Question

1
select the correct answer.
which is the best definition of miscarriage?
a. deliberate end of pregnancy before 25 weeks
b. spontaneous end of pregnancy after 20 weeks
c. spontaneous end of pregnancy before 20 weeks

Explanation:

To determine the best definition of miscarriage, we analyze each option:

• Option A: A deliberate end of pregnancy is an abortion (often induced), not a miscarriage. So A is incorrect.
• Option B: A miscarriage is a spontaneous (not deliberate) loss of pregnancy. The timing for miscarriage is typically before 20 weeks of gestation. An end of pregnancy after 20 weeks is considered stillbirth. So B is incorrect.
• Option C: Miscarriage is defined as the spontaneous end of a pregnancy before 20 weeks of gestation. This matches the medical definition.

Answer:

C. spontaneous end of pregnancy before 20 weeks