What precautions after miscarriage?

First, and most importantly: a miscarriage is not your fault. Most early losses happen because of chromosomal problems in the pregnancy that no one could have prevented or predicted. On the practical side, it is usually advised to avoid vaginal intercourse and not to use tampons for roughly one to two weeks after the tissue has passed, to reduce infection risk. ACOG notes that this particular advice is based on custom rather than strong evidence, but it remains the usual recommendation. On trying again: you do not need to wait. Older guidance suggested delaying for several months, but ACOG's position is that there is no good evidence that waiting improves your chances or reduces the risk of another loss. Larger studies since have found no increased risk in conceiving soon afterwards. So the timing is genuinely yours to choose — and being emotionally ready matters as much as being physically ready. Some people want to try again straight away; others need considerably longer. Both are reasonable. See a doctor promptly if you develop heavy bleeding (soaking more than two pads an hour for two hours), fever, severe pain, or foul-smelling discharge. If you have had two or more losses, ask about a recurrent pregnancy loss assessment rather than waiting for a third.