When To Conceive After A Miscarriage?

Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 12:56

After a miscarriage, a woman goes through both emotional and physical changes. The trauma of losing a baby can depress the woman but as a part of nature, you will conceive after a miscarriage. So, what to do after a miscarriage? When to conceive?

What to do after a miscarriage?

Have a proper diet to get over the trauma and health problems such as sleeping disorders, eating problems, fatigue and emotional pain. The body needs rest to get back to the normal stage. Take rest for few days and avoid picking up heavy weights as the uterus is weak after you miscarried. Menstrual cycle will become normal so take precautions as the ovulation starts fortnightly. Consult your doctor to know when can you try to conceive after a miscarriage. If you get fever, infection in the pelvic organs, pain in the lower abdomen then don't neglect it. Take doctor's advice.

When to conceive after a miscarriage?

Couples lose hope or have fear of losing the child again and this is why few couples prefer to wait and prepare mentally whereas few couple start trying after the miscarriage. It is ideally best to try after the symptoms of miscarriage reduce completely. Post miscarriage, the vaginal bleeding can last from 5-6 days to 2 weeks. If the miscarriage occurs during the third trimester, the bleeding can last for 6 weeks. Therefore, it is important to wait till the body recovers from the miscarriage. A woman might not feel interested in lovemaking post miscarriage due to the trauma of losing a baby. So, give time to get her in normal state of mind. Discuss with her and plan the next pregnancy.

For the first few weeks, it is best to avoid intercourse. Wait till the next menstrual cycle. Many women become stubborn to try again immediately which can be harmful to their recovering weak body. Loss of patience is another common problem post a miscarriage. The feeling of getting pregnant in first try or the fear of another miscarriage captures their mind.

Observe your menstrual cycle. If it is regular, then the ovulation is normal and you can try to conceive after the miscarriage.