Can stress cause miscarriage?

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Had a bit of an argument with DH about him sending his friend a new mobile phone for a Christmas present - I don’t feel like she has been a good enough friend to warrant his kindness but it is a v long story which I can’t be bothered to tell in full here...

Long story short, I felt a bit stressed earlier about this and then got worried that my stress would be making my miscarriage risks increase slightly... I know this is pretty unlikely but i’m 14w1d and really really want to stay calm and positive until my next scan has midwife appointment and not get stressed about anything...

I’m being a bit OTT thinking this will be harmful for baby, aren’t I?

You are a little. Women have babies in war torn countries, in poverty. Try and stay calm for yourself and don't worry so much 🙂

No, it can’t. women get pregnant and carry to term in war zones, famines, after being raped etc.

However, you should try and stay calm for YOU. If you think a scan would help, they can be booked privately for about £60-£100. All the best for your pregnancy OP

Yes, you are.

Thanks everybody - I do think i’m worrying about nothing. I will keep doing my mindfulness and breathing exercises and not worry about things I can’t control.

From the nhs website:

Misconceptions about miscarriage. An increased risk of miscarriage is not linked to: a mother's emotional state during pregnancy, such as being stressed or depressed. ... working during pregnancy – or work that involves sitting or standing for long periods.

It's generally only extreme stress that does it but still a good thing for everyone to try to chill out. Hopefully your MW will be able to reassure you.

Stress such as which you describe will cause, at absolute most, distress in you. But no harm. Not to the baby anyway. Not that I'm an expert.
Like everyone else has pointed out, women have had babies when they have experienced REAL stress such as living in famine and war torn countries.
It's not healthy for your personal mental health.
See it more as an exercise for you not to get stressed for your own sanity. You have other, more important stuff to focus on.

Thanks @AnUtterIdiot totally agree.