Charlotte Dawson has revealed that she suffered a miscarriage after finding out she was pregnant on Mother’s Day.
The 29-year-old said the situation left her feeling “mentally drained.”
On Instagram, she wrote: “Hi my dears, I finally feel ready to post this… I mean, I don’t know when is the right time to post this.
“This has been an extremely tough week mentally but obviously also physically… I have an unspeakable heart broken… and I know I never keep silent here and always so open and honest with you guys that it was for all of you shock.”
The TV darling, who worried fans last week after she retired from social media, said she was thrilled to learn that she and fiancé Matthew Sarsfield are expecting another child.
Charlotte explained that she found out about her pregnancy on Mother’s Day and only told her close friends and family about it.
“I keep getting many, many messages worrying about all of us asking why I’m silent and if Noah is okay… Noah is absolutely fine… he’s amazing,” she continued.
“I’m not okay… unfortunately, I had a miscarriage.
“Obviously our families and close friends knew that I was pregnant, but did not announce anything until I moved on… I was so happy to share our happy news with you all.
“Noah’s little brother or little sister, as you can imagine, Matthew and I were over the moon that our little family would grow.
“I also learned about Mother’s Day, which was so special. But sometimes it just wasn’t meant to be, I really thought it was, but this time it didn’t happen.”
Unfortunately, miscarriages are common, and among those who know they are pregnant, it is believed that one in eight pregnancies ends in miscarriage.
A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy during the first three months of pregnancy, with “late miscarriage” being defined by the Tommy’s charity as between 14 and 24 weeks.
The US National Health Service says many more miscarriages will occur before a woman even knows she’s pregnant.
In most cases, miscarriages cannot be prevented, but there are some signs to look out for.
The NHS says the most obvious sign of a miscarriage in a woman is bleeding, which ranges from light spotting to heavy blood clots.
But keep in mind that some bleeding during the first three months of pregnancy is normal and does not necessarily mean a miscarriage - contact your maternity team or family doctor as soon as possible.
The other four symptoms of a miscarriage are:
- cramps and pain in the lower abdomen
- discharge of fluid from the vagina
- discharge of tissue from the vagina
- no longer experiences pregnancy symptoms such as feeling unwell and breast tenderness
When to Seek Emergency Medical Care
Miscarriages can be uncomfortable and if you are pregnant you should always contact your midwife or doctor if you are not sure about your symptoms.
Miscarriages can sometimes be caused by an ectopic pregnancy, where the pregnancy develops outside the uterus.
An ectopic pregnancy is a serious condition and can lead to internal bleeding, so it’s important to see your doctor if you experience any of the following symptoms:
- constant severe pain in the abdomen on one side
- vaginal bleeding or spotting
- pain at the tip of the shoulder
- feeling weak or faint
- dizziness
- diarrhea
- vomit
There are many reasons why a miscarriage can occur, but most of them are not caused by the actions of the mother.
Most of the time, a woman won’t know why she had a miscarriage, which can make the ordeal even more painful.
In the first trimester of pregnancy, a miscarriage is usually the result of a problem with the unborn child.
The NHS says abnormal chromosomes in the fetus are thought to be a common cause.
If a child does not have enough or too many chromosomes (an accidental event), he will not be able to grow or develop normally.
About two to five percent of miscarriages are genetically to blame if the partner has an anomaly in one of the chromosomes that he does not know about.
There may be problems with the development of the placenta, which will lead to a starvation of the baby with blood and nutrients.
In the second trimester, a weak cervix, an infection or STI, the shape of the mother’s uterus and PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) and even food poisoning are causes of miscarriage.
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