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ThyBlackMan.com) There are many questions regarding the process of miscarriage. Most importantly what is it? Why does it happen? What causes a miscarriage? Can you avoid it? What signs indicate subsequent miscarriage? Let us review all frequently asked questions about miscarriage. Miscarriage is the most common pregnancy-related issue. According to a US estimate, about 15-20% of known pregnancies end up in miscarriage.
What Is A Miscarriage?
Miscarriage in most simple words can be termed as periods during pregnancy or a loss of pregnancy. A pregnancy occurs with the formation of an embryo. Miscarriage is losing a pregnancy anywhere before the 20th week followed by the death of the fetus. For known pregnancy, it is quite an emotional trauma. About 50% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage.
David J. Prieur, a son, brother, husband, father, stepfather, veterinary pathologist, professor, department chair and, his favorite title, Grandpa David, passed away peacefully at his home in Pullman on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
David was born in Flint, Mich., to Elmer and Cecilia (Amman) Prieur on June 18, 1942. His childhood was spent on a small farm in Saginaw County, Mich., along with seven brothers and sisters. He attended Maple Grove St. Michaelâs elementary and high schools, graduating in 1960.
David enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University with the support of a scholarship and earned his DVM degree in 1966. His passion for veterinary pathology steered him toward an Master of Science in veterinary pathology, which he completed in 1967. He then accepted an NIH postdoctoral position to study comparative pathology in the Department of Veterinary Pathology at Washington State University and completed his Ph.D. in 1971.