Pregnancy After Miscarriage

Deciding to get pregnant after a miscarriage can be a very difficult decision for both the husband and the wife.  We all know that a miscarriage is a very emotional and grief-filled experience since it involves the sudden and unexpected loss of one’s child, so the idea of trying again can sometimes be very stressful, especially on the part of the mother.  But if you and your spouse have talked through it and chose to try to have a baby again, this article is going to help you by giving basic information on pregnancy after miscarriage and how to be able to get pregnant after a miscarriage. 

In general, there really isn’t a set amount of time assigned before you can get pregnant again but ideally medical doctors and physicians would suggest getting pregnant again 2-3 months after the miscarriage.  This not only involves the emotional aspects but the physical as well.  This is because a woman’s body should also be ready to support another pregnancy in order to lower down chances of a miscarriage occurring again.  If you’re planning on another pregnancy, it’s usually safe to try to conceive after 2 to 3 menstrual periods, but there are those who are advised to try again after six months to a year. 

The good news is that women who are aiming for pregnancy after miscarriage turn out to be successful.  According to the American Pregnancy Association, 85% of women who suffered from miscarriage the first time will be able to have a successful pregnancy the next time.  For women who had two or three miscarriages, on the other hand, have a 75% chance of becoming successful on their next attempt for a full-term pregnancy.  But even if this is so, it is important that you seek medical advice, treatments, and undergo certain tests to make sure that your chances of having a successful pregnancy will be maintained.  This is especially advisable for women who:

·         Had 2 or more miscarriages

·         Are over the age of 35

·         Had illnesses that could affect the next pregnancy

·         Had or are experiencing fertility problems

In general, the difference between a normal pregnancy and a pregnancy after a miscarriage is the caution, anxiety, and the sense of fear over the possibility of another miscarriage.  You will also discover that the second pregnancy won’t be as joyful and exciting anymore since it won’t erase the grief and the pain you experienced over the loss of your child.  Therefore before anything else, it is important that you take extra precautions by making sure that your pregnancy is being monitored well by your healthcare provider, you are physically and emotionally ready for another pregnancy, and you have undergone sufficient treatment and have taken prenatal tests to ensure that this next pregnancy succeeds. 

Overall, it is important that you, your partner, and even your family and friends are well-prepared because if a second or third miscarriage occurs again, you will experience the same painful emotions caused by a miscarriage.  Worst case scenario would be you feeling even more depressed and eventually lose hope of ever wanting to try for another baby again.