6 week post stillbirth

I’m so sorry for your loss OP; I cannot imagine your pain.
If you can bring yourself to go I think a general check up of your whole wellbeing would be good.

@rosepedal I am so very sorry to hear of your loss, I can only imagine how hard it is for you. The 6 week check is normally to ask questions but to check any incisions or stitches are healing properly and no signs of infection. Perhaps ask someone to ring the surgery on your behalf and they may move it to a telephone call in the first instance before arranging a face to face. Would you like to talk about him? We are all ears lovely. Sending big, gentle hugs your way. 🫂

Not a stillbirth but miscarriage. My GP wanted a check up to ensure everything was okay physically as it had been very complicated. He was wonderfully kind and I felt a lot of comfort. Do you know your GP? Is there one you trust you could ask for? I agree it would be good to get yourself checked.

I'm so sorry this happened.

Ask if you can switch to a phone call instead of face to face. I'm sure they'll be understanding of the circumstances. I'm sending you so much love.

Oh OP. I have no decent words… just loving hugs. I have travelled this path. It’s been almost 15 years ago now. I honestly can’t remember if I went to my postnatal check. I’m fairly sure that I did have a check just to make sure there was no risk of infection and the rest. I was in such a fog for quite a while. My memories of the days and months after are hazy. But the feeling is never forgotten. Your love for your baby boy will help you navigate and eventually transcend this grief. 💙 I’m just terribly sorry… words can’t express how sorry I am for you and your family.
Would you like to tell us your son’s name?

Didn’t want to read and run. I am so so sorry for your loss. Sending so much internet love and compassion your way.

I can’t remember how quickly my cycles returned to normal as my stillbirth was a long time ago but may I gently suggest that you still go to your check up. It’s important that you are checked over. I know you may not feel up to it and I’m conscious of saying the wrong thing to you but please go and get checked over . I’m so sorry for your recent loss .

Unless you ask for it there is no physical exam at the 6 week check. It is just a chance to ask about your recovery and get advice on any symptoms. You could ask about your bleeding. If you don’t want it you can cancel it.

I don’t have any advice but I’m so sorry to hear that. Do you want to talk about your baby, what was their name?