It can be a daunting thing to think about getting pregnant after miscarriage because of the fear of a second recurrence. A miscarriage (called a spontaneous abortion by physicians) is the unintentional loss of pregnancy prior to twenty weeks of gestation. As much as 25% of all pregnancies that are known about end in miscarriage according to statistics from the American Society of Reproductive Medicine. This rate will most likely be higher in actuality because miscarriages can happen 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.
The health and well-being of the mother can also play a part. Medical conditions like un-tended diabetes or structural problems in the woman's uterus which result in an improper egg implantation can affect a miscarriage, as can a number of autoimmune conditions in the mother. There are also lifestyle factors, like smoking or drug abuse by the mother which can increase the chances of miscarrying. Apart from the above mentioned factors, a large number of miscarriages happen when the egg has been improperly implanted into the uterine lining - this can be remedied by knowing the right times each month for intercourse, which we will come to further on in the article.
There are a number of signs that may precede a miscarriage including lower back pain and cramps in the abdomen and pelvis as well as fluid or tissue and blood coming from the vagina. Many women experience some blood spotting during early pregnancy, so although bleeding precedes a miscarriage, it is not always the case that when there is some blood you are miscarrying.
Commonly miscarriages in the early days of pregnancy don't need medical treatment as the uterus empties itself of its own accord, much 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. This is an important step if tissue remains inside, as infections may set in if nothing is done. It is normally recommended that couples don't try getting pregnant after miscarriage for a number of months. For couples who experience recurring miscarriages there are tests which can try and determine the cause and a solution.
Before rushing out to get these test (which are not always painless) make sure that the cause of the miscarriage is not the egg being improperly implanted into the lining of the uterus. 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. The best time to have intercourse (given the man's sperm count is normal) is every day that the eggwhite cervical fluid is present - up until there is a rise in the basal body temperature of the woman. For men who's sperm count is low, then intercourse should only be done on every second day until the rise in temperature. By having sex during this fertile period, the chances of conceiving are higher, and it is more likely that the egg will be properly implanted into the uterus' lining, thus lowering the chances of miscarriage.
Pre-pregnancy preparation is also important, so your health must be attended to. 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!). Other things like caffeine and alcohol should also be cut from the diet and lifestyle. Awareness of your external environment and any toxins you may be exposed to are also important - painting the house is out, unless 'green' paints are used, and carpeting should be avoided, as new carpets are often laced with formaldehyde. Importantly for getting pregnant after miscarriage, you have to remember to look at lifestyle factors like stress and emotional worries, and try to have intercourse at the appropriate time of the month.
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