Glossary of Diagnoses and Terminology

The answers you desire with the compassion you deserve. Here you will find comprehensive information about congenital anomalies — written for families experiencing the emotional complexities of the diagnosis.

Pregnancy Loss

Pregnancy Loss is a loss that occurs at any point during pregnancy. Pregnancy loss includes miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy, chemical pregnancy, blighted ovum pregnancy, intrauterine fetal demise (stillbirth), and pregnancy termination. Some, but not all, pregnancy losses are considered perinatal losses. [80]