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Emotionally, a miscarriage can be one of the most difficult losses you've ever had to deal with. So you may need to go through a grieving process:

About.com: Coping with Pregnancy Loss - Handling Emotions and Grief

Generally speaking, most miscarriages couldn't have been prevented. But if you're experiencing recurrent pregnancy losses you should talk to your doctor about undergoing testing that may help explain why:

WebMD: Understanding Miscarriage - Prevention

How Can You Thrive After a Miscarriage?

• Learn to deal with the emotions you're feeling - now and later.
• Be a positive role model to other women going through a miscarriage too.
• Keep your lifestyle as healthy and free of toxins as possible.

Finding out that you are infertile (unable to conceive and/or carry a pregnancy) can be emotionally catastrophic to a couple who yearns to start a family. The national infertility organization, RESOLVE, is an excellent source of support and information for couples struggling with fertility issue.

• RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association

Give Back
Now that you are a survivor of miscarriage you have the experience and tools necessary to help other miscarriage survivors who are dealing with the same concerns you've already dealt with. Since you are able to thrive, you might consider ways you can help others do the same. Helping others may also ease the emotional struggles you're still dealing with.
Additional Resources

Dailystrength.org: Miscarriage Support Group

iVillage.com: Miscarriage Support

MDjunction.com: Miscarriage Support Forums

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