How quickly after a miscarriage could you get pregnant again?

BearScamp12 · December 2014

I had a "threatened miscarriage" Thanksgiving night at 5 weeks and six days. It was my first pregnancy, so me and my husband were super scared when I started spotting so we went to the ER, they did a vaginal ultrasound and didn't see the baby at all. At first they just thought it was a super early pregnancy, but then they checked my hcg levels. Unfortunately they weren't as high. So the doctors had me going back every two days to monitor my hcg levels. They continued to decrease, I miscarried naturally without having to get a D&C. The doctors told me to wait three months to try again but to keep taking my prenatals. My husband and I are still pretty devistated. It's a month that I miscarried today. I'd be ten weeks today

. I stopped bleeding on December 15th. My husband and I started trying again on December 16th because I was ovulating that morning. I read just about everywhere that you really don't have to wait, also that you're more fertile after a miscarriage so it should be easier to get pregnant right after you stop bleeding. I was wondering if anybody has any success stories about pregnancy after miscarriage and if so how long did it take you to concieve after. Really need some advice. Thank you

DrewFuller92 · December 2014

First off, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know exactly how you feel. I've had 2 miscarriages before having my daughter.
But you really don't have to wait that long. My doctor told me to wait an entire YEAR before trying again. I couldn't wait that long, so as soon as I stopped bleeding, my husband and I tried again. And a few weeks later, we were pregnant with our miracle baby! Have faith and stay positive, it'll happen!

hollowway · December 2014

Sorry for your loss.

TTCAL is probably the better group fir you to be in. Everyone here is already pregnant.

But. I had a D&C January 7, 2013. Bled for two weeks... had a period that started February 5, 2013, and had a bfptwo weeks later and my daughter was born Nov 2013. So for me, it was that firat cycle after a mc. I did make sure the blbleeding was done, and I had a period again before I started trying to get pregnant again. From the time of my d&c to when I had my bfp, was about 6 weeks.

c-elizabethf · December 2014

So sorry for your loss

For me I had my loss at the end of April 2012 and then got a postive pregnancy test with my dd September 11th or 12th. So it took about 5 months for me.

emwithpeanuts · December 2014

So sorry for your loss! In 2008, I got pregnant that late November, miscarried at about 5 weeks on December 5th, and got pregnant again later that month. So it could happen fast!

Jennym2b · December 2014

My input is it is possible. I had a loss in August. And fell pregnant again in October with this one

thiscoffeechick · December 2014

I'm very sorry for your loss. However, if your doctor told you to wait, I really think you should wait. I was told to wait one cycle after my D&C so I did and then I got pregnant... And then I miscarried at 5 1/2 weeks. They tell you to wait so you can rebuild the lining of your uterus to make it strong enough to support your next pregnancy.
After my second miscarriage I was told to wait two cycles which we did (though it was hard) and I conceived immediately and I'm now 10w4d pregnant and I would be extremely nervous about this pregnancy had I ignored the advice of my doctor and gone ahead to try to conceive. I know it's difficult to wait but you need to think about the likelihood of a successful pregnancy next and the way to increase your odds is by trusting your doctor.
Good luck!

Cfabretti2 · December 2014

I had a miscarriage at 8wks in November 2003 and got pregnant again the next month with my daughter December. Was not trying either.

EmMilAlly · December 2014

I know it is so hard to wait. I'm so sorry for your loss and I think the period of waiting in between a loss and trying again is the hardest. My dr made me wait 3 full cycles, which seemed like an eternity as my period took 7 weeks to return after my d&c. It is natural to want to ease the pain of a loss by trying again right away, but if a subsequent pregnancy results in miscarriage because the body isn't totally healed, that can be a hole that is hard to climb out of.
I would listen to your dr, and if you don't like what they have to say then you can always get a second opinion. Best of luck to you!

Vegasbb · December 2014

I had a natural m/c at 7 weeks. We tried to get pregnant right away, but it took one cycle (I had 1 AF after my loss, then pg). I'm now pg with my twins.

bulletprfwife · December 2014

Here's my story.
I got pregnant in August. Miscarried in October at 8 weeks. Didn't wait a cycle and got pregnant with this baby right away. I'm 9 weeks now. It was very hard to figure out my due date and how far along I was until I had along dating ultrasound. Until then, I was terrified of something going wrong or not being on track with where it should be. Am I happy? Yes. Am I still scared? Extremely.

anfranklin2 · December 2014

I'm very sorry for you loss, and know how you feel.
While you may think it's unnecessary to wait before trying again, if your dr told you to wait I would trust them. After mine, my dr had me wait 2 cycles. As what @thiscoffeechick‌ said, your uterus probably needs time to rebuild its lining and make itself suitable to sustain a pregnancy. That's what my dr said to me as well.

