Symptoms of an early miscarriage You might be having an early miscarriage if: you're bleeding from your vagina you've cramps in your lower abdomen – these can feel like bad period pains there's fluid or tissue coming from your vagina your breasts are no longer tender and any morning sickness has passed Symptoms of a late miscarriage You might be having a late miscarriage if: you're bleeding from your vagina – this can be heavy and you might have blood clots you've strong, cramping pains Always get medical help if: you're bleeding your baby’s movements have changed or you haven’t felt any movements for a while. your waters break and your baby's born very quickly