You may have received all sorts of advice about how long you should wait before trying again. Most doctors advise waiting until you have had at least one period after your miscarriage before trying again, as this makes it easier to calculate the dates in the next pregnancy. This doesn 't mean that you are more likely to miscarry if you do conceive before then. There is no evidence to show that when you conceive makes any difference to the risk of miscarriage in your next pregnancy. In most cases, you and your partner are the best judges of when to try again.
However, there are some circumstances, such as after a molar pregnancy or ectopic pregnancy, or if you are coping with an illness or infection, when you will be advised to wait longer. If you have had a late miscarriage or repeated losses, you may want to talk to your GP or specialist before trying to conceive. If you are having investigations, you may be advised to wait until those are complete before trying again. And you might want to make sure that you are feeling recovered physically and emotionally before embarking on another pregnancy.
Remembering Your Baby
Many people who have grieved over the loss of a baby, no matter when or how the loss happened, say they never entirely forget. Some people do or make something special as a way of marking what has happened and recognising its importance. You may like to read more about some of these ideas. The leaflet 'Pregnancy Loss: how you might feel' contains some suggestions on this.
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