Also, how do you know you ovulated on December 16th?

CreechMommy · December 2014

It took me 4 1/2 mos. I would follow your Drs. advice and wait however long he said to wait.

MCH77 · December 2014

I've had 4 losses. Each loss resulted in different instructions, for different reasons. I really recommend following your doctors suggestions.

lovefaithxo · December 2014

I'm so sorry you're going through this! I'd definitely recommend following your doctors instructions.

I've had 2 losses this year. The first in June was a missed miscarriage & I got pregnant in September. My doctor recommended waiting two cycles and we did. I think I needed that waiting period because I was so emotional after the miscarriage but every persons different.
I miscarried naturally in October and the doctor said we could try right away & now I'm 9 weeks 4 days pregnant

It is completely possible to become pregnant right after a miscarriage. It happened to me and this is the furthest along I've been out of my prior pregnancies & so far this bouncing jellybean has a great heart rate & we're both healthy. Sending T&Ps your way!

squeakyfrog15 · December 2014

I would listen to your doctor. This is my fifth pregnancy. I was told to wait 3 cycles after each loss, which I did for all except the last. I had an ectopic and accidentally got pregnant (obviously not that accidental because I wasn't on bc!). Normally I don't ovulate for at least a cycle after a loss, this time was different. Emotionally I was not prepared for this pregnancy because of all the losses. So whether you decide to wait because your doctor said so or not, your uterus needs time to replenish and you need time to emotionally heal. Sometimes it works out and the pregnancy right after a loss is your rainbow, but sometimes it ends in another loss. Please be kind to yourself and lurk around TTCAL, I wouldn't post until you are sure your not pregnant again, if you will find out in the next couple of days, but other wise they will totally listen and advise!

tiamiaxx · December 2014

I was pregnant with my now 2 yr old son 2 weeks after mc. I was not told to wait but miscarried early and naturally so maybe that made a difference.
We also only tried once straight after before changing our mind to focus on our wedding. Obviously it only takes one time sometimes

foreverMorgan · December 2014

I think it's ok to ask your doctor why he/she asked you to wait for that amount of time. They may give you a very valid reason or it may be a generic answer they give with no science to back it up.

With my first loss, I had a D&C mid-January. My doctor said we didn't have to wait. I got a BFP 30 days later.

With my most recent loss, I had a D&C in August. My new doctor asked me to wait 1 cycle. I got a BFP in October.

tiamiaxx · December 2014

Oh yes also a few midwives told me sometimes they tell you to wait so you have a proper LMP date, but that's just what they said, I am no expert and have no idea how accurate that is

thiscoffeechick · December 2014

Also to add, I was somewhat active on TTCAL and they do not take kindly to women not following their doctors' advice about waiting. Just a heads up.

dancingbelle · December 2014

I did not read through all the responses, but first let me say I am very sorry for your loss.

I have a friend who was due in June that recently miscarried. Her doctor told her to wait two cycles. Keep in mind that every woman is different, and we trust our doctors for a reason

Best wishes for the future!

bumpuser8571475 · December 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss. I had a miscarriage previously and before I even got my period again, I was pregnant with my DD. I had a very healthy and successful pregnancy. It's possible to get pregnant right away but it's also very normal for it to take some time. I wish you the best of luck.

lilly1096 · December 2014

I was not told to wait. We were given the "go ahead" to try again immediately since I miscarried naturally. Had I opted for another option such as a D&C or pills to induce the miscarriage I would have had to wait 3 months post MC to try again. I got pregnant with this one on the second cycle post MC.

With all that said, listen to your doctor, they know what they're talking about!

KlaireandJosh · December 2014

I'm sorry for your loss. We had a miscarriage in June at 10 weeks and were told to wait until my HCG reached zero and I had at least one normal period. We're now 13 weeks pregnant, I think every woman is different and every doctor is different in how long they prefer that you wait. Best of luck to you.

forevergraceful · December 2014

I am very sorry for your loss. I agree that you need to follow your doctor's advice. Every woman is different and some may be told it is ok to try earlier than others. Best of luck.

Jennym2b · December 2014

Vegasbb said:
I had a natural m/c at 7 weeks. We tried to get pregnant right away, but it took one cycle (I had 1 AF after my loss, then pg). I'm now pg with my twins.

