The amount of emotional pain you feel is unique to you, and you may find it changes from time to time. Sometimes, you may feel you are doing fine, but a sudden memory could trigger emotions. Feelings such as guilt, shock and anger are common. There is no right or wrong way to feel after a miscarriage.
Talk to your GP if you feel you are not coping. Remember your partner may have different ways of coping with the miscarriage. Coping with difficult situations.
The loss of a pregnancy through miscarriage affects people in different ways. It can be a very distressing and emotional experience. You may need lots of support afterwards from your partner, family or friends.
The Pregnancy and Infant Loss in Ireland website has information and advice for parents. If you can, rest for a few days before returning to work. Discuss this with your doctor in the hospital or with your GP. You can get full maternity leave if you have a stillbirth or miscarriage after week 24 of your pregnancy. You can expect postoperative pain, bleeding, and cramping for several days.
The flow will eventually lighten up, and it will go away completely after one or two weeks. Always use pads—never tampons—to control the bleeding. After a miscarriage, your monthly cycle may look different than usual. For example, you might have heavier bleeding, irregularity, or spotting.
However, your period should return to normal before two months, says Dr. Zev Williams, M. If you had a natural miscarriage, you can have sex after about two weeks, assuming your OB-GYN gave approval at your follow-up appointment, says Angela Chaudhari, M. You may not feel ready to conceive another baby just yet, and that's more than OK. But whether a woman has experienced a spontaneous loss or required surgery, most physicians recommend waiting full menstrual cycles before attempting another pregnancy in order to allow full physical healing and hormonal re-balancing.
That said, according to the ACOG, ovulation can occur as early as two weeks after an early miscarriage. Certain things, like hearing names you were thinking of for your baby or seeing other babies, can be painful reminders of your loss. You may need help learning how to deal with these situations and the feelings they create.
Tell your provider if you need help to deal with your grief. And visit Share Your Story , the March of Dimes online community where you can talk with other parents who have had a miscarriage. We also offer the free booklet From hurt to healing that has information and resources for grieving parents. This is a decision for you to make with your partner and your provider. You may not be emotionally ready to try again so soon. Miscarriage can be hard to handle, and you may need time to grieve.
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In This Topic. What is miscarriage? What are repeat miscarriages? What causes miscarriage and repeat miscarriages? But some miscarriages and repeat miscarriages can be caused by: Problems with chromosomes About half of all miscarriages are caused when an embryo fertilized egg gets the wrong number of chromosomes.
Examples of chromosome problems that can cause miscarriage include: Blighted ovum. If you have a blighted ovum, you may have dark-brown bleeding from the vagina early in pregnancy. Intrauterine fetal demise. This is when an embryo stops developing and dies. Molar pregnancy. This is when tissue in the uterus forms into a tumor at the beginning of pregnancy.
This is when part of a chromosome moves to another chromosome. Translocation causes a small number of repeat miscarriages. Problems with the uterus and cervix that can cause miscarriage include: Septate uterus.
However, it is wise to ask your doctor for more specific instructions regarding any vigorous or strenuous exercise after a miscarriage. After a Miscarriage. What can I expect physically after a miscarriage?
Some women experience the following physical effects: Vaginal bleeding, similar to a menstrual period , may last up to a week after a miscarriage. Light bleeding, or spotting. Depending on your menstrual cycle, normal periods should resume in weeks. Lower abdominal pain similar to menstrual cramps may last up to 2 days after the miscarriage. Breast discomfort, engorgement or leaking milk; ice packs and a supportive bra may relieve discomfort.
This discomfort usually stops within a week. Some pregnancy hormones remain in the blood for one to two months after a miscarriage.
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