Experiencing a miscarriage is deeply personal and often overwhelming—physically, emotionally, and hormonally. While nothing can erase the grief, nourishing your body with the right foods can play a powerful role in recovery. This guide brings together scientific research and holistic nutrition principles to help you understand what your body goes through, how to support it with food, and other ways to care for yourself during this time.

What Happens to Your Body After a Miscarriage

After a miscarriage, your body undergoes a complex healing process. Hormone levels—including progesterone, estrogen, and hCG—drop sharply, which can affect mood, sleep, and energy. Physically, you may experience blood loss, inflammation, and nutrient depletion, particularly in iron, folate, and vitamin B12.
According to research, recovery needs vary depending on gestational age and individual health, but many women benefit from focusing on replenishing nutrients lost through bleeding and supporting tissue repair. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), miscarriage is seen as a disruption of balance, often involving patterns like kidney deficiency, blood stasis, or spleen-kidney yang deficiency. Recognizing these shifts can help guide targeted nutrition.

Nutrition Science to Support Recovery

A nutrient-dense, antioxidant-rich diet is foundational for healing. Systematic reviews show that diets abundant in fresh fruits, nuts, vegetables, seafood, dairy, eggs, and whole grains are associated with improved reproductive health and recovery outcomes.

Key nutrients and where to find them:

• Iron & B12: Grass-fed beef, shellfish, eggs, leafy greens
• Omega-3s: Fatty fish like salmon, chia seeds, walnuts
• Folate: Lentils, asparagus, citrus fruits
• Antioxidants: Berries, colorful vegetables, green tea

From a TCM perspective, incorporating foods that tonify the kidney (black beans, walnuts), invigorate blood (red dates, goji berries), and support spleen function (rice, yams) may help restore balance. 

Chiyo’s nutrition programs are designed based on these principles to support your body’s nutritional needs after hormonal shifts, including those that follow miscarriage. Every meal is crafted to:

• Provide complete protein for tissue repair
• Include iron-rich and antioxidant-packed ingredients to replenish nutrient stores
• Follow gluten-free, anti-inflammatory principles for optimal digestion and balance

Other Ways to Support Yourself

Recovery is more than physical—it’s emotional, mental, and social. Consider:

• Gentle movement like walking or restorative yoga to support circulation.
• Adequate sleep to regulate hormone production.
• Mind-body practices such as meditation or acupuncture to manage stress.
• Professional support from therapists, nutritionists, or TCM practitioners.