How To Plan Your New Pregnancy After An Abortion

When we speak of abortion, we refer to the gestational loss that occurs before the 20th week. Its incidence is greater than we imagine, and it increases with age.

Approximately 15% of all known spontaneous pregnancies end in miscarriage. And this figure increases if we also add those that occur when gestation is still unknown before implantation occurs, not even causing menstrual delay on many occasions.

Questions and answers to prepare for your new pregnancy

1. In what week of the pregnancy did the abortion occur?

A first-trimester abortion and a second-trimester abortion have nothing to do with it. They are different in terms of the cause that causes them and the maternal affectation that they produce, both physical and psychological.

First trimester abortions are much more frequent (85%), their cause is usually an embryo problem and maternal involvement is usually less.

A second-trimester abortion (that is, one that takes place between the 12th and 20th week, also called a late abortion), should be studied in detail since an underlying maternal pathology is more common here.

2. How long to wait before a new pregnancy?

As a general rule, the most advisable thing is to wait a reasonable time, at least 2 or 3 months, to ensure a complete physical and psychological recovery, although it is somewhat indicative, since each couple, as we have seen, needs their own time.

It is appropriate to go to a gynecological consultation after the abortion in which to raise all the doubts that may have arisen and to be able to assess whether it is advisable to complete any additional study or test before a new pregnancy, start taking preconception folic acid and maintain healthy lifestyle habits.

3. What is your medical history? Health matters

Your doctor should make a general assessment of your state of health before planning a new pregnancy, especially if you suffer from a chronic disease, such as diabetes, hypertension, rheumatological, neurological diseases…

It is important especially if you require special treatments. Adequate control of the disease and an adequate adjustment of the necessary medication before a new pregnancy are key.

4. Do you have any of these special circumstances?

In some cases, the doctor will give you special follow-up guidelines and will mark the waiting times necessary to try a new pregnancy.

This is because it may be necessary to use special medication, certain interventions, or a special “post-abortion” follow-up, such as when it occurs during an assisted reproduction process if an ectopic pregnancy has been suffered, or after a molar gestation, among other situations.

Make an appointment with your gynecologist to prepare for your new pregnancy: they may have to do tests or studies.

Once you conceive successfully, make sure to take Aylesbury Baby Scan Packages to ensure the smooth development of your new pregnancy.

Author Bio – Hey there! I’m Juhi Coxhill currently living in the UK and a proud mumma of two precious little girls!! Expecting another one now. 🙂 I enjoy writing useful blogs on pregnancy because this is the time that needs to be cherished and celebrated. If you’re a would-be momma like me, hit the subscribe option to never miss any interesting blog on pregnancy!