What can I do to lower the chance of another miscarriage?

Dr. Kenosha • Board-certified OBGYN Medical Advisor at Natalist

First off, it’s important to know that the most common cause of miscarriage is genetic abnormalities. That means for the majority of miscarriages, there was no diet or lifestyle change that could have changed the outcome. That being said, now is a great time to implement healthy choices to be in your best health for your next pregnancy. I generally recommend my patients:

• Maintain a healthy lifestyle, diet, and BMI

• Take a daily folate supplement in addition to your prenatal regimen

• Quit smoking

• Limit caffeine (read more about caffeine intake during TTC and pregnancy here)

• Consider supplementing with Co-enzyme Q10 and Vitamin D

I also suggest giving yourself space to grieve and recover. Miscarriage is such a difficult and emotional process, so take care of your mental health too.