Pregnancy

The Woman During Pregnancy: Possible Problems and Complications

Spontaneous Abortion
Almost 25 percent of all pregnancies end with the death of the fetus during the first two trimesters, i.e., in spontaneous abortions or miscarriages. The reason is usually some abnormal development of the fetus caused by a defective egg or sperm, or by some difficulty in implantation. Other reasons are anatomical or functional abnormalities in the woman. The cause may also be found in a poor diet, an illness, or some psychological problem. Strenuous physical exercise as such has no harmful effect. Contrary to popular belief, jumping, falling, or being struck or kicked in the abdomen do not cause a woman to have a miscarriage.