What Are the Chances?

The average is 1 in 3 pregnacies end in miscarriage. I lost my third , but I know people that lost their first or had two in a row. I wouldn't worry about it. The only time you need to worry is if you are bleeding or you just don't feel right. It's hard to explain what I mean by feeling right. When I lost mine I just knew something wasn't right, even though the dr I went to see said everything was ok. I was bleeding a few days later. I wouldn't worry if I were you. Congrats on the baby.

It's so hard not to worry isn't it? Statistically it doesn't really matter how many pregnancies, etc. They do say, if you've had previous miscarriages you are more likely to have another. Try to just relax and enjoy every second!

I don't think your chances are greater than any other pregnancy. I had 1 miscarriage 3 healthy baby and another miscarriage and 1 more healthy baby. So you never know.

Some woman may never have them and I've known others who have had many.

Congrats on the new baby and good luck on a happy and healthy pregnancy.

You are probably fine if you lead a normal healthy lifestyle and you are healthy yourself. You probably have nothing to worry about!

Its hard not to worry no matter how many kids you have or how much you read. Try to relax and enjoy the idea of a new little one being on the way! :) Congratulations

The fact that you've had 2 successful pregnancies does not "doom" you to bad luck this time!!! :) Relax! I've had two pregnancies and two miscarriages; I truly believe that a day will come when docs will be able to tell us a reason for miscarriages--I think that docs tell you chromosomal abnormalities are the cause of miscarriages because they are reluctant to "blame" things when they don't know for sure what the cause is (and who wants to hear, well, you had too much caffeine; 10 cups of coffee a day wasn't good for that baby, you know! after miscarrying--sympathy goes much farther). That said, I believe that my hormones are wonky and have caused me to miscarry. If you've had two healthy, strong pregnancies, the chances are, your third will be just fine too! Congratulations!

Relax and enjoy your pregnancy. Unless you are given good reason to worry I woudln't even think about it. The stress you are creating isn't good for the baby. Your baby will be fine : )

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There is no way to know for sure, but worrying won't help in any way. If you feel like you might miscarry or don't want to have to deal with telling everyone "nevermind" about being pregnant, just don't announce it to everyone until you have had the "all clear" 12 week appointment with your OB.

Good luck,
S.

Try not to worry. You really have no control at this point except to just take care of yourself, take your vitimins, eat right, and avoid or limit caffeine if you can. Otherwise, you don't have the driving wheel on that. Congratulations on #3:)

No, you shouldn't be any more worried with your third than with your other ones. You've had 2 successful pregnancies without any miscarriages, so chances are this one will be fine, too. When miscarriages occur, they usually occur before 12 weeks. But, that doesn't mean you're at high risk. If you are over 35, you have a higher risk for complications in general, but unless your doctor has spoken with you about it, I wouldn't worry about it.

According to medical professionals you have between a 10 and 25% chance of having a miscarriage during any given pregnancy. So 90% chance all will be well. I have a 2 year old, then had a miscarriage and am now 24 weeks pregnant. Try not to worry too much.

Don't stress....thats not good for you or the baby. From my experience and family experience, it was different. I had to healthy pregnancies and miscarried on the 3rd - had a 4th successful pregnany. My sister had a healthy #1, miscarried #2, healthy #3, miscarried #4, healthy #5. My oldest sister had 2 successful prenancies.

Always think positively....there is no rule of thumb on if you will or will not miscarry.

Take care of your body, take your vitamins and get plenty of rest....

Congrats on baby #3....

Congrats on baby 3. Dont be worried, just take care of yourself like you did with 1 and 2. :)

i miscarried my first and then had my son. it sounds odd and i didn't realize it at the time because it was my first but i knew from the start something wasn't right. after being pregnant with my son i felt at ease i was worried but i wasn't really really worried about losing it like i was with the first. i would say if you feel fine then you can worry less. it is always on our minds as we wait FOREVER to get past the 12 week mark but you should be happy not overly concerned. Though it is hard to deal with if it does happen it often happens because something genetically is wrong with the baby. Congrats on your new blessing :)

Hey Congrats on the third pregnancy, I am now 18.5 weeks pregnant with our third, I worried a lot in the beginning especially with being so sick, and tired. But all is well. My other two pregnancies went really well also no issues. I know I always tell other not to stress too much things happen for a reason, but it is hard when it is yourself going through the pregnancy. Easy to worry! Congrats! And enjoy!

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With two sucessful pregnancies the odds are lower from what I've read but not sugnificantly. Your odds of miscarriage are from 20 to 25 percent during the first trimester, 5%
there after.

Although most doctors agree that once you've seen a healthy heartbeat and a baby measuring dot on to it's EDD then the odds drop and once you've seen it twice then the odds drop no matter if it's the 9th week or 7th week drop to the 5% as well.

Oh and most miscarriages happen in the first 6 weeks before you've even can see them on the ultrasound machine.

I've had 3 successful children and 5 miscarriages. I've had miscarriages after successful children so I know it can happen at any time. It's out of our hands. You just hope a good egg, a good spermy, implant properly on the proper day and everything else went perfect. It's really tricky business all about timing if you think about it.

Good luck and assume all is good till there is reason to assume otherwise. Obsessing about it isn't gong to make a difference.