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mc hospital or not?

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bellaangel3 · 13/09/2010 14:43

hey ive just become pg for third time, im 6 weeks and have cramping (not so bad) and bleeding the bleeding is stopping and starting mainly red now but had some clots past 2 days, i dont know whether to go to the hospital or not last mc they sent me away 3 times before i finally went back and had mc at home because they hadnt listened to me. my first mc was at 12+2days and i completly miscarried at home passing the baby in the bathroom quite traumatically. everytime i go to the hospital they think im just overracting as its happened before, i know my body and know when something isnt right if that makes sense? the bleeding has gotten worse its been 2/3 days now and im sure clotting is the worst sign there is?

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slimyak · 13/09/2010 15:18

Can you go to your GP or do you have a community midwife drop in? You need someone to support you in a plan of action to clear up what is happening and how you manage it if need be.

I've been where you are and I really feel for you. I had my last of 3 MCs at 12 weeks in hospital and I have to say it was much more traumatic than either of the others at 9 and 7 weeks, purely due to the level of development.

At 6 weeks I think they will expect you to manage at home but they will need to check levels and you do need to know what is or isn't happening. I always went to hospital on GP referal so maybe they will take you seriously if you are refered.

I hope all goes well and don't worry about over reacting - you're not and with your history and current symptoms you have every right to be concerned.

Thinking of you.

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bellaangel3 · 13/09/2010 15:21

i could go to my gp tommorow am going to ring my nhs direct line and see what they suggest thank you for your help :) im trying to be positive.

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mrsflux · 13/09/2010 15:22

talk to your gp! they can get you an appointment/ referral at the early pregnancy unit. by 6 weeks they should be able to scan to see what's going on and let you know either way.
sounds like you've had some rough 'care' in the past!

hugs!

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slimyak · 13/09/2010 15:29

From my experience, NHS direct will cover their back and suggest you go to A&E. If you can get an emergency appointment today with your doctor - explaining the situation as calmly as you can to the Dr's receptionist - you may get a referal and I think you may get a better approach to your care. The Dr may even sort you out a referal over the phone.

It's worth a try as the front line staff at the hospital don't sound too supportive where you are.

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bellaangel3 · 17/09/2010 11:11

well ive now been signed off work for a few weeks im still pg for now but the doctors think i am 5 weeks therefore scan didnt show enough to see if baby had heartbeat now waiting a further 3 weeks for scan :(