Hi there - I'm also 15 weeks and have a subchorionic haematoma.
I've seen 2 consultants about this and as you may know, we're in a rare group as most people with subchorionic haematomas have them before 12 weeks.
If it makes you feel any better - I've been hospitalised 3 times with severe blood loss (haemorrhage lasting c.5 hrs and then residual bleeding of 5+ days) and the diagnosis is a subchorionic haematoma and my baby is still OK.
Each time I've been certain that I have miscarried as have passed clots the size of my hand. But the baby is still OK - unbelievable!
In terms of the blurb above, here's my understanding of it all:
BPD is the circumference of the head. 3 cms is normal for your dates. I know this because I am 5 days behind you and my BPD is 2.83 - and this is about 20% on the chart which indicates normal growth patterns.
Femur is the thigh bone - used as an indicator of growth. They didn't do this measurement on me but as long as they say it's normal then no worries. The notes also indicate that your baby is alive and moving on its own (good stuff), that your placenta is at the back of your uterus (all good) and that the fluid around the baby is the right amount (also good).
The blood (ie the haematoma) is anterior which means to the front of your uterus and is an asmall - average size. I hope that is helpful.
Other questions you might like to ask: How has the placenta been affected by this? Should I expect more bleeding from the haematoma? Can you see where the bleed is originating from?
Hope this is helpful - but it sounds like you and your baby are doing just fine K.x
Iliketosleep, I too had terrible bleeds with dd2. They started from about 16wks right through until I had her. It was really scary as there was so much blood (tmi)
They never did find the reason (but it seemed to happen more after sex, so that was a no no for a while)
DD2 is 17 now, so no long term damage! I hope it all goes well for he rest of your pg. I'm glad the last scan was a positive one.
Hope you are doing ok and tryin to relax n take it easy.
I also had scary bleeds early on at about 15 weeks then again at 24 ish weeks which was awful since every textbook I read said you should defo not be bleeding at that stage. I am now 37+5 so hoping your LO will be totally unaffected by all of this and just happily growing away no probs.
They thought I had an "ectropian" at first so the bleeding was just coming from cells that were meant to be inside the uterus growing outside and getting ruptured for some reason.
It turned out that the edge of the placenta near the cervix had started coming away causing the bleeding but then the placenta had just moved up slightly and was ok again. They did say it meant every time my uterus took a big stretch there may be a bleed in which case they would monitor the situation but ever since the 2nd sonographer (who was really, really kind and great at her job!!!) noted what happened and the consultant checked me over again a few weeks later, I've been ok as far as I know.
Totally thinking of you - it is terrifying but just try your very best not to worry and it is better that they actually have "diagnosed" something rather than "some women have bleeds and we never know why"... Not very reassuring coming from a medical professional even though it must be true...
Fingers crossed for you that this worrying time will be soon over and your baby continues to grow and thrive just as it has been doing. . Good luck with the next scan. Best Wishes ,G (March 08 board)
Hi, can't add much but your original report mentioned the bleed being by the os-that's the inside bit of your cervix so you are quite likely to have the blood passing through your cervix so you know about it. Noone has a definate answer as to why some ladies bleed and some don't. Some ladies have bleeding and a cause can't be seen on the scan- with you knowing where it is- i.e. right by the exit- that does make it more likely for you to keep having bleeding, whether its bright fresh blood or older blood. If you're lucky it might settle down over a few days or weeks, but (sorry,bit depressing this bit) some ladies have bleeding (and the worry) ALL through their pregnancies. Bleeding does not neccesarily = miscarriage/stillbirth. Bleeding does = anxiety, worry, panic! Your next scan may show the area of bleeding has got bigger. Again, that doesn't mean you will miscarry, it can just take a while for it all to settle down. Getting to 15 weeks without bleeding is good, your baby is growing normally which is great (they may not re-measure your little one unless there has been 2 weeks between scans). Its extremely unlikely anything you do will make much difference, but the only advice anyone can/will give you is to rest up and try to relax ( yeah, right!) Take care, mumofk
they told me to go back in 5weeks for my 20 week scan but i phoned today to try and get a better explanation and explained the bad bleed last night and she got me the scan for tomrrow as said bleeding sounds quite bad. Im scared to move although ive only had bleeding while lying in bed
ILTS - I had some big bleeds between 8 and 14 weeks and they were the result of a retroplacental haematoma and I was told to expect bleeding to continue throughout. I had spotting until about 20 weeks and am now 38+2 and all is fine. How big is the fluid/blood?
