October Is Miscarriage Awareness Month: Breaking the Silence and Finding Answers

Why Miscarriage Awareness Month Matters

Every October, Miscarriage Awareness Month shines a light on a struggle that too many women face silently. Up to 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage, yet conversations around loss are often hushed, leaving women feeling isolated, broken, or dismissed.

As someone who miscarried and also defied infertility diagnoses and went on to have four children after 35, I know firsthand the power of moving beyond statistics and seeking real answers. Miscarriage isn’t always “bad luck.” Often, there are root causes—many of which go undetected in standard care.

Breaking the Silence Around Miscarriage

For many women, miscarriage comes with a painful mix of emotions: grief, shame, guilt, and confusion. Well-meaning friends, family, and even doctors may minimize the experience with phrases like “just try again” or “it wasn’t meant to be.”

But this silence doesn’t serve women. Awareness means acknowledging both the emotional impact of miscarriage and the medical reality that there may be underlying factors worth investigating.

Why Root Cause Awareness Is Critical

Unexplained miscarriage is more common than most realize. Doctors may stop after basic bloodwork or ultrasound findings, leaving women with no clear answers. Often there is no testing done at all for women who experience miscarriage. In rare cases the miscarried baby is tested. We need better patient care!

Root cause awareness digs deeper, exploring:

Thyroid Function – Subclinical hypothyroidism or thyroid antibodies can increase miscarriage risk.
Progesterone Levels – Low luteal phase progesterone often goes undetected but is crucial for implantation and sustaining pregnancy.
Blood Clotting Disorders – Conditions like Factor V Leiden or antiphospholipid antibodies (APS) can interrupt early pregnancy.
Inflammation and Autoimmunity – Chronic inflammation, often tied to gut health or immune dysfunction, is a hidden contributor.
Nutrient Deficiencies – Low Vitamin D, folate, or B12 can impact conception and pregnancy viability.

Awareness month is the perfect time to highlight these overlooked factors and push for more complete miscarriage testing.

The Emotional Side of Awareness

Awareness also means honoring your emotions. Miscarriage isn’t just a medical event—it’s a profound loss. It's your baby.

Taking the time to grieve, reflect, and seek support is a vital part of healing.

Working with a fertility coach can bridge the gap between grief and action—helping you honor your experience while moving forward with a plan that restores hope.

Turning Awareness Into Action

Here’s how to use October as a launchpad for your fertility journey:

Ask for Comprehensive Testing – Go beyond “standard” labs to check thyroid, progesterone, clotting, and inflammation markers.
Track and Reflect – Record symptoms, cycles, and lifestyle patterns that may offer clues.
Optimize Your Lifestyle – Focus on anti-inflammatory foods, stress management, sleep, and reducing toxins.
Seek Support – Don’t carry this journey alone. Connect with support groups, counseling, or coaching.
Create a Root Cause Roadmap – Identify next steps that move you from uncertainty to clarity.

Bottom Line

Miscarriage Awareness Month isn’t just about raising awareness—it’s about sparking change. By breaking the silence, seeking root causes, and taking action, you give yourself the best chance to move from loss to life.

If you’ve experienced miscarriage, know this: it’s not your fault, and it’s not the end of your story. There are answers, there is hope, and there are paths forward.