A miscarriage is one of the most difficult struggles a woman can face. After a miscarriage, many women may be nervous about trying to conceive again, and their ability to have a successful pregnancy. But that nervousness may be countered by a deep desire to try again, have a baby and become a mother. Talk to your doctor about your situation and what's safe for you, but conceiving again after a miscarriage and having a healthy pregnancy is certainly possible for many women.
Step 1
Seek some counseling. It's normal to suffer from depression, anxiety and stress following a miscarriage, and emotional health issues may make it difficult to feel excited about another baby. Before you try to conceive again, it's important to deal with your loss and your emotions, so consider counseling or therapy.
Step 2
Talk to your doctor about when it's safe to start trying to conceive again. Your body needs time to recover from the miscarriage. Though there isn't generally a set amount of time, the American Pregnancy Association notes that it's typically safest to wait several months before trying to conceive again---it can improve your chances of having a successful pregnancy. Talk to your doctor about how long you should wait before trying again.
Step 3
Figure out when you're ovulating. Ovulation, or the release of an egg, occurs midway through your menstrual cycle. That means that it typically happens somewhere around 14 days after the first day of your last period, says the Mayo Clinic. Try having intercourse during the days when you should be ovulating for the best chances of getting pregnant.
Step 4
Check your mucus and temperature. To better pinpoint when you're ovulating, you can employ some other methods to make sure that an egg is being released and it's a good time to conceive. Check your underwear for an increase in vaginal discharge---the Mayo Clinic says to look for discharge that is clear in color and slippery in texture as a sign of ovulation. You can also take your basal body temperature each day, and look for a slight increase in temperature to know that you're ovulating.
Step 5
Consider seeing a fertility specialist. If you are unable to conceive or unable to have a successful pregnancy, you may want to see a fertility specialist to help determine the problem and help you get pregnant.
Things You'll Need
- Thermometer
