How long after a natural miscarriage can one become pregnant?

Written by Liu Wei Jie
Obstetrics
Updated on May 23, 2025
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Miscarriage naturally refers to the process where the embryo is spontaneously lost from the mother's body, this is called a natural miscarriage. After a natural miscarriage, the medical suggestion is to wait for six months before getting pregnant again; however, the current view is that waiting at least three months is also acceptable. In our clinical cases, there are instances where pregnancy occurs one month after a natural miscarriage. If there are no symptoms of physical discomfort after the miscarriage, and the follow-up ultrasound examination is normal, in fact, there is no specific mandated period to wait before becoming pregnant again after a natural miscarriage. Nevertheless, waiting at least three months primarily allows the endometrium sufficient time to fully recover.

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Can you eat oranges after a natural miscarriage?

After a miscarriage, women can eat oranges. After the miscarriage, women's bodies are generally weak and their resistance is lowered. Oranges are rich in Vitamin C, which can enhance women's immunity and resistance, thus promoting physical recovery and preventing infections. Oranges contain a large amount of water and vitamins, and women also need to supplement some nutrients after a miscarriage. However, when eating oranges, choose some at room temperature and avoid cold ones. Additionally, eating more fresh vegetables and fruits can also strengthen the body's resistance and promote recovery.

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Will there be stomach pain during a natural miscarriage?

During a natural miscarriage, abdominal pain occurs due to uterine contractions. This pain is caused by localized ischemia and hypoxia in the uterus and is a common occurrence. During a miscarriage, the uterus needs to continually contract to expel the gestational sac and decidual tissues. However, this pain is generally slightly less severe than the pain experienced during childbirth. After the gestational sac is expelled, the pain usually diminishes. Post-miscarriage, abdominal pain typically persists for two to three days. Once the residual tissues are expelled, the extent of uterine contractions gradually decreases, and the abdominal pain will also ease.

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What to pay attention to during a natural miscarriage?

During the period of miscarriage, it is important to ensure adequate sleep to help the body recover. Additionally, it is crucial to stay warm, avoid cold exposure, and refrain from consuming raw, cold, or spicy foods. Opt for light, easily digestible foods instead, and consider drinking some brown sugar or millet porridge. It is also essential to maintain a good emotional state to facilitate physical recovery. Since women may feel particularly low after a miscarriage, family support and psychological care are important during this time. Moreover, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the genital area is necessary; frequent changing of underwear and sanitary pads is advised. A week after the miscarriage, it is advisable to visit the hospital for a follow-up examination.

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Can a natural miscarriage be completely cleared?

After a natural miscarriage, whether it can be completely cleared varies from individual to individual. Some women may have a complete miscarriage naturally. However, some people may have existing gynecological inflammation or be relatively weak, which can lead to incomplete miscarriage, necessitating further uterine cleaning. After the miscarriage, women should closely monitor their vaginal bleeding and abdominal pain. Normally, after such a miscarriage, abdominal pain should last about two to three days, and vaginal bleeding should clear up within a week. If vaginal bleeding persists for a longer time and abdominal pain occurs, the possibility of residual materials in the uterine cavity should be considered, and it is advised to go to the hospital for further ultrasound examination and subsequent treatment as needed.

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Is it easy to get pregnant after a natural miscarriage?

When a natural miscarriage occurs, it is generally not easy to conceive. There are many reasons for natural miscarriage, one common cause is the insufficiency of corpus luteum function in women, leading to low levels of pregnancy hormones in the body, which can easily result in spontaneous miscarriage. Additionally, whether a woman has some gynecological diseases, such as uterine fibroids, endometritis, endometrial displacement, septate uterus, bicornuate uterus, unicornuate uterus, and other uterine issues, can also affect pregnancy and lead to natural miscarriage. Moreover, if the fertilized egg has chromosomal abnormalities during pregnancy, it can also cause a natural miscarriage. Therefore, when women prepare for the next pregnancy, they need to go to the hospital for relevant examinations. After identifying and actively correcting some factors affecting pregnancy, they can then try to conceive again.