Ladies.....Miscarriage help??

Your doctor would be able to answer this best as they would know your history, condition and bloodwork. I really would skip the forum advice on this one and head to the educated answer.

I had a misscarriage/ last year and the doctor told me 4-6 weeks. i was 18 weeks along

It depends on how far you were along. Please ask your doctor before you start anything strenuous.

Hi, I am sorry to hear your sad news.
What has your doctor recommended? The need to wallow in your grief is as important as keeping your fitness levels up. When I had an early miscarriage it was such a shock and I felt so ill with it that I didn't want to exercise at all, but as soon as I was physically well enough I went back to it all with a vengeance.
I don't think it did me any harm and it gave me a focus that was not baby orientated. Just remember that there are people close to you that will be worrying about you and caring for you. Maybe one of them would go with you until you get your confidence back.

I was only 5 weeks so it was kind of a shock but sitting around is making me go nuts

This is a sensitive question, and i'm sorry to ask it, but: was it kind of like a regular/sort of heavy period? If so, you may be able to get back to working out sooner than if you had been further along...i'm terribly sorry for your loss. I lost one at around that time and even though it was more like a late cycle than a later term miscarriage it was still hard emotionally. I also lost twins ad 12 and a half weeks along and that one was much harder to get back on track after, physically.

How long ago did you miscarry? I would start out light and work up gradually over the course of a few weeks...

When the bleeding stops and you start feeling strong enough. If you've lost a lot of blood give it a few weeks.

I am sorry for your loss.

I had a miscarriage at 6 weeks naturally, so it was basically just a period since the baby was the size of an Appleseed at that point. no D&C and went straight back to my normal routine. If you've had a D&C then recovery will probably take longer. Definitely ask your doctor... So sorry for your loss.

I'm so sorry for your loss. First off - listen to MD. Then remember your body was pregnant and needs some time to recoup. After a week or two you should be able to walk - gently - increase in response to your body. Yoga also. Slow down for pain. Probably 4-6 weeks before heavy duty exercise (jumping, lifting, etc.). But time and gentle exercise should help your body and mind heal.

Im sorry for your loss I know the feeling. I just had a miscarriage December 26th the worst thing I did was sit around I put on a lot of weight because of what i did wait to hear from your doctor when you can start but there is no reason you cant go out and walk for a while just to clear your head and you can just blank out while walking. it helped me to just not think about it for a while.

so sorry for your loss; i've had 3 and it's horrible! i'm so very sorry! :flowerforyou:

ask your dr, but in the meantime, getting outside and walking would be great for your blues. don't sit around - as easy as that might be. after your physical exam, your dr will give you advice on how quickly you can get back to your old routine.

again, i'm so sorry and i hope you have a healthy baby in your arms soon.

I agree, some gentle walking should be just fine for now, as long as you aren't having really heavy bleeding or hemorrhaging. I know it is really, really hard, but if you can, just get out into the sunshine a bit and try to take a gentle walk each day...it might really help your mood.

I'd hate to see you make the mistake I did. I had my last miscarriage over two years ago...12 and a half weeks with twins. I gained over 20 pounds AFTER the miscarriage, just from being in a funk, and I am still working to get it off. Taking care of your body will really help the emotions.

I recently miscarried at 5weeks 2days. The only thing that made me feel better was working out. So I did and I did it alot and hard. My doctor didnt say anything was wrong with that. My doctor also said that as long as I "passed" everything I should be fine to continue with my normal activities but she did recommend I get more rest. All I wanted to do was run. After I was done running I rested. I am now two weeks past my miscarrage and I feel completely normal physically and I believe I am in a better state mentally as well. I feel the time I spent running helped me clear my thoughts and feelings. Alot of my workouts were filled with tears but it helped so muhc.

I am sorry for your loss. I have continued to work out the rest of this month and I can try again next month according to my doctor. Best of luck to you and I hope your heart heals soon.