Families decide very differently when to plan the next pregnancy if the previous pregnancy ended in miscarriage. Some want to get pregnant again as soon as possible, because it makes it easier to survive the loss, others – on the contrary, are emotionally unprepared to try again, especially, if this is not the first miscarriage. Keeping that in mind, we are going to find out what should be considered when planning a pregnancy after a miscarriage.
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Find out why the miscarriage occurred
It is common for miscarriages to occur with a reason: often it is simply a natural selection of nature, which occurs due to unexpected gene mutations or developmental disorders in the fetus in the early stages of pregnancy. If this is not the first miscarriage, consult a doctor, take the necessary tests, and visit a geneticist’s consultation.
When can I try to get pregnant again after a miscarriage?
Talk to your gynecologist about how long you should let the body heal. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends trying to conceive again no earlier than 6 months after a miscarriage. However, recently published observational data show that one full menstrual cycle is physiologically sufficient to recover from early miscarriage. Usually, the next pregnancy passes without any problems, and the family welcomes a completely healthy child. However, talk to your doctor about the recommended time for cycles to get back normal.
Age and miscarriage: The connection
However, the risk of miscarriage is known to increase with age as women’s eggs age and develop more genetic damage. For example, at the age of 25-29, the risk of miscarriage is barely 10%, and if you get pregnant after 45, the risk of miscarriage rises to 53%. It’s part of our biology, and we can’t prevent it or stop it yet. However, if you have had a miscarriage, it does not mean that it will happen again. Repeated miscarriages occur only in 1-2% of couples, but even here in many cases it is possible to help.
Find the right doctor
When a pregnancy ends in miscarriage, it’s natural to worry that it might happen again. Even the smallest pain, spasm or any other signal sent by the body can be disturbing, so you will probably want to run to the doctor as soon as possible. In order to feel safe, you will need a calm and patient doctor who can listen and clear up any doubts: it is essential that you feel confident and calm about your pregnancy care.
Choose a healthy lifestyle
Although the lifestyle of a pregnant woman is rarely the cause of miscarriages, you will feel better in every sense if you rest well, eat healthier food, do not drink a lot of caffeinated drinks, alcohol, quit smoking (if you smoke). It should be mentioned that smoking increases the likelihood of miscarriage.
To make the days go by faster, find activities, socialize with those around you, try to be less alone and don’t let your negative thoughts rule you.
Add daily walks in the fresh air to your routine. Meditation can also help.
Adoption
After a miscarriage, doctors will try to assess your situation and determine the causes of the miscarriage. It is often difficult to do this, but in rarer cases, when the delivery of the fetus is not possible, for example, by a deformed uterus, it is worth considering the fact that other pregnancies can also be very risky. In this case, you may need to think about alternatives, such as adoption.
Try artificial insemination
In vitro fertilization is a type of artificial insemination. Ovarian function is stimulated with drugs that stimulate the maturation of eggs. Under general anesthesia, the eggs are extracted from the follicles with a special needle through the vagina. In the laboratory, they are placed in special media in a test tube and the prepared sperm is injected. The test tube is satisfied in the incubator, in a certain growing and moist. After a few days, the best embryos are transferred to the uterus.
Whether the procedure is successful is determined after two weeks. You can easily calculate your times of pregnancy with the IVF due date calculator. The number of procedures is not limited.
How can a man help?
It is also a loss for a man. Therefore, it is very important for woman and man to talk about that painful topic, to share their feelings and experiences, to support each other. So a man must not be an immovable wall, pretend that everything is fine and live as if nothing happened. Both partners should talk and be a great source of support for each other. Both woman and man should understand that life goes on. And that life is beautiful. Talk and cherish your relationship with a particular man, believe that, despite the difficulties, everything can be fixed, and preserve the relationship and develop it.
Seek psychological support
A loss can be very hard on a family, especially if the baby was planned and long awaited, and the pregnancy was already well advanced.
The desire to become parents can be replaced by the fear of experiencing the loss again and doubts that you will be able to survive it again. In such a situation, communication with those who have experienced similar situations can help.
However, if you feel that it is difficult to deal with your emotions, if you do not succeed in getting rid of negative thoughts, do not be afraid to turn to specialists (psychotherapist or psychologist).
The bottom line
Miscarriage is the loss of a child at any period of pregnancy because a woman has already experienced a connection with the life of a new person who is very closely connected with her. The more intense the connection with the child a woman feels, the more painful the feeling of loss. Doctors say that there is no need to rush to get pregnant again. It is better to wait six months, regain strength, and only then prepare to get pregnant. Of course, it is very important to find out the cause of the miscarriage so that the unsuccessful attempt to carry the child does not happen again.
References:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9688-miscarriage
