Boston: Getting Pregnant After Miscarriage

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The thought of getting pregnant after miscarriage can be quite daunting, as many women are afraid of a second miscarriage. A miscarriage (called a spontaneous abortion by physicians) is the unintentional loss of pregnancy prior to twenty weeks of gestation. It is believed (according to the American Society of Reproductive Medicine) that as many as twenty five percent of known pregnancies will miscarry. In real terms this rate is probably higher, as many miscarriages occur in the very early stages of pregnancy before a woman is even aware she is pregnant.

It is not totally understood why women miscarry. Miscarriages that occur in the first twelve weeks of a pregnancy are believed to be the result of a random occurrence of chromosomal abnormalities present in the foetus, and this inhibits its normal development and causes a miscarriage.

Of course the state of the mother’s health also plays a part. A woman’s medical history can also be a factor, as conditions like diabetes (if untreated) and some autoimmune diseases as well as structural abnormalities in the uterus can all make a miscarriage more likely. There are also lifestyle factors, like smoking or drug abuse by the mother which can increase the chances of miscarrying. There are also a large number of miscarriages which are the result of the egg not being implanted in the uterus correctly – thankfully this can be corrected by knowing the most appropriate times of the month for successful conception, but more on that later.

Some of the signs which may indicate a miscarriage include experiencing cramps and pain in the pelvis, lower back and abdomen as well as fluids, tissue or blood coming from the vagina. Bleeding usually precedes all early miscarriages, however many pregnant women experience blood spotting and some bleeding in early pregnancy, so it is not always a sign of miscarriage.

Most miscarriages in the early stages do not require medical treatment as the uterus voluntarily empties out like a heavy period. If there is tissue that remains in the uterus (which shows up on an ultrasound) then a procedure to cleanse the uterus, or medication to make the uterus expel the remaining tissue may be required. It is important that no tissue remains in the uterus in order to stop any infection forming. It is best if couples do not try getting pregnant after miscarriage for at least a couple of months, six months is best. If there are recurrent miscarriages then more tests can be done to try and determine the causes and to see if the problem can be stopped.

It is important before going out and getting any of these (sometimes painful) tests, that you make sure that the improper implantation of the egg into the uterine lining is not the cause. The problem can be lowered significantly by having intercourse at the right time in the month.

The indication of this time is the presence of an ‘eggwhite’ like cervical mucus in the woman, which is the sign of her fertile time in the month. When the man has a normal sperm count, then the couple should have intercourse every day of the eggwhite cervical fluid and should only cease once a rise in basal temperature is noticed in the woman. If there is a problem with sperm count, then it is important that intercourse is only undertaken every second day of the fertile cervical fluid up until a rise in temperature is noted. This will not only increase the chances of conception, but will also decrease the likelihood of miscarriage caused from improper implantation of the ovum in the uterine lining.

It is also crucial to be healthy before trying to conceive. This means that diet, weight and exercise are all important to maintain before conception takes place. Cutting out smoking and even being around second-hand smoke is also an important step, pre and post conception (and if you know what’s good for you, from hereon in!). Alcohol is a big no-no and caffeine is on the cut list too. External toxins from paints and such things are important to avoid, so if you are painting the house, use ‘green’ products, and re-carpeting should be avoided as many new carpets have loads of formaldehyde in them. When you try getting pregnant after miscarriage, you need to attend to lifestyle factors and emotional and stress issues – and always remember that having sex at the right time of month can reduce your chances of a recurrence.

Source by Tammy Richardson

Getting Pregnant After Miscarriage