The risk of miscarriage
What can increase the likelihood of a miscarriage
There are several factors that can increase your risk of miscarriage Older women have an increased risk of having a miscarriage. It is thought that this is largely due to the fact that older women are more likely to have babies with chromosomal abnormalities, which may have problems developing and miscarry. Some underlying medical conditions can also increase your chances of miscarriage, such as polycystic ovary syndrome or fibroids. Other factors that can increase your risk are if you are
particularly underweight or overweight, smoke, drink heavily, or take recreational drugs. Miscarriages are also more likely the more pregnancies you have had