Are your chances of m/c higher if you've had one before?

egankn · December 2008

I wasn't sure where to look this up and was just wondering if it makes a difference at all.

snowflake_bride · December 2008

from what i remember, your chances are actually lower after your first, but then increase a little after your second ... don't quote me on this, I'm going from memory!

mrsmiller06 · December 2008

I think Snowflake is right.... but I can't be sure either.

BarnStar · December 2008

I agree with snowflake also. However, I can't be sure that the odds go up after 2, it might be 3. I know for me, after 2 m/cs, I was not an increased risk for additional m/c, but that's because my losses were so different. I think if you have similar losses the odds may go up, but otherwise they go down.

So, short answer:
After 1 m/c, no you are not at an increased risk for another m/c.

KristysRedBarn · December 2008

I think snowflake is right.

knorton · December 2008

according to the bump's dr.s there is not a higher chance of miscarriage after one.

MrsPatterson · December 2008

I know I'm chiming in a bit late on this one, but my dr. told me that you have the same percentage of risk to have a 2nd m/c as you do to have 1. So basically, odds-wise you are the same after 1 m/c as you are if you've never had any.

eas15905 · December 2008

I'm not totally sure but the American Pregnancy Association states that

A woman who has had a previous miscarriage has a 25% chance of having another (only a slightly elevated risk than for someone who has not had a previous miscarriage)

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