Study Links Common Movements to Higher Risk of Miscarriage

An elevated risk was identified for women who stand, walk, or bend forward as part of their jobs.

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Standing, walking, and bending may increase the risk of miscarriage, researchers said in a new paper.

Pregnant women who had to move as part of their job were more likely to suffer miscarriage, or the unwanted sudden loss of pregnancy, according to researchers in Denmark.