Miscarriage Recovery 101

Miscarriage can be really difficult, especially when the pregnancy is something really meaningful to the mother.

Some experience miscarriage in the first few weeks of pregnancy while others experience it much later. Several women also miscarried due to ectopic or molar pregnancy. It can be a shocking first experience - or a recurring ordeal.

In any situation of miscarriage, the overwhelming and draining emotions can distract you from focusing on the right things to do. While it is okay to grieve, the right medical attention is needed to protect your well-being.

What is a Miscarriage?

Some of you may have gone through a miscarriage. A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy during the first 23 weeks.

Symptoms include vaginal bleeding, which may be accompanied by cramping and pain in your lower abdomen. If your pregnancy is at a later stage, you may be referred to a maternity ward. 

Medical Care for Miscarriage

Treatment options for miscarriage cases if pregnancy tissue is detected:

• Expectant management (wait until the tissue passes out of the womb naturally)
• Medical management (take medicines to stimulate the tissue to pass out of the womb)
• Surgical management (remove the tissue surgically)

If there's no pregnancy tissue left in your womb, no treatment is required.

Post-treatment Expectations

Your attending doctor will let you know the activities you can and cannot resume, such as exercise and sex. But generally, most doctors recommend abstaining from sex and tampons usage for 2 weeks to avoid infection.

Coping with Miscarriage - How Do I Approach It?

Your emotions should not be left unchecked. Some may feel that miscarriage is heavier on them than other people who deal with the same circumstance. Know that it’s personal and there is no right or wrong way to grieve.

• Know that you are not alone. Do not feel isolated as miscarriage happens more often than people realize.
• Don’t blame yourself. The majority of miscarriage causes are not anything the mother has done.
• Don’t ever think that you are not normal. So many women experience a miscarriage. At least 10 to 20 percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage.
• Stop listening to negativity or unsolicited advice. You are doing great just as you are and you deserve good support from a positive community.
• Know that it is okay to tend to your emotional needs. Cry once in a while and just give in when it gets heavy.
• Stop worrying about what other people think. Everybody’s journey to pregnancy is unique (and difficult) in their way. Focus on your journey and don’t compare it to other people.
• Get professional help when you feel drained, or if you need any guidance to bounce back. Things will get better when you speak to an expert who understands your condition.

Can I Get Pregnant Again After a Miscarriage?

Pregnancy after miscarriage is possible. Doctors may recommend a few months gap before trying to conceive after miscarriage, or right after one normal menstrual cycle. Do check with your doctor for your specific situation.

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