Mild to severe back pain and cramping is another common warning sign. This is not necessarily a signs of miscarriage, but any tissue that passes through the vagina should be saved in a sterile container and brought to the doctor’s office for examination. The location of the cramps can vary widely and can be felt on one or both sides or in the middle of the abdomen. They usually occur in the lower abdomen but can move to the lower back.
In cases of threatened abortion, bed rest and pain medication may be prescribed until the bleeding or pain has passed. If bleeding or pain is severe, you may need to be hospitalized. When the fetal membranes have broken, a miscarriage often occurs soon afterward. If it doesn’t, however, and there is continued bleeding, pain, or a fever, the mother is at risk for developing a serious infection.