I lost identical twin boys in June. Isaac died at 17.5 weeks and John died at 20. The issues were not genetic. The boys died of Twin-to-Twin-transfusion syndrome. I was induced and was in labor for about 17 hours before delivering the boys. I had to have a D&C six weeks later to remove retained placenta. We can finally start trying again and I'm wondering if I should expect complications as we try to get pregnant. Is it possible to get pregnant after having a D&C? It took us over a year last time, and I really don't want it to take that long again. Any thoughts?
I had a d&c after an incomplete miscarriage and I waited for 3 months before we started trying again and I got pregnant about 4 months later. When my son was born my placenta would not come out and they had to manually remove it, no d&c and we are now pregnant again after trying the first time. I don't think theyre should be any complications. Just try to relax and it will happen again.
I am so very sorry! I don't know about a time frame, but I know my mil had a baby about 1 1/2 years after she had a d&c.
Hi E., Yes, you can get pregnant again! How long it will take? No one can answer that one, but I do know that the less you are worrying about 'getting pregnant' the more likely it will happen. Complications? Well, that really depends on genetics and the quality of care you receive before and during your pregnancy - and by that I don't mean tons of tests and talk that will have you worrying the whole time you are pregnant. There are risks with every pregnancy, but we as a people need to remember that pregnancy is NOT an illness. The less testing that's done the better for both mom and baby/babies.
So, I am wondering...was your doctor really going to allow you to deliver vaginally with twins? If so, that is awesome (except that they should never have induced you - which always causes huge complications), and if not...I would never go to the same doctor again for the fact that there is no point in 'laboring' if they are only planning a c-section anyways - a horrible way to start life with your newborn/s (totally worn out from laboring and then going through very dangerous MAJOR surgery).
Yes, E.! I got pregnant after 4 failed pregnancies, (one ending in a D&C) and then I conceived and delivered healthy fraternal twin boys. I really feel for you and the emotional roller coster that you are on. Rest, be good to yourself. Talk to your Dr. It can happen for you too.
It's completely possible to get pregnant after a D&C, but I would have a long conversation with my doctor about your particular situation and the risks involved. Hopefully what happened is just a fluke for you. I'm sorry you had to go through that!
First of all, I am very sorry for your loss. I had a similiar situation in which I was pregnant with conjoined twins. We lost them (also boys) at 16 weeks and I also had to have a D&C. We waited for about 6 months before trying again. We didn't have any trouble conceiving and had a healthy baby boy. It is important to be emotionally and physically ready (and also ask your doctor for the go ahead if you haven't already). Good Luck :-) S.
Was this your first pregnancy? If so, from my experience and what I have heard from friends it will likely happen a lot quicker this time around. It took 2 years the first time I got pregnant, ending in an early MC. Got pregnant about 6 months later, also ended in an early MC. Then, unexpectedly, got pregnant that next month and had a healthy baby boy! We wanted a second one close together, and without trying and without not trying we got pregnant when the first was 6 months old. Then after a 3+ year break decided we were ready for a 3rd. This time around (getting older) I wanted it to happen quickly, so we tried an Ovulation Predictor Kit and it worked like a charm, pregnant the first month. So, if you really want to get pregnant I would use an OPK so you are trying during the right time (I ended up ovulating about a week earlier than I thought I would have). They are kind of expensive, but worth it. Good luck!
My mother had a routine D&C after I was born due to a retained placenta as well, and my younger sister was born about 25 months after I was. My younger sister also had a miscarriage in January this year, a D&C in February, and is currently expecting her first child at the end of December. So yes, you can, but it wouldn't hurt to make sure with your doctor that all is well. You might feel a little better about it, but it sounds like there was no reason you could not get pregnant again. Good luck!!
E.,
I do not have any advice or thoughts on complications as i do not know what went on with your last pregnancy, but I just wanted to post and send you a virtual hug. I cannot imagine going through what you went through and want you to know you have my thoughts and prayers as you try again for a healthy child. hugs.
I am very sorry for your loss. It must be a tough thing to have to deal with. I have no answer to your question..I just wanted to give you my support and a prayer. God bless.
I am so sorry for your loss, and am inspired by your courage. I had two miscarriages back to back in 2003, after having had two healthy children (one in 1999, the other in 2001) with uncomplicated pregnancies. Its frustrating and scary when there are no clear reasons as to why tradegy strikes. I had a D &C after both miscarriages, and then went on to have two more very healthy and beautiful babies, one in 2005 and one in 2007. It did take longer to conceive than before, but I was almost ten years older, too. There is hope for conception, yes. Good luck and God Bless you on your journey.
I'm sorry for your loss. I've had two D&Cs in my history. I got pregnant sometime later and had a normal delivery. I don't remember how long it took. You doctor probably has advice.
E., you are a very strong woman. God gives us what we need not what we want...in terms of timing to try again, it's up to you and your husband. It's more about your emotional state and it seems you are ready. Here is one of my best site you might find helpful. Lots of luck, I know it will happen soon. Be hopeful, having faith is everything. Please keep us posted.
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no harm in trying! if it happens it is for a reason and if it doesnt than it wasnt time yet!
I have had four miscarriages, two were completed with a D&C. My first pregnancy was also my first miscarriage and my first D&C, I conceived about a year later and delivered a full term healthy baby boy. I had another miscarriage after him at home, and then another 6 months later got pregnant with my daughter (also full term and perfectly healthy). After this I had a very early miscarriage, and then 6 months later a late one, completed with a D&C. This was about three months ago and my cycle is back on track and normal. We will not be trying again anytime soon, and if we decide to at all will consult with specialists FIRST. I would think that everything will go fine and normally for you the second time around - good luck, I know this can be a very trying time. Don't forget to mourn the loss of your sweet boys, it can take years to recover from a loss like that, but be assured that you will enjoy your future children!
No two pregnancies are ever the same. It might go quicker since the body remembers being pregnant and accommodates the process. I am sorry for your loss as it could cause you anxieties while you go through the next pregnancy. You can have babies who are born genetically okay. Your next child(ren) will very likely be everything you hoped for.
