In recent times, miscarriage rates have significantly increased. Miscarriage is a spontaneous loss of a woman’s pregnancy within the first 20 weeks of gestation. Miscarriage is a significant loss for many couples. While miscarriage is often something that people quietly suffer through, it’s a topic that should be discussed more openly because of how common it is. It’s estimated that 1 in 5 pregnancies end in miscarriage. If you have experienced a loss of pregnancy, you aren’t alone. We hope unpacking this topic will empower you and help you heal. Types of Miscarriage Blighted Ovum A blighted ovum happens early in pregnancy when an embryo doesn’t develop and is reabsorbed, leaving an empty gestational sac. A blighted ovum is also called an anembryonic pregnancy. There is much speculation around what causes blighted ovum, but is likely a result of chromosomal abnormalities in the fertilized egg. Women experiencing blighted ovum often …