New Study On Pregnancy And Miscarriage

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By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The early months of pregnancy are very important because it is a time to eat properly, get prenatal care and avoid alcohol and cigarettes. But in some cases, even when a couple takes all of the necessary precautions a miscarriage can occur.

For these couples the question that is commonly asked is when is the right time to try and become pregnant again. For many years the thought was to wait several months but according to a new study couples who conceived again after an early miscarriage had a higher likelihood of pregnancies and live births than couples who waited to conceive.

According to the scientists doing the study over half of couples who became pregnant in the first three months after an early pregnancy loss were more likely to become pregnant again.  The World Health Organization recommends waiting six months before attempting to conceive. Clearly the study brings up an important conversation for you and your physician.