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How Long Should One Wait To Try Again After A Miscarriage?
Question: Dear Doctor,
My wife had her first miscarriage and we did a D&C on 23rd august 2016. For trying for another baby how many months gap should we give? Some are saying to try after 2 periods some are saying after 3 periods. should we give 2 periods or 3 periods gap?
My wife had her first miscarriage and we did a D&C on 23rd august 2016. For trying for another baby how many months gap should we give? Some are saying to try after 2 periods some are saying after 3 periods. should we give 2 periods or 3 periods gap?
Brief Answer:
At least 6 months gap and preferred one year.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
You should wait for at least 6 months or if possible for one year.
Start taking folic acid once daily.
Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information.
Good luck.
Regards
At least 6 months gap and preferred one year.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
You should wait for at least 6 months or if possible for one year.
Start taking folic acid once daily.
Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information.
Good luck.
Regards
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Dr. Priyanka G Raj
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