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Miscarriage wait

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CT240 · 12/01/2018 19:52

Hi ladies,

Been reading these threads for last 2 weeks but only just felt able to post.
I started bleeding on 23rd Dec (approx 9/10 weeks pregnant), I knew things straight away weren’t right but couldn’t get scan at EPU until 29th Dec. At the scan they told me there was no heartbeat and sent me away for 2 weeks to miscarry naturally. My bleeding slowed right down after the first scan (which gave me a little hope unfortunately). Went back for my second scan today and they said there was still no heartbeat but the miscarriage hasn’t progressed. I was given the choice to wait a further 2 weeks for things to move naturally or take tablets to move things along. We decided to opt for the medical management which I have started. I am just really worried as the midwife told me that the tablets don’t always work and if they don’t it will take a further 12 days until they can do anything else. Has this happened to anyone? I also don’t know what it’s going to be like once I take the tablets, does anyone have any advice?
Thanks

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gingerbreadmam · 18/01/2018 20:51

Mva is similar to a d&c but they do it whilst you are awake so it is very minor. I think they numb your cervix then dilate and use a vacuum to remove the tissue.

I've looked into it long and hard previously and it sounds like it is a very quick process and although I think.yoi may get some aches and pains they give you painkillers etc to help.

Hopefully you won't need any intervention.

Thumper1 · 18/01/2018 20:56

I'll ask about that when I'm there on Tuesday. Thanks for chatting & all your advice

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