Getting Pregnant after Miscarriage

Trying to conceive after a miscarriage is an extremely difficult decision for the couple who have to get over the trauma of losing the baby. While some women want to try for another pregnancy right away, others find it too hard to get over the heartache to try to conceive again. Most women end up blaming themselves for the tragedy. The most common feeling among the women who have miscarried is, that somehow what happened was their fault and was caused by something they did. As traumatic as it may be for you, miscarriages are not an uncommon phenomenon. As a matter of fact it is believed that one in four pregnancies will end in miscarriage and that 80 per cent of those miscarriages will occur during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. However, a miscarriage may not necessarily be a sign of an inability to deal with a successful pregnancy. Most miscarriages occur when the unborn baby has fatal genetic problems which are usually unrelated to the mother. However, for all the women who want to try conceiving again you should wait to attempt again until you are physically, as well as emotionally ready. This also brings up a host of questions like "will I conceive again?" or "will the pregnancy be successful and most importantly when to time the pregnancy post a miscarriage?

Getting Pregnant after Miscarriage: When to Try Again?

There is no perfect time to start trying to conceive after a miscarriage. Most health care providers would advise a woman who has just miscarried, to wait for a few months before getting pregnant again. This not only allows you to emotionally heal but also gives the body time to be fit enough to support a healthy pregnancy. Physical healing is vital, as there is an increased risk of experiencing a repeat miscarriage, if the uterus and the endometrial lining are not strong or healthy enough.

Most doctors advise to wait for one full cycle to start trying, while others believe that it is safe to conceive after two or three normal menstrual cycles if tests or treatments for the cause of the miscarriage are not being done. However, it is hard to say when the next menstrual period will return after a miscarriage. If it had been an uncomplicated miscarriage, most women who had regular cycles will have a period within four to six weeks following the miscarriage. For those who are emotionally affected, doctors recommend waiting for six months to one year, to be able to cope with the loss.

Getting Pregnant after Miscarriage: Chances of a Miscarriage

Trying to get pregnant after a miscarriage can be a very emotional experience, as the woman may feel hopeful and optimistic one minute, and anxious, afraid and stressed the next. The most common fear is of the chance of another miscarriage. However, this fear is unfounded as nearly 85% of the women who has a miscarriage went on to have a successful pregnancy later. So, if you had a spontaneous miscarriage without any prolonged bleeding or any infection symptoms such as fever, discharge, excessive bleeding, then you will ovulate within two to four weeks after the miscarriage and will be ready to conceive.

Getting Pregnant after Miscarriage: The Next Pregnancy

Most women get easily pregnant after experiencing a miscarriage. The thing to keep in mind is that you will still feel grief even while you’re pregnant again. Remember that each pregnancy is different and every baby is unique so follow good preconception care. Follow a healthy diet and maintain a good fitness routine while reducing the stress and avoiding smoking and alcohol as well as illegal drugs, can go a long way in ensuring that the baby is healthy. Also, get the proper prenatal care as soon as you learn that you are pregnant. The best course of action is to take an active role in your prenatal care, by asking your doctor any questions you might have and by informing yourself as much as possible about pregnancy; this will also help minimize stress.

It is important that a couple realize that this pregnancy will be difficult on both physical and emotional level and that the hardest part will be getting over the miscarriage. So, be open with your partner and your doctor about your fears and concerns and keep the lines of communication open, so that you get the support you need.