First miscarriage, what's going to happen?? No idea what to expect. Help please?

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So the HCG levels are dropping (now 1830 from 2180 2 days ago) and the brown spotting is now red and heavier. The EPU advised me that this pregnancy wasn't successful and to go back for rpt bloods on Monday.

I have no idea what to expect. How long will the miscarriage take? Will it be painful? How heavy will the bleed be?

I am 7 weeks pregnant & the pregnancy stopped progressing at 5+1.

I'm devastated and scared of what is to come. If anyone is able to share their experience it might help me understand what to expect. I'm sorry, I know it is a sensitive subject for us all.

Xx

Firstly can I say I am very sorry for you to be in this terrible situation.

You will probably bleed for 2 weeks +. There will be largish lumpy bits in the first few days, then it will deminish. With my 3 MC's I didn't have any pain, but everyone's different.

Take it easy, look after yourself, and stay positive. Most women who have MC's usually go on to have healthy pregnancies.

Thank you smarties. That helps. How will I know that it has all gone? Will the hospital check?

Will I have to wait for a negative preg test? My head is all over the place :(

A pregnancy test will still be positive for up to 6 weeks.

You don't usually get an ultrasound unless there appear to be complications like bad pain, bleeding that doesn't stop, etc. You will just stop bleeding naturally like a period. It will get less and less until it stops. You may occasionally discharge larger bits later on, but this doesn't happen often.

Personally, I would give my body a break of 2 months before trying again, so you can be accurate with dates (assuming you are trying again). It is normal to be extremely upset, especially if it was a planned pregnancy. It does help to talk if you have any friends that would listen.

I know how you feel, and all I can say is that it does get better. The Miscarriage Association are a good place to turn to.