Best Time To Get Pregnant After Miscarriage, When Is It? Know The Facts

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JAKARTA – After experiencing a miscarriage, a mother needs the right time to plan another pregnancy program. Factors to consider are health, both reproductive, physical, and mental health.

So how long does it take to prepare all three to really be ready?

According to WHO (World Health Organization) reported by Hello Sehat, Monday, August 23, it is recommended that at least 6-18 months after curettage or miscarriage is recommended. Other recommendations are also made in the American Pregnancy Association.

At least, the process of pregnancy after miscarriage waits at least after 2-3 menstrual cycles. The considerations are safety for the reproductive organs and preparation after curettage. Even miscarriages without curettage need to wait and undergo recovery at least 2-3 months.

The body needs to prepare the uterus and re-strengthen the endometrial lining. In essence, every woman has a different condition of the uterus and body. Therefore, the measure is the recovery time of the uterus.

The better the condition of the body and the faster recovery occurs, then you can consult an obstetrician when you want a pregnancy program. Different conditions if undergoing a cesarean procedure. Doctors usually recommend delaying pregnancy until the uterus returns to normal.

Bima Suryantara, Sp.OG (K) from Jogja International Hospital (JIH), reported by Kompas, explained that if it is less than 3 months, it is feared that the healing of the uterus will not be complete.

According to the explanation, pregnant when the uterus is not perfect after a miscarriage, the risk of having another miscarriage can increase.

The mother's mental condition also needs to be considered, Bima said. Don't let the mother experience depression because she is not accompanied by her family.

Bima also explained that under certain conditions, women need to delay pregnancy. Like when you have a history of wine pregnancy. When experiencing it, it is recommended to wait at least a year to get pregnant again after a miscarriage.

Besides consulting a doctor and following the best advice from experts, women after a miscarriage also need to maintain a healthy lifestyle to help speed up recovery.

Such as maintaining a balanced diet, exercising regularly, calculating the fertile cycle, maintaining ideal body weight, and managing stress.