Miscarriage is one of the most personal and profound experiences a person can face—a moment when hope and heartbreak share the same space. If you’ve found yourself here, you might be carrying questions, uncertainty, or despair. And you are not alone. My personal history of repeated pregnancy losses (it was 7 at the time of writing this blog) led me on a path to understand why this kept happening. I searched not only for answers, but for healing and insight. 
Medically, a miscarriage is defined as the spontaneous loss of a pregnancy during the first or early second trimester. It’s surprisingly common. According to the March of Dimes, a leading organization in maternal and child health, an estimated 10–20% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage. And when including pregnancies lost before a woman even knows she’s pregnant, that number may reach as high as 50–60%.
What I learned so far is that chromosomal miscombinations are the leading factor in most early miscarriages, and there is nothing we can do about it. The book “Miscarriage, why it happens and how best to reduce risks” helped me to understand the mechanism of miscombinations better and learn more about the most frequent. I love the author’s, Dr. Lerner’s, comment at some point of this chapter: “Given all that can go wrong, it is amazing how often things go right.”
Other factors that may contribute to pregnancy loss include various physical health conditions. In terms of female reproductive health, one common cause of late pregnancy loss could be cervical insufficiency. Additionally, general health issues such as uncontrolled blood sugar levels and blood-clotting disorders can interfere with placental blood flow, potentially disrupting the oxygen supply to the fetus. Certain infections—like rubella, chickenpox, and foodborne illnesses—may also increase the risk of pregnancy loss.
Let’s take a moment to explore what cannot be considered a cause of miscarriage. First on my list is airplane travel. Being from Serbia, it was especially important for me to know that I could fly safely whenever I wanted to visit my family. Other factors that are commonly misunderstood—but can generally be ruled out—include moderate exercise, reasonable caffeine intake, and even sudden frightful experiences. This isn’t an exhaustive list, but these are the concerns my patients most frequently ask me about. Dr Kate White, in her book “Miscarriage & Pregnancy Loss: Hope and healing when you’re no longer expecting,” advises:
“Air travel
Cabin pressurization isn’t associated with higher miscarriage risk. However, if you do fly while you’re pregnant, be sure to regularly get up and walk the aisle to prevent blood clots in your legs. Pregnancy does increase your risk of those.
Caffeine
Moderate caffeine consumption (2 cups of coffee or 3 to 5 cans of soda a day) is OK while pregnant.
Fright
There are myths about a shock or fright causing miscarriage. That’s not true, either. Enjoy all the horror movies you want.”
Ultimately, I aim to investigate how homeopathy can address miscarriages.
We can explore potential causes of pregnancy loss and work toward possible prevention. Although chromosomal abnormalities are responsible for about 60% of early pregnancy losses, unfortunately, homeopathy, along with traditional medicine, is not effective. However, we can focus on managing chronic conditions, especially high blood sugar levels and thyroid issues, and also aim to promote recovery and strengthen the female reproductive organs.
Homeopathic remedies can offer valuable support for both physical and emotional healing after a loss. This is especially important following surgical treatment for miscarriage, when it’s crucial to promote a safe and speedy recovery of the uterine lining and prepare the reproductive system for future attempts. Homeopathy can play a supportive role in this process.
Equally important is tending to emotional wounds. As I mentioned in my post Homeopathy Support During the IVF Process, these remedies can be incredibly beneficial in helping individuals navigate the emotional challenges that often accompany fertility treatments and loss.