Getting pregnant after miscarriage can be scary. It's difficult to balance the fear of losing another baby with the longing to have a child. Fortunately, most women who have had a miscarriage will be successful in their next attempt to have a child. Around 85% of women who miscarry once will carry the child to term the next time. While that percentage is lower for women who have had two or three miscarriages, there is still a 75% chance of a successful pregnancy.

When getting pregnant after miscarriage, you want to be sure that you are both physically and emotionally ready. The right time for you to try to get pregnant after miscarriage will depend on when you and your partner feel that the time is right.

 

After your miscarriage, you should wait about three months, or two to three menstrual cycles, before trying to conceive. This will give your body time to recover and allow the endometrial lining to regain its strength. Waiting for a short period will lessen the chances of another miscarriage.

Of course, if your doctor wants to run tests to determine the cause of the miscarriage, your waiting period might be longer. Work with your doctor to see if there is a treatment for the cause of your miscarriage.

 

Knowing when you are emotionally ready to try to conceive again is harder. The grief that you feel is natural. If you are having a hard time coping, seek out a support group or a counselor so you can discuss how you are feeling. Some couples need a year before they feel ready to try again.

You may want to consult a physician before you try to conceive again. If you are over 35, have had multiple miscarriages, have fertility problems, or if you have an illness that may affect your pregnancy, a specialist can work with you to increase the likelihood of a healthy and successful pregnancy.

Even after you dealt with emotional and potential health issues, you still need to consider how you will feel when you are pregnant again. One thing you need to do is realize that many people will have their opinion to share. While you can listen politely, don't let people's good intentions influence you. Also, you may want to delay some baby preparations, such as a baby shower, until after the baby is born. Feelings of grief may come back after the birthing experience. While you may have trouble emotionally bonding with the baby because of fear of another loss, those feelings will come naturally once you realize your baby is safe.

Getting pregnant after miscarriage can be trying, both physically and emotionally, but with care and preparation you can have a successful pregnancy.