That is pretty much what I tried to say. I had mine natural and my Dr said because it was my first, my age, and I did it natural, they said I could try right away. Still took one regular cycle. That being said if I was told to wait, I would have. I would have found on the reasons, but listen, the doctors know what they are doing. Get a second opinion, but when you do provide the new Dr all info, not just info you may think will he you the answer you want (not that you would but I know people who have) and be kind to yourself.

jessijean · December 2014

It took me about a year and a half following my mc. Although I was pretty regular, I could tell I was having some sort of hormone imbalance until about a year after.

sassygirl51486 · December 2014

I miscarried at 9 weeks on Jul 27th, was told to wait for a period before we tried for another which came exactly 5 weeks later, and ended up pregnant again that next cycle after trying

Julz81 · December 2014

Im so sorry for your loss. I had a m/c on 5/2, we waited a couple month then started trying and got my bfp on Sept 30!

CouEddy · December 2014

Sorry for your loss. I had a missed miscarriage at 8 weeks and then a D&C at the end of September. My doctor told me I could start trying whenever we were ready. We didn't really try because I didn't know when I was ovulating but here I am 12 weeks. I didn't even have a period in between. Good luck and sending prayers your way.

JustaMemory · December 2014

I had a miscarriage at the beginning of December 2007 and had my 1st cycle beginning January 2008. I got pregnant with my 6yr old that cycle.

TeamHendricks · December 2014

I am sorry about your loss. I had a miscarriage during Labor Day weekend 2014 with my first pregnancy. I was at 10 weeks gestation, but was actually measuring 6 weeks while in my 8th week. My doctor wanted me to get a D&C because they wanted to do pathology since the pregnancy events were "strange" from the beginning. However, I passed everything the day before the surgery (which I was actually low-key praying for).

Long story short, my hubby and I decided to once again place the desire for children in the Lord's hands and we conceived 2 cycles after the miscarriage (which was my doctors suggestion to begin trying). Totally unexpected... I wasn't tracking ovulation and had no idea that I was ovulating during the time. I am 10 weeks and my Edd is July 26th. I bless the Lord for this and I pray that you find comfort, strength, and peace during this season and for all.

tigerlynx31413 · December 2014

I am sorry for your loss. My dr did not give me any instructions after my first loss as dh and I were not planning on trying until several months later anyway. After our second miscarriage this year we were advised to wait 3 cycles post mc. We listened and got pregnant as soon as we were given the go ahead. So I am very pro listen to your doctor.
As for the ttcal board, I am very fond of those women and a question such as this would send them in a very pained frenzy. As many of them are child free not by choice or have no living children they all have it in comment that none of them are currently pregnant. If you choose to ask this question to another board I would try PgAL board as they are the "success" stories of ttcal.

valigrl21 · December 2014

I am sorry for your loss. You should listen to your doctor, you can ask why he/she recommends waiting but they are trained and usually have reasoning behind the recommendations they make.

I am sure you will hear stories of people that got pregnant right after a miscarriage but your doctor has told you to wait. So wait.

Again sorry for your loss and I do know it sucks to wait.

smccall3838 · December 2014

after my mc in August doc gave us the green light to try right away. Got a BFP in November, and now 11w and 5d pregnant. I agree with @thiscoffeechick, your body needs time to repair itself. We tried right away and were devastated with each BFN...which was only twice.

I must add we didn't wait a full cycle after getting the mirena removed before TTC and I think that was a major factor in our mc.

Best of luck to you, hun.

MisSmartyPants · December 2014

For me I had to wait basically 10 months, with fertility treatment. They did not let me try for another one until my hcg levels were down enough, which if I recall correctly took me over two months. Yours might not be as high, since your loss was relatively early into the pregnancy. Good luck, and don't give up. Also, don't try too much, as the stress of trying can contribute negatively.

MusicTeacher82 · December 2014

I got pregnant again 2 weeks after my mc/ d&c. We were even using birth control. Im definitely not recommending that, as it was a big surprise for us! I'm currently 14 weeks 6 days with a healthy LO!

sjsmcs · December 2014

Very sorry about your loss. I would see what your doctor recommends first .. I miscarried and had a D&C this past July and got pregnant in November but my doctor told me wait about 2-3 months

picklesandwich · December 2014

I had an early miscarriage in September and I ovulated and conceived a week or two after the bleeding stopped. I was never told to wait so I am thankful for that. I hope you can concieve again. Best
Of luck to you!!

BlackbirdScraps · December 2014

I'm sorry for your loss. I lost a baby and had a D & C in 2012. I concieved about 2 weeks later, had a healthy pregnancy and that baby is now 17 months old. I wish you the best!

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