Patient's question:
How long does it take for the placenta to be expelled from the mother's body after a miscarriage, and will it not come out?Doctor's answer:
Hello! In a natural state, if the fetus stops developing, most will naturally miscarry. This usually happens within a few days of the stoppage, but some may not have any symptoms and will not experience a natural miscarriage. This is what is known as a "delayed miscarriage." Therefore, once it is confirmed that the fetus has stopped developing, most will need a D&C (dilation and curettage), unless a natural miscarriage has already begun. I suggest that if there are no signs of a natural miscarriage, you should have a D&C.