Can a sudden fright cause miscarriage?

knottie97f79da8f46210a8

I’m 4 weeks pregnant and my dog barked like a madman at midnight, woke me up, and I jumped out of bed in a crazy fright. Turns out she had only been hearing a doorbell on the tv.
My heart was racing and I lost my breath for a minute and I triggered some cramps (not super painful and they kinda are easily triggered in my opinion) for maybe a minute (I’ve been cramping a ton regardless).
No bleeding or spotting.

I felt totally fine within like 2 minutes, other than being super emotionally frustrated and upset.

Can a sudden Brief shock like this cause a miscarriage? Im feeling really anxious now.

harpseal135

You do realize that people go through way more trauma (car accident, death of a loved one, etc) and have healthy babies - your dog barking at night will do zero damage. 

knottie97f79da8f46210a8 said:

I’m 4 weeks pregnant and my dog barked like a madman at midnight, woke me up, and I jumped out of bed in a crazy fright. Turns out she had only been hearing a doorbell on the tv.
My heart was racing and I lost my breath for a minute and I triggered some cramps (not super painful and they kinda are easily triggered in my opinion) for maybe a minute (I’ve been cramping a ton regardless).
No bleeding or spotting.

I felt totally fine within like 2 minutes, other than being super emotionally frustrated and upset.

Can a sudden Brief shock like this cause a miscarriage? Im feeling really anxious now.

knottie548176b6cb724e3f

hmm, I totally get why you'd be anxious, but honestly, a little scare like that usually won't cause a miscarriage, especially since you felt fine afterward. 

                                                                                      

I actually checked the 'Heal Baby Care App' for this and here's what it says:      

                                                                                      

"It's understandable to feel anxious after such a startling experience, especially during early pregnancy. Generally, a brief shock or fright, like what you experienced, is unlikely to cause a miscarriage, especially since you didn't have any bleeding or spotting. Cramping can be common in early pregnancy, but if it becomes severe or is accompanied by other symptoms, it's important to seek medical advice. 

To help ease your anxiety, consider practicing relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or gentle stretching. How have you been managing your stress and anxiety during this early stage of your pregnancy?"