11 June 2025 : Gauahar Khan launched her podcast, MaaaNoranjan, and spoke about her experience with motherhood in the June 1 episode. The model-turned-actor, who is pregnant with her and husband Zaid Darbar’s second child, got candid about her pregnancy journey with their first son Zehaan and shared a heartfelt revelation about suffering a miscarriage before his birth
In doing so, Gauahar Khan not only elucidated the need to break the taboo surrounding pregnancy loss but also highlighted the importance of awareness and support.
In an interview with HT Lifestyle, doctors said that miscarriage is a relatively common experience for many women, and by acknowledging the prevalence of miscarriage, we can work towards creating a more supportive and understanding environment for those who have experienced pregnancy loss.
Miscarriage in the first trimester is not uncommon
Dr Sangita Gandhi, consultant, obstetrician and gynaecologist at Jupiter Hospital, Thane, said, “First-trimester miscarriage is far more common than most people realise, occurring in about 10 to 20 per cent of known pregnancies.”
Dr Sujata Rathod, consultant, obstetrician and gynaecologist, KIMS Hospitals, Thane agreed that ‘first-trimester miscarriage demonstrates a reality that is experienced by most women, and even though miscarriage is normal during pregnancy, it is shrouded in silence and stigma’.
Causes of miscarriage
Dr Rathod said, “The first trimester has a short three-month period of acute change and development during the pregnancy and that is why miscarriage can occur during this transformation. Miscarriage may have factors associated with chromosomal abnormalities, levels of hormones, or other previous medical issues. Regardless of whether or not a miscarriage was averted, it is possible for women to persist with certain measures of pregnancy safety.”
Dr Gandhi added, “The most frequent cause is chromosomal abnormalities, which are random genetic errors that occur during fertilisation. These are usually beyond anyone’s control and are not a reflection of the mother’s health, lifestyle, or actions.”
Summary: Experts advise avoiding alcohol, excessive caffeine, stress, and certain medications to lower miscarriage risk during early pregnancy and ensure better maternal health.