Wednesday, June 8, 2011

How to Conceive After a Miscarriage

Take time to cope with your loss. Some women want to conceive again almost immediately. Others will take more time to grieve the loss of their baby and they may be scared to try again. Think hard about your decision and make it for the right reasons.
Allow your body to heal. Vaginal bleeding typically lasts anywhere from a few days to two weeks. If you lost your baby in the third trimester, the bleeding may last six weeks. While there's bleeding you should not engage in intercourse.
Wait until you've had at least one normal menstrual cycle before trying to conceive again. This will give your uterus time to recover and for the endometrial lining to become healthy again.

Talk to your doctor about your desire to try again. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your miscarriage, he may want you to wait for three menstrual cycles before conceiving. Some doctors want their patients to wait 6 months to a year before trying again so they can cope with their grief.
Know that you may not get pregnant right away. Don't expect to. You're going to be stressed and sad. These emotions may prevent you from conceiving.
Have sex between the 10th and 18th day of your cycle. This is your best window to conceive.

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