Belly button pain on its own is not a typical sign of miscarriage. A miscarriage usually causes vaginal bleeding along with cramps or pain in the lower abdomen or pelvis, which may feel similar to strong period cramps.
During pregnancy, pain around the belly button can have several causes. It is often related to the stretching of the skin and abdominal muscles as the uterus grows, but it can also be caused by digestive changes, such as gas or constipation, muscle strain, urinary problems or other abdominal conditions.
Belly button pain is more concerning when it occurs with other symptoms, such as vaginal bleeding, cramps that get worse, passing clots or tissue, dizziness, fainting, fever, shoulder pain or severe pain on one side of the abdomen. These signs may indicate a pregnancy complication, such as a miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy, or another condition that needs to be assessed by a doctor. Learn about other causes of belly button pain.
If you are pregnant and have belly button pain that is severe, does not go away or is accompanied by bleeding, contact your obstetrician or go to the hospital. Seek emergency care immediately if you have heavy bleeding, faint, have severe pain or feel very unwell.