Scared to get pregnant again

[Pokemonlovepower]

After talking to many mum's I know and looking at research. The percentage of women who have a miscarriage the second time they get pregnant is insane.
I want another baby but I'm absolutely terrified of this happening and in turn this is making me terrified about having sex again. Am I being absolutly ridiculous!ly??
Any advice to get past this fear ??? Xxx

I'm no expert but I think you need to have a calm reasoned chat with someone in maternity care.

Perhaps focus on how wonderful it is that you have dc1.
Question whether this is the root of the problem or whether something else is worrying you.
Also, how old is dc1? Maybe you are just rushing yourself. You aren't a baby making machine. I think you should leave it a few years, build up your health and resources. Be a happy family for a while. Stop putting yourself under pressure.

Is it higher with a second pregnancy? I thought the risk was lower once you’d had a live birth.

Anyway, I think it’s important not to rush into things. Enjoy protected sex for now, and seek help for your anxiety in general. Pregnancy is a scary time, but the majority of women have healthy babies at the end of it. There’s nothing in your post to suggest that you have a higher risk of something going wrong. A chat to your GP might be a good start.

😊

Erm can’t you just have safer sex for the time being?

I had a live birth, then two miscarriages at 12 weeks and now currently 26 weeks pregnant. If you're going to MC, you're going to. No amount of fear will prevent it just the same as no amount of precaution will. It's a very low risk, the chances are in your favour and if, god forbid, you do miscarry, you can always try again and try not to lose hope.