One of the most common questions after miscarriage is: When can I try again? For some, the longing to be pregnant returns immediately. For others, the thought feels impossible. Both are normal.

Medical Guidance

• Past guidelines (e.g., WHO) once suggested waiting 6 months.

• Newer research shows it’s safe for many women to try sooner.

• Many doctors recommend waiting until after your first period, mostly to help date a future pregnancy.

Emotional Readiness

Your heart’s timeline may not match your body’s.

• Eager to try again: Some feel pregnancy is the only way forward.

• Fearful: Others dread reliving the pain of another loss.

• Conflicted: Many feel both — desperate and terrified at the same time.

“All I want is to be pregnant again, but I’m terrified it will just end the same way.”

Practical Considerations

• Allow your body time to heal from blood loss or procedures.

• Check with your doctor if you had complications (like infection).

• Don’t pressure yourself — emotional healing can take much longer than physical.

Key Takeaways

• Medically, it’s often safe to try again after your first cycle.

• Emotionally, you may need more time.

• Trust your provider and yourself — both your body and heart deserve to be ready.

Sources:

• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4780347

• https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/repeated-miscarriages

• https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/getting-pregnant/in-depth/pregnancy-after-miscarriage/art-20044134