Is it necessary to wait for months to conceive after miscarriage? – Dr. Shailaja N

Earlier WHO, that is World Health Organization recommended this, that is delaying pregnancy following miscarriages .But recent evidence says that there is no need for such delays. Once the couples are physically and mentally fit and they resume their normal menstrual cycle, they can try for the conception. It has been proved beyond doubt that the women who conceive within 6 months of miscarriage do better compared to those who delay the pregnancy beyond 6 months. So only in those subgroups of women where there are infections or where there are vigorous curettage of the womb lining, we can advise to delay the pregnancy for few months. Otherwise in a healthy woman who had uncomplicated miscarriage, no need for any such delays.