Getting Pregnant Again After A Miscarriage

A spontaneous loss of a fetus can cause couples to feel discouraged and they may not want to try again out of fear that they may lose the baby again. This is a normal reaction, and is part of moving on from a miscarriage. Experiencing one miscarriage is no indication that a woman can never get pregnant. Two or more miscarriages may mean several things, including genetic, environmental and even physiological concerns. However, again, it’s not a sign that a woman can’t have a baby at all. A miscarriage is painful, but it should not be a reason couples must block the dream of having a child out of their lives. The question is, how soon can couples try again, and what needs to be done in order to avoid another unfortunate loss?

1. Give your body time to heal. Pregnancy is a life and body-changing event, more so a miscarriage. The best indication of your readiness to have sex again is when you are physically free from any complications or pain. You may still be weak. Give yourself time to recuperate and allow your partner to take care of you in the process.
   
   
2. If you are physically ready to engage in love-making again, discuss with your partner if you’d like to try again for a baby. While you may be ready for sex, your internal reproductive organs (such as your uterus) may still be healing. Therefore, it may be necessary to use a form of contraception. Doctors normally recommend waiting for three months before trying for a baby again.
   
   
3. Feel your feelings. Loss is individual, and you and your partner may be coping in different ways, including escaping your pain. It helps to talk about it, and really say out loud how the experience has made you feel. This assists you to move on from the tragedy and look forward.
   
   
4. Talk to your doctor about tests. This is especially important if you have lost a fetus more than once. The tests will determine what’s wrong, and why you can’t keep a pregnancy viable. For instance, a woman may be miscarrying due to a weak cervix. If she decides to become pregnant again, the doctor will perform a procedure to keep her cervix from opening up prematurely.
   
   
5. Find support. Talk to women who have experienced miscarriage, and listen to how they have moved on. You can benefit from knowing others have experienced it too, and they still were able to have children.
   
   

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