My obs consultant told me to expect to bleed until the haematoma came out so try not to worry too much. Is it above the baby or below?
Bipariental diameter 30.0 mm - head measurement femur length 17.0 mm - leg measurement (both are used for dating)
heart action present - good amniotic fluid normal - fluid levels are normal, you haven't lost fluid with the bleed placenta posterior - placenta has formed at the back of the uterus
fetal movement seen - baby is moving around good
an area of bleed and fluid seen adjacent to the os and within the subchronic space, anterior aspect of the uterus, measuring approx = 65x30x80mms - this is the bleed, the subchorionic space is along the edge of the placenta, the bleed is near to the cervix (the os) and the mm measurements are the size of the area of bleeding.
This type of bleed is sometimes called a subchorionic haematoma, I've had them in two of my pregnancies. Most go on to resolve with absolutely no problems at all, you may have a bit more bleeding (probably old brown blood) or the bleed may be absorbed meaning that there won't be more bleeding.
The advice I've been given (from the FMC in London), is to take things easy until there's absolutely no bleeding or spotting, stay well hydrated because the blood can irritate the uterus, and if you get another red bleed to go back to be rescanned.
i know the 'lifting' thing is a bit of an old wives tail, but my mw said it to me, and if ou think about it, there is some truth in it, especially i tihnk in a bleed.
all the news sounds good to me, im not a mw, im a doula, but did have bleeds and extra scans.
if there is something particular you are worried about in relation to what they wrote then call and ask, they are there to help, and happy too.
take it easy - i am sure she told you this, no lifting blah blah! but please take care, rest and stay at home if you can, its great the bleed has stopped and looks to be clotting. just take extra care of yourself
they have said just to look out for any more bleeding and go back in 5 weeks for my 20 week scan. I would have liked more check ups for piece of mind to be honest but ho hum
she showed me but i dont really know what i was looking for, it was sort of the length of the sac in a sort of half moon type shape i think but it wasnt there at my 9 week or 11 week scan, strange i think xx
she showed me but i dont really know what i was looking for, it was sort of the length of the sac in a sort of half moon type shape i think but it wasnt there at my 9 week or 11 week scan, strange i think xx
How far gone are you? All I can translate is femur length which is either a bone in the arm, or leg (I always forget which), heart action present kinda self explan, but def a good sign and the appearance of intrauterine pregnancy means it's 'in the right place' - not ectopic/in your tubes etc. I don't know anything about that type of bleed (or any really) but didn't want your post to pass by {{huugs}} x
ILTS, I'm so sorry you are having this worry(sad). I can't really help except to say that BPD is the width of the babies head and the femure length is the length of one of the leg bones. How many week are you now?
On sunday evening i had a very bad bleed which lasted around 40 seconds, it started by coughing.
had scan today and was told that although baby is absolutly fine there is an area of bleed and fluid between either the baby and womb or sac and womb im unsure which.
I asked if this is dangerous and she went quiet which worried me.
The other nurse stepped in and said that it can cause m/c but its not necissarely the case.
The scanner woman said that it seems to be clotting which is a good thing and baby was very active and growing exactly to dates.
Im not sure what to think now
I will write down what my notes say and see if anyone would be able to translate them for me.
Bipariental diameter 30.0 mm femur length 17.0 mm
(dont have a clue what these are)
heart action present amniotic fluid normal placenta posterior
fetal movement seen
an area of bleed and fluid seen adjacent to the os and within the subchronic space, anterior aspect of the uterus, measuring approx = 65x30x80mms
Apperances of an intrauterine pregnancy and coexisting area of bleed at os
I dont know what any of this means
sorry for my spelling im not thinking straight and any advice will be very gratefully recieved xxxxxxx
