Concieving After Miscarriage - Rigby,ID

I had a miscarriage at the end of April and my doctor told me that I would be the most fertile 2-3 weeks post miscarriage but recommended I wait at least one month but two would be better before trying again (this was more to let my body heal and readjust). Hope that helps! Good luck with whatever decision you make.

"Medically, it is safe to conceive after two or three normal menstrual periods if tests or treatments for the cause of the miscarriage are not being done. Some physicians routinely recommend that couples wait six months to a year before attempting another pregnancy in order to come to terms with their loss, whereas other physicians feel there is no compelling reason to wait so long. "

from here:
http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyloss/mcgettingp...

Hi--
After a miscarriage your fertility will depend on how long it takes for your hormones to balance back out. For me it took a couple months for the progesterone to balance back out so I could get pregnant again. We didn't actually try again until four months later---and got pregnant on the first try. If you are still spotting try taking chaste tree berry (also known as vitex)--it's an herb that will balance your hormones naturally. It worked for me.
I'm sorry for your loss. Good luck with the next try!
J.

I got pregnant again right after a miscarraige and have a very happy very healthy 7 year old. Just wanted to throw that in. Good luck in whatever you chose!

I have miscarried 4 times.

One time, I did conceive again right away. And then miscarried that one as well......

But many have not had a problem. Good luck.

From what I experienced, yes you are more fertile after a miscarriage. I was trying for 9 months and when I finally got pregnant I lost it at 5 weeks. We got pregnant again the very next cycle and lost that one at around 8 weeks (didn't find out until 11 weeks). Who knows if it was because it was too soon. I've heard of other women with success stories. I would wait a few months just to be safe. Sorry for your loss.

Having been in your shoes, and I am very sorry for your loss. I read all I could find about successful pregnancies right after miscarriage.

Some doctors say wait three months...my doctor said there was no actual reason for the three month wait...it is just what was suggested to them in medical school, but no scientific data was ever given to them. I couldn't find any to support a wait.

I have two children conceived right after a miscarriage.

Sorry for your loss. Right now it is your main focus. Give yourself time to grieve.

I would wait at least 6w, like a regular delivery to try again.

When I had my miscarriage in December they informed me NOT to get pregnant 3 months post. I am not quite sure of the reasoning behind that but I would assume so that your body has enough time to fully heal and that everything has gone back within "normal" range. However that being said I know several women who conceived quite close after their miscarriage and had totally normal pregnancies....others experienced yet another miscarriage. ;()( I'm so sorry for your loss-let yourself go through the motions and emotions. 3 months really isn't a long time to "wait" especially when you think of the health of your baby and yourself. Good Luck and hugs!

Sorry for your loss. Miscarriages suck! I miscarried before each of my three kids (miscarriage, baby 1, miscarriage, baby 2, miscarriage, baby 3). After the 1st, my dr. said to wait 3 cycles. After the 2nd, she said to wait 2 cycles. After the 3rd, she said to wait 1 cycle. Medically, the information keeps changing. It always made sense to me to wait at least one cycle, though. Think of everything pregnancy takes out of your body! It depletes you of energy and vital nutrients and vitamins. I always wanted to let my body "recharge" as much as possible after a miscarriage before trying again so that the next baby conceived would have the healthiest, best chance I could give him/her. As much as you want to move on and "replace" the baby you lost, give yourself time to grieve; it hurts to lose a baby.

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Sorry for your loss. Miscarriages suck! I miscarried before each of my three kids (miscarriage, baby 1, miscarriage, baby 2, miscarriage, baby 3). After the 1st, my dr. said to wait 3 cycles. After the 2nd, she said to wait 2 cycles. After the 3rd, she said to wait 1 cycle. Medically, the information keeps changing. It always made sense to me to wait at least one cycle, though. Think of everything pregnancy takes out of your body! It depletes you of energy and vital nutrients and vitamins. I always wanted to let my body "recharge" as much as possible after a miscarriage before trying again so that the next baby conceived would have the healthiest, best chance I could give him/her. As much as you want to move on and "replace" the baby you lost, give yourself time to grieve; it hurts to lose a baby.

No you want to wait at least one cycle before trying again. Getting pregnant right away is linked with a higher miscarriage rate and tracking gets more difficult.
Some every ay 2 cycles as a starting point

I am very sorry to hear about your loss. It's never easy to go through a miscarriage.

I would like to share my story with you. Please understand that I am not trying to "rub it in" at all, but rather give you hope that having a miscarriage is not a definite sign of complete inability to carry a pregnancy.

I got pregnant in January 2006 through fertility treatments (after 3 years of failure). At 6 weeks we never saw the heartbeat. At 8 weeks there was no change so we knew this wasn't a viable pregnancy. We chose to try to let my body resolve the unsuccessful pregnancy. That didn't happen until mid-April. First week of May I had a LEEP done. At my six week follow up, my OBGYN gave me the green light to start fertility treatments and resume intercourse again. That appointment was on a Thursday. I conceived two days later on a Saturday (I know this because I went out of town for a week after that day). I didn't know I was pregnant, was getting frustrated because I had to wait until my period came before I could start another round of fertility treatments, so I called my RE for advice. She had me come in to do an ultrasound and then prescribe Prometrium for a withdrawal period to start my cycle. When I got there and they did the transvaginal ultrasound the tech told me "Want to know why you haven't gotten your period yet? You're pregnant!" I was stunned. Absolutely floored. But thrilled!

I hope my story gives you hope that, if you're wanting to conceive, it is definitely possible. Your best course of action would be to seek guidance from your OBGYN who can tell you when would be the best time to start having intercourse again, in case there were any complications with the miscarriage to consider. This next part will sound really gross, but if you miscarried on your own have you passed a bit of tissue that looks like a flesh-colored prune? That's typically a good sign. My doctor described it as the lining of the uterus (which was supposed to be the placenta) had completely detached and exited the body.

Also ask your OBGYN lots of questions as to why you may have miscarried. He/she may want to test your blood early on to determine if you are making a sufficient amount of progesterone to build a placenta and sustain the embryo/fetus.

Good luck to you!

First of all I am very sorry for your loss.
I miscarried and approximately 8 weeks later I found I was pregnant with my now 4.5 year old son.

Hi M., I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Hugs.

Yes, you can be super fertile following a miscarriage...what did your Dr. recommend as far as waiting?
I know several women who conceived right away again only to lose that baby too.
I only know one who conceived right away and had a successful pregnancy.
(I used to be part of a TTC after MC group online.)
3 periods is the general recommendation.

Hope this helps a little.

I miscarried at 9 wks on a friday. I got pregnant with my now 4 yr old a week after the d& c. It is possible!