A miscarriage can have a profound emotional impact, not only on the woman herself, but also on her partner, friends and family. It's usually possible to arrange a memorial and burial service if you want one. In some hospitals or clinics, it may be possible to arrange a burial within the grounds. You can also arrange to have a burial at home, although you may need to consult your local authority before doing so.
Cremation is an alternative to burial and can be performed at either the hospital or a local crematorium. However, not all crematoriums provide this service and there will not be any ashes for you to scatter afterwards.
You do not need to formally register a miscarriage. However, some hospitals can provide a certificate to mark what has happened if you want one. Sometimes the emotional impact is felt immediately after the miscarriage, whereas in other cases it can take several weeks.
Many people affected by a miscarriage go through a bereavement period. It's common to feel tired, lose your appetite and have difficulty sleeping after a miscarriage. You may also feel a sense of guilt, shock, sadness and anger — sometimes at a partner, or at friends or family members who have had successful pregnancies. Different people grieve in different ways. Some people find it comforting to talk about their feelings, while others find the subject too painful to discuss. Some women come to terms with their grief after a few weeks of having a miscarriage and start planning for their next pregnancy.
For other women, the thought of planning another pregnancy is too traumatic, at least in the short term. Do you have anything to add about your own experience that may help someone else? Tell us in the comments if you feel comfortable. Your email address will not be published. We'll use the information you provide in this form to send you updates by email.
Unsubscribe at any time. Privacy Policy. This might mean that it can take longer than the average weeks to resume. How far along you were in the pregnancy — getting your period back will depend on your HCG levels HCG increases the further into your pregnancy you are up to 12 weeks , so periods after an early miscarriage may return sooner than after a later miscarriage.
What will my first period after a miscarriage be like? Usually, the longer a pregnancy has advanced, the less typical the first period after a miscarriage will be. Most women who have miscarried have a period four to six weeks later. Your period may be heavier or more painful than usual, and you may notice a strong odor. A miscarriage is the most common way to lose a pregnancy.
According to the Mayo Clinic , about 10 to 20 percent of all known pregnancies result in a miscarriage. But there are likely many more women who miscarry before they recognize signs of their pregnancy, such as a missed period. Miscarriages are difficult experiences for expectant parents and the people around them, so many people are uncomfortable talking about the subject.
But if you or someone you know has experienced a miscarriage, it can be helpful to stay informed. Most people understand that a miscarriage can cause psychological trauma for expecting parents.
When you miscarry, your body tries to pass the contents of your uterus through your vagina. Some or all of these symptoms may last as little as a few days or take a few weeks to stop.
HCG, or human chorionic gonadotropin, is a hormone that forms in the body during pregnancy to support fetal growth. But you may notice your first period is different than normal. It may be:. They need time to return to pre-pregnancy levels before your body has another period.
So in the meantime, your periods may seem unusual. The length of your first period after a miscarriage varies depending on how long you carried your pregnancy beforehand. If your periods were irregular before you got pregnant, they often remain irregular after your miscarriage. Your first period after a miscarriage may be more painful than normal. You may also experience tender breasts. There are some things you can do to help deal with the discomfort.
Some treatments include:. But it may take six weeks or more before your body and hormone levels return to normal. Avoid having sex for two weeks following miscarriage to prevent pain and complications.
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