Suffering a miscarriage is one of the most devastating things that can happen to a woman – and to her partner.
Not only have you and your partner suffered a loss but you will obviously be worried about why it happened. You may be concerned that it was somehow your fault or feel that the doctors have made light of a very personal and traumatic event. Above all, you will want to know how you can prevent a miscarriage happening again.
The reason why the medical profession often seems lacking in sympathy is that miscarriages are actually very common. In many cases a woman does not realize that she has had one because it happened before she knew she was pregnant and she might have just thought she had a rather heavy period.
It is estimated that at least a quarter of all pregnancies end in miscarriage, usually before the twelfth week of pregnancy, and often (unknown to the woman) much earlier. Scientists believe that in many cases these early miscarriages are nature’s way of dealing with an abnormal foetus that could not succeed in becoming a healthy baby.
That does not make it any easier to get over a miscarriage. But it does mean that you must not automatically assume that there is something wrong with you or your capacity to sustain a pregnancy. This kind of anxiety causes the kind of stress that can upset your system so much it stops you conceiving again.
What you must do is be positive. Look at all aspects of your health and lifestyle and follow the Four-Month Preconception Plan to give you and your partner the best chance of a successful pregnancy. If you have suffered a miscarriage the doctor will have given you advice on how long you should wait before you try to conceive again.
Use that time to get yourself and your partner really healthy in the way I have outlined. If you do this you will dramatically improve your chances of avoiding another miscarriage when you conceive.
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