Finally, the last stage of grieving is acceptance. Each stage takes a little more time to work through than the one before it. The second stage is longer and harder than the first, while the final stage is even more difficult. You might experience setbacks and have to start the process all over. Once you re on your feet emotionally, you ll have to think about your next pregnancy.
Doctors usually recommend waiting three to four cycles before trying again.
Collect as much information as possible about the causes of your miscarriage and find out how they might affect future pregnancies. You re likely to become upset or overreact to each and every little occurrence in your pregnancy. Even carrying your baby to term and delivering successfully might bring back bittersweet memories of your loss. Knowing how miscarriage can affect your feelings, body, future pregnancies, and parenting are all things you can discuss with your doctor. The Knoxville News-Sentinel strictly as a service to the general community.