How Soon Can You Get Pregnant Again?
When you've suffered a loss or a condition that may make it hard to pregnant, you may be anxious to try again as soon as possible. However, with certain conditions it is best to wait for your body to be fully recovered before you attempt to get pregnant again.
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After Miscarriage
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A miscarriage can be devastating to a couple who tried to get pregnant, and you are probably anxious to try again. Speak to your obstetrician first about why you miscarried and if it could possibly happen again with another baby. Some women may not be healthy enough to carry a child and will need to rectify that before trying again. If you are completely healthy, you should wait until ovulation begins again, as referenced by a period. According to MayoClinic.com, after your first period, under your doctor's supervision, you can try to get pregnant again.
After Abortion
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If you've had an abortion, especially if it was for medical reasons, you may want to try again to have a baby. If you had an abortion because you didn't want a child, then you should be aware of when you can become pregnant after, so that you can find a suitable method of birth control. According to abortion resource, AfterAbortion.com, your menstrual cycle will restart about two to six four after having the abortion. This means you can either start trying to have another baby at this time, or start birth control pills or another form of birth control.
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After Another Baby
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If you've just had a baby and loved the experience so much that you're ready to try again almost immediately, you should still allow your body to recover completely after the stress and trauma it endured through pregnancy and childbirth. Most health care professionals and AmazingPregnancy.com recommend you abstain from sexual activity for six weeks after the baby is born, after which he'll examine you and let you know if you can start sexual activity again, which is technically when most women can get pregnant again. However, some women, especially if they are nursing, notice it takes longer for their period to start again. You must be ovulating and menstruating in order to get pregnant after another baby.
After a Loss
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If you've lost a baby or given birth to a stillborn, then the guidelines are the same as if you'd had a live birth, unless the stillbirth was because of a health condition such as chromosomal abnormalities, hypertension, placental issues or congenital problems as researched by the Stillbirth Collaborative Research Network. In the case of a health condition, you should speak to your doctor and work with her to find a solution before attempting to become pregnant again.
Personal Choice
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Only you, your partner and your health care provider can decide when you should get pregnant again after otherwise being pregnant. Once you are healthy enough and your body has recovered from its last pregnancy, you are usually okay to go ahead and try again.
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