During the loss of a pregnancy, the foetus must be removed from the uterus. If any parts of the pregnancy are left inside the body, it may cause infection, bleeding or other complications. If the miscarriage is complete and the uterus expels all the fetal tissue, then no further treatment is usually needed. If the body doesn’t remove all the tissue on its own or the bleeding hasn’t started, the patient will be recommended to remove the tissues with surgery. Dilation and curettage (D&C) or dilation and evacuation (D&E) should be performed if the uterus is bleeding heavily. Surgery may also be the only option if the pregnancy is beyond 10 weeks’ gestation. During these procedures, the cervix will be dilated, and any remaining pregnancy related tissue is gently scraped or suctioned out of the uterus under anesthesia.