Is TTC ok right after a miscarriage ??

kayserea

My husband and I just went through a "blighted ovum" miscarriage, otherwise known as a "missed miscarriage". Where the sac developed but not fetus. It was very hard for us, but we are strong and got through it together. We want to start trying again right away. I have just stopped bleeding and am just waiting for my hcg levels to drop to zero. My doctor's nurse recommends that we wait til I have at least 1 regular period, but I have done some research and am confused on something... some say its really not a problem if I conceive right after a miscarriage (before having a period). Anyone been in this situation or know someone who has been?

Lyons_in_2007

I think the recommendations behind waiting vs. not waiting have *just* changed.  Meaning, studies have shown that there is no medical reason to wait.  In fact, the new recommendation suggests that there is some benefit to NOT waiting. 

Lyons_in_2007

Here's a summation of the latest recommendation:

https://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38576273/ns/health-pregnancy/

RFKD82909

Lyons is really helpful with the links to back up what she says. I've heard the same that there are some benefits to not waiting but I don't have the literature.  If you're emotionally prepared, I say go for it. I wish you and yours the best.

MrsMoher

My OB bases it upon whether or not you are mentally ready to go back to TTC.  Since I was emotionally ready, our OB told us to go right back to TTC immediately, no waiting.  Everyone is different though.  ((HUGS))  It's a difficult thing to go through.  I wish you a quick and easy TTC journey from here and peace with the m/c.

shawnsweetie

(HUGS) I am sorry to hear about your m/c.

 We had been trying for 8 months to get pregnant and when I finally got pregnant I had a m/c. We decided to wait until my period came and start trying right away.

Someone had other plans for us because just 4 weeks after my m/c (and before I ever had a period) I took a pregnancy test and it was a BFP!

 Goood luck

IAM4UK

We did. I had a blighted ovum and had a D&C on 3/15. First AF came back on 4/16. DH and I tried right away and here we are - pregnant with twins!!

 

futuremrs.inman

I miscarried at 6 weeks. Doctor said they suggest waiting one cycle to try again. After doing some research and hearing that you actually don't have to wait, we decided to try again right away and got a BFP 5 weeks after the m/c!  Here I am almost 11 weeks with a healthy pregnancy!

I think there was an episode recently on "The Doctors" with research showing that some of the healthiest pregnancies and babies come within the 6 months after a m/c.  They were talking about how your body is "primed" for pregnancy because you already have those pregnancy hormones going.

I think it is up to you and your DH. If you are emotionally ready then go for it!  We did and were successful!