Conceiving After a D&C

I conceived 6 months almost to the day of having my D&C. I miscarried at 12 weeks. Don't give up; it'll happen! If you stress about it, it's going to make it that much harder; we did it and now have a beautiful 6 month old daughter!
Good luck!

I"m sorry for your loss. It's so sad when you are so happy about something and hard to wait when you want to try again. I've had three friends this has happened to within the past year. Two waited the 2 months the MD asked them to (to get their cycles regular again), one didn't. But all were pregnant again within the next 6 months. It's hard to relax when you want something so much, but if there is something that normally relaxes you, now is the time to use it! Good luck.

Most doc will tell you between 1-3 cycles. Cycles meaning one period to the next. So your first period should come within 4-8 weeks. After that, wait until your next period (then its one full cycle) before you begin trying. The March of Dimes recommends waiting 3 full cycles, but you need to decide. It was hard for me. We conceived within that first cycle (after 2 periods) after both losses, so I'm hoping its the same next time. Still waiting for that first period...
Hang in there. I KNOW how anxious this time is. Be kind to yourself and heal well!

Sometimes we want something so bad that the head and heart says one thing, yet our bodies aren't ready to handle it......so
Slow down and give your body a chance to heal for at least 5-6 months... Work on building up your immune system by eating a healthy diet and in an another week or two, (((since you just had a D&C)))) start doing some easy exercises...starting with walking around the block at least once a day and then increase it all each week..
Then return to your doctor for a check up and talk to him/her about your health and becoming pregant again.

I had a D&C for the same reason. I found out at 15wk 5d that there was no longer a heartbeat. It had been 9 days since my last ultrasound, and a week later our baby had still not passed on it's own. I didn't get right back on track immediately. I had some weird bleeding, and short periods...
My D&C was 8/1 and I got pregnant in November. My last period was 10/29. So, almost 3 full months later...that cycle I got pregnant again. I'd just say to be sure you give yourself time. Time to make sure you're over any feelings of loss and grief. They WILL crop up again if you don't deal with them.

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your pregnancy. I had a D&C back on October 30th at 6 1/2 weeks. My doctor told me I could try to conceive again after I got my first period after the procedure, which I got about 4 weeks later. Check with your doctor at your post-op appointment because it seems like each doctor has their own opinion on this. Good luck.

T.,
i had a D&C in april of '05 and we concived in july, our son is a happy normal 32 month old boy.
i was told to wait atleast 6 weeks before trying to get pregnant again and boy was it easy, I went to the dr a week after my period to go off the pill and was pregnant before the month ended.
not everyone is the same but your body will want to get pregnant again, that is why you feel your clock ticking. trust me i understand what you mean.

try not to worry, i know this is easier said than done but just relax, have a glass of wine or what ever you do to calm down. it will happen.

K.

Dear T.,

I am sorry for your loss. I had the same thing happen to me 25 years ago. After my D&C the doctor told me to wait until I had three periods and try again. I did and I was pregnant right away and had a healthy baby boy who is going to be 24. Try not to stress out and let nature take its course. After my son 4 years later I was pregnant with my daughter and she is now 19 and healthy. I never miscarried again and once you talk to women you will realize how many women this has happened to at least once. Try not to worry about it I know it is easier said then done I know but I am sure you will be fine. Good luck and happy holidays!!

Hi, T. --

First off, I'm sorry about your loss. I had two miscarriages, both of which required a D&C, so I know what you're going through. My doctor advised my husband and me to wait three months before trying to conceive again, and that's what we did. Some doctors feel that waiting one month is enough. It's really up to your doctor. Although I know you're anxious to try again, I advise you to wait at least a couple of months to let your body recover from the stress of the pregnancy and surgery and to give yourself time to grieve your loss.

As for how long it will take to conceive after a miscarriage, the vast majority of healthy women under 35 conceive within six months or less and deliver a healthy baby. There are certain exceptions depending on the health and/or age of the mother, but statistically you stand an excellent chance of conceiving fairly quickly and having a successful pregnancy the next time. You didn't mention your age but the fact that you feel your biological clock is ticking tells me you're probably over 35.

FWIW, my SIL miscarried twice after having two healthy daughters, and then had twins. They're now 2 1/2 and quite a handful.

Good luck; let us know how things turn out.

S.

T., from what I hear miscarrying is very common, however it doesn't make it any less painful. But just know that you're not alone! many of us have and it is a very sad thing. My doctor recommended waiting for about four months before trying again, just to give my body time to recuperate. The good news is that you're able to get pregnant, e.g. your first son, and the most recent pregnancy. Ultimately, due to complications naturally letting my body release the fetus, and a failed 1st D&C, 5 months elapsed between the miscarry and the last D&C. So ended up waiting 9 months from the miscarriage to try again. We were successful the 1st month of trying while using the ovulation kit. Try to relax and enjoy your son and it will happen again. Thankfully, women are having healthy kids much older these days. Good luck!

Dear T.,
They used to wait until 12 weeks to expect a heartbeat, but I guess equipment is more sophisticated now. I had a miscarriage at almost 4 months, they preformed a D&C, and we were advised to wait 3 months to try again. We conceived immediately with no complications. A D&C is the best thing to do under the circumstances. Also, being stressed about it is the worst thing you can do. Just relax, enjoy the child you have, and have fun trying again.
Good Luck, W.

