Is it dangerous to conceive immediately following a m/c?

[Schmelly]

I've read conflicting info about conceiving straight away following a m/c, before your first period. Some sources say you are very fertile and that if you are emotionally ready then go for it. Others seem to say that your womb isn't ready for another pregnancy until you've had a true period.

Can anyone help me out here? I've just had m/c and was v upsetting. However, it was very early stages and physically everything seems to have gone as well as poss for m/c. My OH and I would like to begin trying again immediately, but I don't want to risk harming any future little bean, should we be lucky enough to have another come along!!!

Thanks in advance for any info!

 

[anita665]

I don't think it is bad to concieve right away or why there would be a problem. I guess having an AF first gives your body a chance to recover from it all but my friend concieved right after a M/C and had a healthy baby girl as a result.

 

[BrittBS]

I asked my OB/GYN about how soon after we can start trying again and he said he recommends waiting 2 or 3 months for your cycle to get back to normal but if it happens straight away don't worry about it, it's no big deal! So me and hubby started trying. I will be testing on Saturday woo hoo! lol Good luck!

 

[Schmelly]

I asked my OB/GYN about how soon after we can start trying again and he said he recommends waiting 2 or 3 months for your cycle to get back to normal but if it happens straight away don't worry about it, it's no big deal! So me and hubby started trying. I will be testing on Saturday woo hoo! lol Good luck!

Ooooooo......good luck!!!

 

[Vickie]

I thought that the reason they wanted you to wait was to make sure your period is back to normal, probably for dating purposes. I think it's really up to the individual and what you feel most comfortable with. Good luck to you!

 

[Omi]

Hi Schmelly,

the info ive found /have been told by others is the same, to wait purely for dating purposes (unless one has had complications, but then your doctor would have advised you of this i assume)..

I certainly am banking on being more fertile!! my friend who had a miscarriage last month was told you are, as your body now knows what it is to be pregnant, and is prepared like never before..

im gonna try as soon as , but i guess i can pass on any new info once ive been at the hospital on friday...

Ive also been told that if you want to try again as soon as to just keep on doing what you have been doing before you got pregnant i.e keep on taking the folic acid etc...

ps. when im not in the dumps about this situation im actually looking forward to ttc again and i shall try my darndest not to get to upset about it but enjoy the journey and the hope it brings for the future, all the best and hugs!! xx

Here's my update: As some of you may know, i had the d&c on friday and as soon as i was out, in recovery, the midwife told me i can try again as soon as i want and not to worry bout waiting for 1st period as that's what dc's like so they can easily date things. Im gonna try again as soon as body is back to normal...best of luck to everyone!!

 

[SpecialGift89]

When I went to the hospital after m/c they said to wait at least one month before trying again. I ending up waiting 2 because I needed to be emotionally ready. Now TTC again. I was lucky my cycle went back to normal straight away. Theres nothing stopping you TTC straight away if you feel ready as some girls have been successful doing this. Good luck. x

 

[Schmelly]

Thanks girls!

Have just got back from hospital where they checked everything was OK. Apparently I'm completely clear and back to normal even though m/c was only Fri/Sat. They couldn't find any other problems, which was a massive relief.

Nurse said they prefer you to wait one month, for dating purposes. However, the leaflet they gave me said that there's no harm in getting preg immediately providing you are emotionally OK.

OH and I both want to TTC straight away, so we're gonna give it a go! At least we can have fun trying!

Thanks again! Good luck to everyone else who's TTC!

xxx

 

[doctordeesmrs]

I got pregnant straight away. I never had another period after my mc. My doctor told me that this was a good sign i got pregnant so quickly as it meant that my body was ready. I took my dates from mc and it worked out the same at my 1st scan at 13 weeks.

 

[Rumpskin]

I asked my OB/GYN about how soon after we can start trying again and he said he recommends waiting 2 or 3 months for your cycle to get back to normal but if it happens straight away don't worry about it, it's no big deal! So me and hubby started trying. I will be testing on Saturday woo hoo! lol Good luck!

Good luck lovely. My midwife told me to wait 3 months (dont think so). I will testing in 4 days xx

 

[BrittBS]

That's great news schmelly!! Good luck. Send you lots and lots of sticky !!

 

[Omi]

Hi Schmelly,

the info ive found /have been told by others is the same, to wait purely for dating purposes (unless one has had complications, but then your doctor would have advised you of this i assume)..

I certainly am banking on being more fertile!! my friend who had a miscarriage last month was told you are, as your body now knows what it is to be pregnant, and is prepared like never before..

im gonna try as soon as , but i guess i can pass on any new info once ive been at the hospital on friday...

Ive also been told that if you want to try again as soon as to just keep on doing what you have been doing before you got pregnant i.e keep on taking the folic acid etc...

ps. when im not in the dumps about this situation im actually looking forward to ttc again and i shall try my darndest not to get to upset about it but enjoy the journey and the hope it brings for the future, all the best and hugs!! xx

Here's an update: i had my d&c yesterday, all went well and i honestly feel magic the midwife said i would ovulate in 3-4 weeks and that we could try again if we wanted right away.. and yes, she said dr's like it all neat and like a period to date things from bt she said go for it-- and we will

 

[peanut31]

Hi,
Don't mean to but in...i had a natural mc 1/30 and was told to wait one cycle to ttc again. I've reading everything i could get my hands on and i'm going with the school of thinking that says waiting for a cycle is to predict a EDD. I plan on testing in a week if my UTI didn't preventing us from BD around O. Good luck!

 

[carmen]

My mums best friend is a midwife, had she advised me to try straight away, i think the reasons why they tell you to wait, is purely for dating reasons and so they see that you've had a first normal period.

The friend who is a midwife, miscarried herself, and she lost alot of blood ( basically it wasn t straight forward ) , but after she got pregnant 6 weeks after.

Every women is different and some have complications , but soon as your gyna. has give you the all clear, you should try again.

Test yourself with some ovulation tests to check when your ovulation, keeping taking folic acid etc.

 

[Dona]

I am going to try as soon as I know I am all clear to do so. I am not waiting for a period.

 

[tinkerbell123]

I m/c last month and im curently in my ttw and looking forward to making my lil precious bean
I didnt want to wait as i feel like ive waited too long to fall pregnant
"What will be will be"!!

 

[Omi]

Just wanted to add.. if your body isnt ready to conceive, i.e. lining after mc not back to normal, the bean won't stick and you wont get pg proper.. so, basically, your body will only get pg again when its ready.

Which i personally feel to be a bit of a relief about.. one less thing to worry about, if that makes sense, xxx

 

[Schmelly]

Thanks again girls!

Well........the dilemma is over now as have had a visit from !!!!!!!!

Gutted, obviously, but DH and I will just have to up our efforts this month, ha ha ha ha ha

Poor hubby is training for the marathon at the mo, so he's gonna be worn out!!!

 

[logie68]

Hi, I have had 5 miscarriages and all have said the same - there is no medical reason to wait for a period other than it is easier to date the due date. Unless it has been an ectopic pregnancy, you can try again right away if you feel up to it. I would say that I tried this twice and both times I miscarried again so it may be better to wait a month or so. However, that is just my way of thinking. My sister had a m/c then conceived the next month to a successful pregnancy.
Go with your heart. x There is no right or wrong,.

 

[akamummy]

Good luck chick
Just listen to your body...if you feel ready, then go for it!
I just got the go ahead from my GP I have just HAD a visit from so now, we are ttcing again!