Getting Pregnant After Miscarriage
Getting pregnant after having a miscarriage can be a scary thing for some women, especially if there were complications during and after the miscarriage. In most cases, it’s safe for women to try getting pregnant after miscarrying, as long as certain stipulates are met first. It’s natural for a woman to want to immediately try again after a loss, however it’s important you’re not only physically ready, but you’re emotionally ready too. It may take time for a woman and her partner to agree to try again. And it’s even more likely that the emotional pain will return during the trying times. Unfortunately some couples are so devastated by the loss they are unable to try again, even with new partners. But the biggest question remains:
How Long Should I Wait To Try Again?
It’s a question many women ask and many doctors answer differently. In most cases, a woman’s body is ready for TTC after her normal cycle returns. However, sometimes it doesn’t always return right away, making it hard to predict when it’s safe again. Generally, if a woman has an uncomplicated miscarriage, her regular cycle returns within 4-6 weeks. However, some women who experience spontaneous miscarriages ovulate within 2 weeks after the miscarriage. If you had to go through a dilation and curettage or D&C procedure, you may need to wait longer, such as up to six months. You might want to consider waiting to try again until:
- Your normal cycle has returned
- Your previous miscarriage happened early in the pregnancy
- Your previous miscarriage was uncomplicated
- Your body has begun to produce hCG again
- All placental tissue is out of your uterus
- Your uterus has recovered
- Your endometrial lining is strong and healthy
- Your doctor says it’s safe to try again
- You’re emotionally ready to try again
TIP: It’s important to remember that there truly isn’t a ‘perfect’ time to try getting pregnant again, making it difficult on families and individuals.
When You Become Pregnant Again
After researching many different studies, it seems that most woman get pregnant again after a year has passed after a miscarriage. It’s important to know that when you become pregnant again, chances are you will feel grief for your previous loss. Here are some tips to keep in mind once you’re pregnant after a miscarriage:
- Every pregnancy is different and unique
- Immediately seek prenatal care
- Join a support group with others in your position
- Be open with others about your fears, including your partner and doctor
- Getting over the previous miscarriage will probably be the hardest part about the next pregnancy
- Most women go on to have normal pregnancies after a miscarriage
DailyStrength.com and AngelFire.com are two websites devoted to miscarriage support groups. Inside each of them you’ll find men and women who are seeking support after a miscarriage. If you need support, please take a look at these sites, or contact a local group in your area. Please, please, please remember that you are not alone.