Went through similar thing much later in my pregnancy. If I recall they said 2-3 cycles, then you can try again. Everyone is different so double check w/ doctor. I had the d&c in January. I got pregnant following July. I purposely waited a bit longer to give my body a rest. I think it is important to make sure you are healthy before trying again. I was 40 when all of this happened.
Good Luck!

Hi T.,

First, let me say that I am so sorry for your loss. I had the same thing happen to me and just was told to have one cycle and then I could try again. It usually takes 4-6 weeks to get your period after the D&C. Take care of yourself T.!

L.

Hello T.

I'm so sorry for your loss. It's terrible. I know, I just lost one in October.

I would let your body heal a bit even if you can physically get pregnant again.

I would also let your mind, emotions, and spirit heal a bit too. I'm shocked still how the emotions creep up on me and even though I was DYING to be pregnant again and hence I was SO miserable after the loss, I know now even though healed and back on a cycle that I'm not truly ready quite yet until I have fully let go of the loss.

Again, you obviously knowyourself and your life better than anyone so you be the judge, but just give your mind and body time to heal. And just think..you were pregnant so it's safe to assume you can and will be again. There is no real rush.

i had a d&c in april afer 8 wk miscarriage. i also have a 27 month old old boy and now 6 months pregnant. my MD said to wait at least 1 or 2 months-i got preg on my first try. after d&c i did go for a full reproductive workup with an endocrinologist just to check out everything since OB's really don't do any extensive work up post-miscarriage. and i am not a spring chicken so wanted to make sure my eggs/ovaries etc looked good....
best of luck.

Give your body time to heal and your hormones a chance to return to normal. After my miscarriage I didn't have a D&C but was told it was best to wait at last 3 months before trying again. Talk to your doctor but let yourself heal atleast first. A.

T.,
I had quite a few miscarriages with a few D&C's, my doctors never gave me a time frame, but with the first one I got pregnant 2 1/2 months later (or around that). My last one it was a year before I got pregnant again and he will be 13 years old on April 2nd and is truly a miracle child. I had 3 previous c-sections, the last one the doctor screwed up on and caused me all sorts of medical problems so their is 9 years between my 3rd and 4th, with an awful lot of miscarriages and D&C's along the way. Personally with my experience if I were you I would wait 2 - 3 months before trying again. When doctors do D&C's they cannot see what they are doing and could nick the uterine lining causing a weak spot. Not only do I have personal experience, I am also a nursing student and with that said I have seen quite a lot. I know you want another child, just be patient it will happen when the time is right. And as for the biological clock ticking away, I was 39 when I had my 5th child (4th son) who is now 10 years old and my "Little Doodle Bug." Hope I was of some help. Let me know if you need anything else.
Hugs,
T.

Hi T.,
The same thing happened to us a couple years ago. Had 2 sonograms and with each one, no heartbeat. I didn't want to wait for the miscarriage to happen naturally so I went for the D&C immediately. That was in July of 2006, and then found out we were pregnant again the following October. We didn't waste much time! :) Now we have Brendan (18 mos) and are trying for our 2nd also. I worry too, like you, that we'll have to go through that again and I hate to sound religious, but things like that are in Gods hands. I wish you lots of luck and am very sorry you had to go through that.
Lynsey

HI T.,

I lost my first at 5 1/2 months. I was devasted but in the end, I have 2 beautiful, healthy little girls! I had to wait one period cycle afterwards and I got pregnant immediately. I know everyone's body is different and I happen to get pregnant very easily. But keep the hope... it will happen. Things happen for a reason and looking back I am glad how things worked out... I have two great girls and couldn't imagine life without them. Good luck and have fun.

Hi T.. Just wanted to say I'm sorry for your loss...I said a quick prayer for you. I pray God blesses you with a little one soon!

Much love.

I did not have a D&C but I did have a miscarriage at 9 weeks and I know exactly what you are going through. However my advice is more emotional then physical. Make sure that you are emotionally ready to handle another pregnancy. I had a miscarriage (on my own) at 9 weeks. Had my first period 6 weeks later and was pregnant with my daughter 2 weeks after that. My pregnancy with my daughter was plagued with problems. I bleed from 10 wks to 19 wks, from something unrelated (there were other things too, but this was a biggy). But it took a huge toal on me, the whole pregnancy did. There was times I had 4 ultrasounds in 2 weeks from the bleeding (they had to make sure it wasn't a placental abbruption). I was like you. I wanted another child so badly. But my pregnancy with my second wasn't easy and because of my miscarriage I was paranoid the whole time. Just make sure that you are ready emotionally for another pregnancy, and what the pregnancy may bring no matter the circumstances. Make sure you morn the loss of this child. Allow yourself to cry, scream, and whatever you need to do to help yourself through it. I would never tell you to get over it. As a woman, that would be asking the impossible. My mother had a miscarriage 40 years ago and can still tell me the month it happened. So make sure you are emotionally ready to except this new pregnancy, I know your ready for the baby...it's the period between then and now that is going to be difficult. Good luck to you.