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Second trimester miscarriage

Second trimester miscarriage


Second trimester miscarriage

A second trimester (or ‘late’) miscarriage is one that happens after 12 and before 24 completed weeks of pregnancy. The majority of miscarriages occur within the first 12 completed weeks (first trimester) of pregnancy. Miscarriages occurring in the second trimester of pregnancy are uncommon and often unexpected. The incidence of miscarriage in the second trimester varies depending on the gestational age in weeks that is used in definitions and depending on whether the pregnancy has been dated and evaluated using ultrasound. Miscarriages during the first and second trimester of pregnancies have quite different causes, with second-trimester miscarriages more aligned to those of stillbirth.

Our research in this area

  • Classification
  • Lived experiences
  • Medical morbidity
  • Preterm premature rupture of the membranes in the second trimester
  • Psychological and support interventions
  • Public awareness and knowledge
  • Risk factors
  • Role of perinatal pathology
  • Subsequent pregnancy outcomes

Key publications

Category Category Keywords Year Title Abstract Actions

Report

 Report Early pregnancy / Early pregnancy loss, Ectopic pregnancy,Experience, Fatal fetal anomaly, First-trimester miscarriage, Molar pregnancy / Gestational Trophoblastic Disease, Second-trimester miscarriage, Termination of pregnancy 2024

PLACES | Pregnancy Loss (under 24 weeks) in Workplaces: Informing policymakers on support mechanisms

 A report submitted to the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) in fulfilment of the requirements of the tender for the provision of a qualitative research study to examine the workplace experiences of people dealing with pregnancy loss. More details Read publication

Journal Article

 Journal Article COVID-19, Miscarriage, Neonatal death, Perinatal pathology, Stillbirth 2022

Fetal deaths in Ireland due to SARS-CoV-2 Placentitis caused by SARS-CoV-2 Alpha

 COVID-19 due to SARS-CoV-2 Alpha was associated with seven fetal deaths in the Republic of Ireland in early 2021. More details Read publication

Journal Article

 Journal Article Awareness / Knowledge, First-trimester miscarriage, Miscarriage, Second-trimester miscarriage 2021

Reproductive health knowledge about miscarriage: A cross-sectional study of university students

 This cross-sectional study of 746 university students demonstrates a lack of knowledge about miscarriage. Heavy bleeding, cramping and pain were identified as common features for miscarriage; however, knowledge of type of management, and diagnostic tests available was poor. More details Read publication

Journal Article

 Journal Article Second-trimester miscarriage 2019

Subsequent pregnancy outcomes following second trimester miscarriage—A prospective cohort study

 Women with second-trimester miscarriage in our study had a notable rate of recurrence (6.3%). Second-trimester miscarriage is a risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcomes. It merits close observation during pregnancy, particularly women with a history of periviable loss. More details Read publication

Journal Article

 Journal Article Miscarriage, Second-trimester miscarriage 2017

Psychological and support interventions to reduce levels of stress, anxiety or depression on women’s subsequent pregnancy with a history of miscarriage: an empty systematic review

 Our ‘empty’ systematic review highlights the need for randomised controlled studies to assess the effect of interventions to reduce stress in pregnant women with a history of miscarriage. More details Read publication

Journal Article

 Journal Article Experience, Miscarriage, Recurrent miscarriage 2017

Experience of miscarriage: an interpretative phenomenological analysis

 This study of men and women’s experience with miscarriage involved interviewing 16 participants. Six major themes around experience of miscarriage were identified. Key findings include a need for increased awareness of miscarriage and to prioritise investigating miscarriage. More details Read publication

Journal Article

 Journal Article Second-trimester miscarriage 2016

The postnatal morbidity associated with second-trimester miscarriage

 We assessed complications in women with second trimester pregnancy loss. Their management is complicated by high rates of morbidity requiring medical intervention. Awareness of these risks should inform clinical practice. More details Read publication

Journal Article

 Journal Article Second-trimester miscarriage, Termination of pregnancy 2016

Neonatal and maternal outcomes following midtrimester preterm premature rupture of the membranes: a retrospective cohort study

 This study provides useful and contemporary data on midtrimester preterm premature rupture of membranes. Whilst fetal and neonatal mortality is high, long-term survival is not impossible. The increased risk of maternal morbidity necessitates close surveillance. More details Read publication

Research projects

Causes and consequences of pregnancy loss and perinatal death

Miscarriage in Ireland

Our people

Pregnancy Loss Research Group

Pregnancy Loss Research Group, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University College Cork, Fifth Floor, Cork University Maternity Hospital, Wilton, Cork, T12 YE02, Ireland,

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