You can get pregnant after a miscarriage. At least 85% of women who have one go on to have normal pregnancies and births. Having a miscarriage doesn’t mean you have a fertility problem. On the other hand, about 1%-2% of women may have repeated miscarriages (three or more).
If you’ve had two miscarriages in a row, you should stop trying to conceive, use a form of birth control, and ask your doctor to do tests to figure out what’s causing the miscarriages.
When to Try to Conceive After a Miscarriage
Discuss the timing of your next pregnancy with your doctor. Some experts say you should wait a certain amount of time (from one menstrual cycle to 3 months) before you try again. To prevent another miscarriage, the doctor may suggest treatment with progesterone, a hormone that helps the embryo implant and supports early pregnancy in your uterus.
Taking time to heal both physically and emotionally after a miscarriage is important. Above all, don’t blame yourself. Counseling is available to help you handle your loss.
Miscarriage Prevention
Most miscarriages happen because there’s a problem with the pregnancy. You can’t prevent them. If your doctor does testing and finds a problem, treatment options may be available.
If you have an illness, treating it can improve your chances for a successful pregnancy. One step you can take is to get as healthy as you can before you try to have a baby:
Get regular exercise.
Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet.
Maintain a healthy weight.
Avoid infections.
Don’t smoke, drink alcohol, or take illegal drugs.
Cut back on caffeine.
Source: WebMD
Link: https://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/pregnancy-miscarriage
