How to Try to Get Pregnant Again After a Stillborn

Giving birth to a stillborn baby can be one of the most heartbreaking, difficult things you can go through as a woman and a mother. Some women try to get pregnant again right away and some wait for an extended period before considering it. There are pros and cons to each method, but once you decide to get pregnant again, there are a few key steps to going about it.

Instructions

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      Spend some time mourning your loss. Only you can know how much time you need, but most people say that when the desire to have another baby is greater than the fear of losing another baby, you are ready. You may want to speak with a family therapist for guidance.

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      Speak with your partner. Even though you will be the carrying the baby, the two of you should be on the same page when it comes to having another one. If you are not of the same mind, it can cause trouble in your relationship, and stress can make conceiving another baby even harder.

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      Get a medical workup from your ob/gyn. He will be able to tell you if there are any medical risks to getting pregnant again. He will also be able to discuss what happened in your last pregnancy and be able to advise you on how to prevent it from happening again.

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      Start lovemaking regularly to facilitate the conception. Although you can only get pregnant while you are ovulating, it is recommended that you get into a routine of having sex every one to two days. This also prevents lovemaking from becoming a chore.

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      Be patient. You may want to get pregnant again very quickly and be disappointed if it does not happen right away. Just remember that conception runs on its own time. If you are still not pregnant after a year, you may want to talk to a fertility specialist for further testing.

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