Had a Stillbirth 5 Weeks ago-Could I Be Pregnant Again?

Updated on April 28, 2011
J.M. asks from Los Angeles, CA
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I was 30 weeks pregnant and had a stillbirth 5 weeks ago. My boyfriend and I are completely broken from this. I have been going through hell.....my boyfriend and I started having sex maybe a week after I had him (I know you are suppose to wait but I we needed to find comfort and love within eachothers closeness)......

I know that getting your period after having a baby can vary and sometimes not come for months.......I also know that your are extreamly fertile after having a baby. I dont know when to expect my period - My question is could I be pregnant??

Has anyone found out they were pregnant 5 weeks after having a baby??? Or a stillborn?? Any answers would be very helpful

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K.B.

answers from Cincinnati on

When I was still working, I had a customer who got pregnant when her baby was 3 weeks old. She had a c-section and was ready to have sex....so she got pg! I got pregnant when my son was 4 mos. I also have heard (been warned by OB) that you are most fertile after birth and/or miscarriage-so its definitely possible.

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C.M.

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Yes you could certainly be pregant. My question to you is, are you emotionally, mentally and psychially ready for this? I wish you the best of luck if you are pregnant. If your not, I would strongle suggest using precautionary measures, at least until your fully recovered from the still birth.

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T.L.

answers from St. Louis on

I am sorry for your loss. After my m/c I got pregnant 3 weeks later and ended up having a healthy pregnancy.

Yes, you could be pregnant again. I would make a doctor's appointment just to have things checked out. I totally know where you are coming from on needing the sex and closeness. After my loss these were two things that seemed to help me out the most. Just feeling my husband so close to me.

((((hugs))))

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A.C.

answers from Oklahoma City on

I'm so sorry for our loss!
Yes you could be pregnant! My friend had a stillbirth at 42 weeks and got pregnant within 2 weeks. She had a healthy pregnancy and a beautiful little girl!

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B.C.

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I got pregnant 2 weeks after a miscarriage and miscarried again. So yes, it can happen. I am SOOOOOOO so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that you find peace.

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A.H.

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My grandmother got pregnant with my uncle 6 weeks after she had my aunt. I would take a test and call my dr. Best of luck.

I'm so very sorry for your loss.

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R.K.

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I am so sorry for your loss. Yes it's possible, call your doctor.

B.C.

answers from Norfolk on

It's possible.
It's also possible your hormones are still in flux from your miscarriage.
I've never heard about extreme fertility after having a baby, but I imagine it's different for everyone.
Try to take some time to grieve and rest up. It's got to be a strain on your system to go through back to back pregnancies and it will be a strain on your next child, too. See a doctor and get a blood test.

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M.K.

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Yes you could possibly be pregnant. I would call and speak with your doctor. Having a stillborn baby (after 20 weeks) is not the same as having a miscarriage (before 20 weeks) so again I would talk to your doctor about the risks. It could be very hard on your body. Depending on the cause of death, your doctor may want to perform some blood tests that can only be done if you are not pregnant. If you aren't pregnant I would set up a plan with your councilor and your doctor about when it would be best for you to have another baby. Plus you probably need time to mentally recover. I am soo sorry for your loss, my friend lost a baby at 32 weeks gestation about a month ago.

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