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I've talked to people who have miscarried, and the parent post is actually a fine, lighthearted summary of the most reassuring conclusion that they came to: the

• khamisiyah 9y ago
  That's quite the generalization you're making. It doesn't apply nearly to all people, especially for couples who miscarry at a very late stage in the pregnancy. A friend of mine to who had the misfortune of this happening to him described it as the "worst thing he could ever image happening to a person" - they were mentally broken for months. So I wouldn't say this is a lighthearted comment to make, especially if you said it to them face-to-face.
  • gjjrfcbugxbhf 9y ago
    Late in the pregnancy it is called a stillbirth rather than a miscarriage. Stillbirth is rare. Miscarriage is incredibly common. Both are painful I suspect a stillbirth far more so. The difference is that people shouldn't expect a stillbirth anymore than the death of a child - there is no need to prepare for it as a likely outcome. Meanwhile if you are intending to have more than one birth child you are more likely to experience miscarriage than not - it is better to be ready for it than have it come as a total surprise. Edited slightly.
    • khamisiyah 9y ago
      Good point, thanks for clarifying.