First pregnancy ended in miscarriage... anyone able to have a healthy pregnancy after a miscarriage??

Question

Woman only with experience...I miscarried last saturday at 6 weeks...just after hearing a healthy heartbeat on an ultrasound the day before....just had my d &c yesterday and lying in bed doing some research... how many of you have go onto have a successful pregnancy?? I am scared that I will miscarry again... we are in the healing process.... and havent decided when to start trying and to help me, I just want to know how many woman were able to concieve after first miscarriage and have a healthy prregnancy... my mom had a miscarriage in the middle of having children.... I am wondering if I can carry a baby... thank you for sharing your experiences

Answer 1

I miscarried my first pregnancy.
I got pregnant again within 8 months and had a healthy baby. I now have 4 wonderful children.
So, yes you can go on to have a successful pregnancy. It is very common.

Good Luck! Sorry for your loss.

Answer 2

I'm so sorry for your losses my heart goes out to you. Although, I myself, have not experienced what you have, I did watch my older sister go through something similiar. She was 5 1/2 months pregnant when doctors told her that her baby would not survive due to a medical condition. A week later she miscarried. Then about 1 1/2 yrs later she found out she was pregnant again and 8 weeks into that pregnancy she miscarried again. She was devastated and thought that she'd never be able to have children. However after trying to get pregnant for 2 years, she had a perfectly healthy little girl in 2004 and then in 2006 a healthy son. She was a nervous wreck through both pregnancies. She was very paranoid over anything that happened that was different in the pregnancy, she did everything in her power to eat healthy, stay away from certain detergents, smokers, etc. But, who can blame her after what she went through. You hear people say that everything happens for a reason, and even though we don't know the reason why she had two miscarriages, especially with my first nephew, we do know that she was blessed with 2 other children whom we love and cherish everyday. If you are like my sister, you'll have alot of good days and probably more nerve racking days, but try to stay positive and strong, I know it is easier said than done. Just know that you have people praying for you so that you may have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy, happy baby.

Answer 3

"The chance of having a second spontaneous abortion with a history of only one isolated spontaneous abortion is generally considered to remain at 15-20% (for clinically recognized pregnancy). The incidence does not decrease (as if you used up your 1 in 6 and now must have 5 normal pregnancies) or increase significantly."
-- http://www.thenewjerseymiscarriagecenter.com/incidence_rate.php

Given that it was your first pregnancy -- if you're young and healthy, try and think of it as what it very likely was and will be, viz: a one-time problem. What better evidence that people who've miscarried will still go on to have children than your own mother having had done so? The miscarriage rate in the general population is shockingly high. The statistics vary all over the place since so many miscarriages just seem like lousy (or even normal) periods, but -- high. Still a rotten thing to have happen, though; sorry about your loss.

I had one, at around the same stage you did, and am -- fingers crossed -- doing fine this time around. Conception was not a problem at all.

Answer 4

I have been pregnant 7 times and have 3 beautiful girls. My first 2 miscarriages came in between my first 2 girls , the third was after my second daughter ( she was about 2 at the time) and the 4th was just last month , 1 1/2 yrs after my 3rd daughter's birth.
I am sorry for your loss, I know how hard it is to go thru that , especially when you are trying to have a baby.

Answer 5

nearly everyone I know personally had a miscarriage with their first pregnancy. It's a lot more common than you think.

We were told that we'd never have children, and so when we lost our first I was heartbroken, thinking the doctors were right. We got pregnant again a year later, and now have seven children.

You can have a baby, just wait on the will of the Lord, and know that it will happen!

Answer 6

My Grandma's first child was a miscarriage, when she got pregnant again she was having twins, and one didn't make it, but one did. But then after that she had nine more kids, and no more miscarriage. My sister's first first born has a heart problem and she the baby only lived for 10 days, Now she has 2 healthy boys who are eight years old, and nine years old. I think it's all in God's hands, I think he knows whats best. Best of Luck to You God Bless

Answer 7

if you wait to have sex and give your body 3-6 months to heal you will be fine. most likely. dont read stuff on miscarriage it will only make you feel worse. i have had a late in term miscarriage or preterm delivery depending on the doctor. i lost one at 22 weeks. my next pregnancy was my now nearly 4 year old son. 2 miscarriages since then hoping for a smooth pregnancy next year when hubby returns from overseas. lots of people have miscarriages and then have successful pregnancies if you follow doctors orders regarding sex and getting pregnant you will be fine

Answer 8

Honey im 57 years old and have three children. I also had a miscarriage my first pregnancy. I know many women who have had one and gone on to have children with no problems. Just remember that mother nature isnt perfect and sometimes mistakes happen then she must take care of it. Relax, get well and try again- you can do it!!!!.

Answer 9

Yes, with my first pregnancy, I miscarried at 2 months. My husband wanted to try again, but I wasn't ready. I waited two years before trying again, and it was a sucessful pregnancy. I delivered my first child, who is now 12. I know how you're feeling, though, I was scared, too.

Answer 10

I had a miscarriage at 16,
baby at 20
miscarriage at 22
baby at 23

it is possible
good luck