Dear xtroublex3,

Not necessarily. The fetus is well protected inside a woman's uterus, so it is not very likely that falling down a flight of stairs would cause a miscarriage. A woman should never attempt to cause a miscarriage — it may cause serious damage to her body and health. Many women die from such attempts every day worldwide.

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