Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: When Pregnancy Happens but Doesn't Hold

Two or more pregnancy losses is recurrent pregnancy loss, and it calls for an evaluation, not 'it's just bad luck.' Current guidance starts with testing the pregnancy tissue, and most women with recurrent loss go on to have a successful pregnancy.

What does it mean that I keep losing pregnancies, and what should actually be checked? What recurrent loss means, what current testing looks like, and what is within your reach before you try again.

6 Questions About Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: When Pregnancy Happens but Doesn't Hold

I've had more than one miscarriage. Is it still bad luck?

Two or more miscarriages counts as recurrent pregnancy loss under ASRM's 2026 guidance. What that means, how common it is, and what your chances look like now.

What testing should I ask for after repeated miscarriages?

ASRM's 2026 guidance lists what to test after repeated miscarriages, starting with the pregnancy tissue, and which popular tests are no longer recommended.

Why do my miscarriages keep happening at the same week?

Repeated losses at the same week are common in the first trimester, but the week alone can't show the cause. What the pattern can and can't tell you.

If I miscarry again, should the tissue be tested?

ASRM's 2026 guidance makes testing miscarriage tissue the first step after recurrent loss. How it works, what it can show, and how to plan for it gently.

What can I actually do before trying again after loss?

ASRM's 2026 guidance names the lifestyle and health factors worth addressing after recurrent loss, and what isn't worth your money. A calm, practical list.

How do I get through a new pregnancy after loss?

Fear in a pregnancy after loss is common. How to plan support, handle the weeks that scare you most, and ask your care team for what you need.

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