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What happens in your body during a miscarriage? - Nassim Assefi and Emily M. Godfrey

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466.7K Views . 2024-07-02

Explore what happens in the body during miscarriage, and learn about three common treatment options for pregnancy loss. -- Globally, around 23 million pregnancies end in miscarriage each year. Despite how common it is, miscarriage can still feel isolating, and for some, emotionally traumatizing. And myths about miscarriage add to the stigma, leading many to blame themselves for the loss. So what happens in the body during miscarriage? Nassim Assefi & Emily M. Godfrey take a closer look at pregnancy loss and treatment. Lesson by Nassim Assefi and Emily M. Godfrey, directed by Lené van Heerden, We Are Batch TV. A special thanks to the World Health Organization who provided information and insights for the development of this video. Support Our Non-Profit Mission ---------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon: http://bit.ly/TEDEdPatreon Check out our merch: http://bit.ly/TEDEDShop ---------------------------------------------- Connect With Us ---------------------------------------------- Sign up for our newsletter: http://bit.ly/TEDEdNewsletter Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/TEDEdFacebook Find us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/TEDEdTwitter Peep us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/TEDEdInstagram ---------------------------------------------- Keep Learning ---------------------------------------------- View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-happens-in-your-body-during-a-miscarriage-nassim-assefi-and-emily-m-godfrey Dig deeper with additional resources: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-happens-in-your-body-during-a-miscarriage-nassim-assefi-and-emily-m-godfrey/digdeeper Animator's website: https://www.wearebatch.tv ---------------------------------------------- Thank you so much to our patrons for your support! Without you this video would not be possible! John Hellmann, Poompak Meephian, Chuck Wofford, Adam Pagan, Wes Winn, Conder Shou, ntiger, Noname, Hansan Hu, David D, Mac Hyney, Keith Ellison, robin valero walters, Lynne Truesdale, Gatsby Dkdc, Matthew Neal, Denis Chon, Julian Oberhofer, Monte Carroll, Eddy, Jay M, Constantino Victor Delgado, Andrea Galvagni, Andrew Tweddle, Laurel-Ann Rice, Fernando A. Endo, Helen Lee, pam morgan, sarim haq, Gerardo Castro, Michel-Ange Hortegat, Enes Kirimi, Amaury BISIAUX, ND, Samyogita Hardikar, Vanessa Graulich, Vandana Gunwani, Abdulmohsin Almadi, AJ Lyon, Geoffrey Bultitude, Mi Mi, Thomas Rothert, Brian Elieson, Oge O, Weronika Falkowska, Nevin Spoljaric, Sid Chanpuriya, Anoop Varghese, David Yastremski and Noah Webb.

Miscarriage is a common experience affecting 23 million pregnancies globally each year. Despite this, it's often stigmatized and misunderstood, leading many to blame themselves for the loss. Most miscarriages are unpreventable and occur due to factors beyond personal control, such as chromosomal abnormalities in the fertilized egg.

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  • Miscarriage is common, affecting 23 million pregnancies globally each year, but often shrouded in taboo and stigma.
  • Miscarriage is frequently unpreventable, often caused by genetic factors or other health issues beyond a person's control.

Insights from the YouTube Video Script:

1. Miscarriage: A Silent Epidemic

The script highlights the prevalence of miscarriage, affecting 23 million pregnancies globally each year. Despite this staggering number, miscarriage remains a taboo subject, leaving many individuals feeling isolated and emotionally traumatized.

2. Debunking Myths: Miscarriage is Not Your Fault

The script directly addresses the common misconception that miscarriages are caused by lifestyle factors like stress, exercise, or vaccination. It clarifies that the vast majority of miscarriages are due to genetic abnormalities or other health factors beyond a person's control.

3. The Complexity of Early Pregnancy: A Delicate Dance

The script delves into the intricate process

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