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Threatened miscarriage at 14.2 weeks.

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SleepyCaz · 09/06/2012 22:59

Have been at EPAU most of today. Had a bleed at about 11am when I went to the toilet. It wasn't bright red, but brown. With no pain.
I was terrified though, as I've had 2 MCs while TTC this baby, and am under consultant for recurrent MC, as have had 4 in total.
EPAU were brilliant. Listened to baby's heartbeat which was strong. Did a speculum exam and a manual vaginal exam. Cervix closed, the doctor said. He classed the bleeding as unexplained, and used the term 'threatened miscarriage'.
Have been told to take it easy at home, but to try and carry on as normal.
Trying to be optimistic, but given my history, am finding it difficult.
I wanted to ask if anyone knew what would happen if I do MC, at 14+ weeks. I feel like I need to be prepared, for DH as well as myself. Thanks so much for reading.

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SleepyCaz · 09/06/2012 23:09

MNHQ - have realised I should have posted this in another section. Am sorry, was insensitive Sad Can I ask for it to be moved? Not thinking straight.

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Optimism · 10/06/2012 00:17

Hi SleepyCaz, so sorry you've been having such a worrying day. I really hope the bleeding has stopped and that you're able to feel a bit more positive. I do hear lots of stories about people who bleed during pregnancy and all continues to be well but I know how scary it is.

I had a miscarriage last summer at 14+5 weeks so unfortunately I have an idea of what one might expect if miscarrying at this stage. Luckily, what happened to me sounds nothing at all like you're experiencing if that helps at all.

I had a bit of bleeding at 7 or 8 weeks, then felt awful for a few more weeks with pains and cramps on and off (was my 1st pregnancy so just assumed that was normal). Then a few days before I miscarried (at about 14+2) I started having quite bad pains and more red bleeding. Gradually the bleeding got heavier and the pains got worse.

I went to hospital on the Saturday morning and they checked me out, couldn't find any obvious problem but offered me a bed to stay in - should have known that wasn't such a good sign! I couldn't face staying in so went home but was back in A&E at 4 the next morning with the most intense pains every 2 minutes. Again, it was my first pregnancy so I was too stupid to realise the pains I was having were contractions. I was admitted and miscarried. Shortly after I was taken to theatre for an ERPC and then they let me out that night. I had lost quite a lot of blood but they let me go without a transfusion because I promised to do nothing for a week and to diligently take my iron tablets.

It was obviously not a pleasant experience but I have to say that the NHS care I received was excellent - everyone was so very kind to us.

Sorry, that's so long but I hope it's a bit reassuring since, as you can see, this really doesn't sound like what you are experiencing at the moment. From what happened to me it seems unlikely that you would be miscarrying without red bleeding and lots of pain!

Fingers firmly crossed that this will sort itself out and that all will be well for you.

Have you been given any advice about your miscarriages? A friend of mine had several miscarriages and after reading lots about it she started taking very low dose aspirin (75mg a day) the next time she got pregnant. She asked her GP about it and he said something about the fact that although he couldn't officially tell her to take it, he wasn't going to suggest she didn't. Her next two pregnancies were successful and she carried to full term. Apparently it helps to prevent blood clotting in the placenta which can be a cause of MC.

My circumstances are different from yours but I am currently pregnant again (18 weeks now and still terrified - this whole pregnancy thing is a crazy roller coaster) but my doctor has put me on aspirin too. Might be worth asking your consultant about it.

randomimposter · 10/06/2012 01:48

sorry to hear you have this worry. I had a threatened mc at 14 weeks with a massive bright red bleed. I didn't think there was any way the pregnancy could continue. He's just woken me up with a bad shark dream, he was 4 last month. I've had 5 mcs since him and am now 23 weeks pregnant so i know how scary it all is. Wish all well for you xx

ThatVikRinA22 · 10/06/2012 01:55

sleepy - if you want the post moved just report your own post and hq will move it.

best of luck, take it easy.

QueenCee · 10/06/2012 09:12

Threatened miscarriage is an awful term and not strictly correct. It's used to describe any type of bleeding.
Ive had a mmc and gone on to have 2 DD's.
With both DD PGs I've bled a lot and found the NHs service and explanations wholly inadequate so paid for a senior consultant and private scans.
I was told this.... If you mc the baby dies and some weeks later your body will begin to expel the baby, hence the bleeding.
Therefore if you bleed and there is a heartbeat, this is NOT a mc and that bleed is not an indication of mc.
Of course, you could, go on to mc, as anyone could, but the bleed you describe is fine and not connected to a mc.
I'm no expert but due to the amount I bled in all my PGs I have sought a lot of private health advice... Plus I have my DD's who are living proof that bleeding, inc clots in my case, can be totally normal.
Please relax... This sounds fine ime.

KatMumsnet · 10/06/2012 10:00

@SleepyCaz

MNHQ - have realised I should have posted this in another section. Am sorry, was insensitive Sad Can I ask for it to be moved? Not thinking straight.

Hi OP, we've moved this into Miscarriage for you now. Thanks

SleepyCaz · 10/06/2012 13:20

Thank you MN Smile

Bleeding has slowed right down and is still just brown, rather than red.

Thanks for your advice and personal experiences everyone.

Seeing consultant tomo.

Fingers crossed.

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birdofthenorth · 10/06/2012 16:08

Good luck Sleepy. Your bleeding doesn't sound bad to me- it sounds like there is a great chance of continuing the pregnancy. I wish you all the very best.

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