Many women are worried about getting pregnant after miscarriage because they may fear a 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. In real terms this rate is probably higher, as many miscarriages occur in the very early stages of pregnancy before a woman is even aware she is pregnant.
It is not totally understood why women miscarry. If miscarriage occurs in the first 12 weeks of a pregnancy, it is generally thought to be the result of a random instance of chromosomal abnormalities which prevent the foetus from properly developing.
The healthiness and state of well-being of the mother are also important factors. There are a number of medical conditions which may increase the likelihood of miscarriage, such as some autoimmune diseases, untreated diabetes and any structural problems in the uterus (this can inhibit proper implantation of the egg). A woman's lifestyle and factors such as smoking or inappropriate drug abuse can all lead to an increased likelihood of miscarriage. Aside from this, there are also miscarriages which occur simply because the egg was improperly implanted into the lining of the uterus - the good news is that this can be all but eradicated by having intercourse at the right times of the month, but more about that later.
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.
The vast majority of miscarriage in early pregnancy will not need medical attention because the uterus expels its contents as if it was a heavy menstrual period. If an ultrasound shows that there is tissue remaining inside the uterus, then medications may be proscribed to make the uterus expel them, or a clinical procedure performed to cleanse the uterus of the left-over tissue. 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 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. 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. Intercourse at this time will increase the likelihood of conception, as well as lowering the chances of miscarriage due to an improper implantation of the egg in the lining of the uterus.
Pre-conception is a crucial time for getting healthy. This means that diet, weight and exercise are all important to maintain before conception takes place. It is also important not to smoke, and try to limit time spent around second-hand smoke. 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. 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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