Most miscarriages occur:
A) during the fetal stage
B) during the embryonic stage
C) during the germinal stage
D) during conception

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Miscarriages most commonly occur during the embryonic stage, which is the period from conception to about 8 weeks of gestation. During this time, the embryo is rapidly dividing and developing major organs and body systems. If something goes wrong with the development during this stage, the pregnancy can end in a miscarriage. Miscarriages that occur during the fetal stage (after 8 weeks) are less common. Miscarriages do not occur during conception or the germinal stage, which are much earlier stages of development.

Most Miscarriages Occur