Deciding that you are ready for pregnancy after miscarriage can be a very difficult and emotional experience. There are essentially two aspects that you need to consider when preparing to make the decision to conceive again. The first is the physical recovery and the second is the emotional recovery.
There is no set time frame that is recommended by doctors to wait before trying to fall pregnant again. Generally however, it is recommended that you wait at least a couple of months to allow your body to recover from the trauma and be able to support a pregnancy.
You should speak to your doctor before you decide to fall pregnant again in order to get the all clear. Your personal physician will be aware of your personal situation and be able to tell you how long you should wait to try conceiving again.
It is often the emotional recovery from the loss that takes the longest to heal. As well as grieving the loss, many women experience anxiety because they feel betrayed by their bodies and are anxious that it may happen again. Talking with your doctor or a counselor about your feelings of loss and your anxiety can really help to heal.
The good news is that most women will have a successful pregnancy following a miscarriage. It is estimated that 85 per cent of women will go to full term after experiencing a loss. If you have had more than one loss however, you should seek the advice of your OBGYN before trying to fall pregnant again in order rule out any common cause of the losses.
Pregnancy after miscarriage is a difficult decision to make. It is important that you do wait to allow your body time to recover and focus on allowing yourself to recover from a very traumatic experience before you attempt it once more.
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