Conceiving After a Miscarriage
February 9, 2010 by Tammy Richardson
Filed under Health Fitness
It can be a daunting thing to think about getting pregnant after miscarriage because of the fear of a second recurrence. Medically referred to as \’spontaneous abortion\’ a miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy before about twenty weeks growth. Statistics from the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, miscarriages will happen in around 25 percent of all known pregnancies. 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 healthiness and state of well-being of the mother are also important factors. 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. A woman\’s lifestyle and factors such as smoking or inappropriate drug abuse can all lead to an increased likelihood of miscarriage. 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. Bleeding usually precedes all early miscarriages, however many pregnant women experience blood spotting and some bleeding in early pregnancy, so it is not always a sign of miscarriage.
Most miscarriages in the early stages do not require medical treatment as the uterus voluntarily empties out 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. It is important that no tissue remains in the uterus in order to stop any infection forming. Getting pregnant after miscarriage is not advised for at least a good couple of months. For couples who experience recurring miscarriages there are tests which can try and determine the cause and a solution.
Before having any of these sometimes painful tests, it is important that you rule out a major cause of early miscarriage which is due to improper implantation of the egg into the lining of the uterus. The likelihood of this can be reduces significantly by trying for a baby at the appropriate monthly times.
This is the time when a woman\’s cervical fluid is of an \’eggwhite\’ consistency, and it is the most fertile time in the woman\’s cycle. 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. Men who\’s sperm count less should have sex on every second day of the eggwhite mucus and stop when a rise in temperature occurs. This will not only increase the chances of conception, but will also decrease the likelihood of miscarriage caused from improper implantation of the ovum in the uterine lining.
It is also crucial to be healthy before trying to conceive. So this means taking care of your diet, making sure you partake in regular exercise and keeping weight within a healthy range. 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!). Caffeine should not be ingested, and alcohol is a definite no-go. 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. When you try getting pregnant after miscarriage, you need to attend to lifestyle factors and emotional and stress issues – and always remember that having sex at the right time of month can reduce your chances of a recurrence.
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