reason to be worried about a miscarriage but this is my first and just want to make sure everything is okay, and what everyones personal experience is! I had an appointment on Monday and I was 16w pregnant. The doctor found the HB and it was 163bpm. I was wondering if the chance of miscarriage is still possible? I don't know why but its all I worry about and its annoying! I am sure everything is okay, i just want to ease my mind!

Hyfagal

A chance of miscarriage or fetal death is always possible during pregnancy. I don't have stats but I know the chances dramatically decrease once the heart is beating and again when you hit 12 weeks.

MrsCarroll.6-10-07

What she said.

Try not to worry about it. The chances are pretty small, but things can still happen. GL!!

penguin-kisses

I learned today in my amnio info class that every single woman, regardless of age, race, eye color, having six toes, preferred sexual position... whatever... has a 2.5% chance of spontaneous miscarriage/still birth at ANY stage of pregnancy. There's always a chance unfortunately but you just have to think about this:

You have a 97.5% chance that everything will be okay.

Considering your chances of miscarrying during the first trimester are 1:3 according to the guy in the ER when I miscarried, I don't mind those odds. It sounds like everything is going well so far and like you said you have no reason to worry about it.

ETA: HAHAHA I tried to bold that middle part and was given beer mugs. OOPS. Awkward... >.>

Rachel010110

I miscarried my first pregnancy in April at 11 1/2 weeks. The doctor said things like that can just happen and no known reason for why, but he said it shouldn't happen again next time, and so far he is right. I am feeling very good about this pregnancy since I've made it this far, but there is still some worry and will be my entire pregnancy.

beautifulsin90

Hyfagal:

A chance of miscarriage or fetal death is always possible during pregnancy. I don't have stats but I know the chances dramatically decrease once the heart is beating and again when you hit 12 weeks.

this

bikernun

It is always a little scary during pregnancy. Since you have to face the unknown the first time around it's even scary. Take a deep breath and try to remember that the chances get less and less as you get farther and farther into the pregnancy.

shelbyram26

My first pregnancy I had a MC at 8 weeks. This time I have made it to 18! I am constantly worried too, but felt reassured that after the 16 week appointment the chances go way down to 3%.

I do not recommend watching that NICU show that's on now, unless you want to freak yourself out!

My aunt gave me some advice (that I try to follow)

"don't worry about anything until you have to"