During the time of my first miscarriage, I was shocked by how little information I knew about the process of miscarrying and how little information was given to me by the medical community. I really wish that I would have access to this site at that time. I can see myself being able to feel informed and somewhat capable to read my symptoms on my own.

The page from Miscarriage Support Aukland Inc is titled Miscarriage at Home. It lists many helpful facts about what to possibly expect and how to respond to your miscarriage. The support group is written for New Zealand and the phrasing is a little bit different, but I really found this to be reassuring, even after the fact. If any other of my friends goes through a miscarriage, I am sending this link to her.
http://www.miscarriagesupport.org.nz/home.html

Some useful info on the web page:

miscarriage at home

Medically, miscarriage is considered a minor event not requiring professional monitoring - consequently most miscarriages happen in places away from hospitals. Like birth, after a full term pregnancy, miscarriage can last anywhere from a few minutes to two days.

What you should do if you are miscarrying
Ring your doctor or local hospital and describe your symptoms. Ask any questions you may have, write a list before you ring. Although no intervention can save your baby your medical caregiver needs to know what is happening so that:
a. you receive appropriate follow up
b. it goes on your medical record

This list continues on even including when to call the hospital, when to go to the hospital and what to bring with you.

I remember calling my physician's office and speaking to a nurse. She then told me that yes, I could be miscarrying. She also said that even if I was, they wouldn't have me come in. I remember just getting off the phone in a hurry wishing that I hadn't called. When it was pretty apparent that a miscarriage was what was happening, I was able to get ahold of a very gentle nurse on call who told my so kindly that I needed to get to the hospital. I think about her often, validating my concerns. I wish that I could go back and thank her.