For many Kenyan mums that have gone through a miscarriage, the thought of trying for another baby is scary for the most part. There are many emotions involved and there is fear that they may have another miscarriage and go through the trauma of pregnancy loss all over again. However, many medical experts encourage women to not give up but try to get pregnant again as soon as they get a go-ahead from their doctor.
The journey towards getting pregnant again is often emotionally and physically draining for many women, which makes it important to go in prepared. Some of the things to keep in mind when trying for a baby after a miscarriage include:
– You may not conceive right away
Most mums that are trying to get pregnant after loss often feel desperate to conceive immediately. However, it is important to understand that it may take some time to get pregnant again and you need to relax and take things a day at a time.
– You will be afraid of losing the baby
Some mums are not excited when they find out they are pregnant again partly because they are afraid to get their hopes up. However, this is normal and you will slowly accept reality when you see the baby bump growing and hear the heartbeat of your unborn baby during ultrasound scans.
– You will need regular checkups
Due to the earlier miscarriage, most gynaecologists schedule more checkups with pregnant mothers to monitor their progress. You will be required to report any abnormal symptoms in the body and get treated for infections or illness as soon as possible.
Overall, fear is a major part of carrying a baby post-miscarriage but maintaining a positive mindset and hoping for the best has seen many Kenyan mums make it to nine months and deliver safely.
