Diagnosis of Miscarriage
Abstract
Miscarriage is the most common complication of early pregnancy. For most cases, ultrasound is essential for it’s diagnosis and management. An ultrasound diagnosis of miscarriage is made using objective measurements and often a follow-up interval scan is needed. There are several ultrasound ‘soft markers’ which are associated with an increased risk a failing pregnancy, which may help with counselling a patient and planning when a repeat scan is needed.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
Reproductive System and Pregnancy
Reproductive Health and Contraception
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Cambridge University Press eBooks
- Pages
- 32–40
- Publication date
- 6 February 2026
- Document type
- Book chapter