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Miscarriage/pregnancy loss

Find support and share your experiences on our Miscarriage forum. See also legal rights and support after baby loss.

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Pprom through infection

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Cpr12 · 13/09/2019 21:54

I was really just looking to see if anyone has been through similar. At 19 weeks my waters broke due to an infection in my womb. My baby boy still had a strong heartbeat so I decided to keep him in there as long as I could, if he was fighting I would too. But then I got told I had sepsis and was risking my life by keeping him. In the end on 19+2 I had to 'terminate' my perfect baby boy. I am now thinking of trying again but cant find anything on why people get infections, or really anyone else who has experienced this. Is anyone else out there?? Did you get a reason for your infection?? I just feel kind of lonely in it all to be honest.

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LouMumsnet · 17/09/2019 22:32

Hi there OP, we really are so sorry for your loss.

Hopefully someone will be along soon to give you some advice.

GrannySquares · 17/09/2019 22:37

Hi. I just wanted to say I'm really, so sorry that you went through that. What a dreadful ordeal :( I haven't personally been through it myself, but I know a couple of ladies who have. I know one of them is awaiting results of hers back as her waters randomly went around 17 weeks and she had to have surgery to remove her placenta which was badly infected. If you have Facebook, I would recommend that you find groups relating to your experience. There will be many ladies on there going through the same thing and you will get tons of support that way. I'm really sorry once again. Sending lots of love, prayers and healing energies

MoreCookiesPlease · 17/09/2019 22:39

I have no idea about the medical side of this, but I couldn't simply read and run. I'm so sorry for your loss, OP. Have you had a chance to speak to the consultant who managed your care?

RainbowUnicorn1 · 17/09/2019 22:42

Sorry for your loss. I had an infection in the amniotic fluid at 36weeks, caused by E. Coli.

JustMe03 · 29/09/2019 12:35

Cpr12 I am so sorry you have gone through this. I went through very similar last year when my waters went just before 20 weeks.

If you'd like to talk you are welcome to PM me, there are also lots of support groups on Facebook that I am part of, if you search Pprom on Facebook it will bring up lots of groups.

I truly am so sorry for your loss.

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Cpr12 · 29/09/2019 13:37

Thank you all for your kind words and suggestions. I did finally manage to find a chorio group. And have now spoken to my doctor too. Turns out the consultant should have been in touch weeks ago! Slowly getting there I hope. Xx

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DyingfromHG · 23/05/2020 13:02

@Cpr12 hi, I'm not sure if you will still be checking this thread. Just wanted to say I'm so very sorry for your loss. I am currently in the same situation. I ppromed at 14 +3 currently 16weeks. After much deliberation i have decided last night that I will terminate as the risks to my health are so high. I haven't been able to sleep all night, had so much hope but dh and I have decided it is for the best. I dont know how I will cope. I hope you are ok now.

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Cpr12 · 23/05/2020 14:51

Awww sweetie, I am so so sorry you are going through this. It is just the absolute worst decision to have to make. It just all feels so cruel and unfair :( I am ok, it was a very tough time but have managed to get through it. Talking is the best remedy I found. Make sure when you have your baby you get photos of them when they are offered. I know a lot of people turn this option down in the moment then regret it afterwards. You will cope, I promise. You never know how strong you are until you go through something so hard. I dont know what resource you have found but if you look up facebook as someone says above you can find some really helpful and supportive groups to get you through this. My heart goes out to you and please feel free to PM me if you want to chat xxxx

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DyingfromHG · 23/05/2020 23:35

@Cpr12 thank you. I'm so glad you are doing better. Do you think they will offer me photos? I asked the dr about the process if I was to consider it and if my husband would be allowed in with me when I go into labour and he responded 'no, you wont be in labour, it will be a miscarriage, it wont be a long process' I felt so upset by what he said because i will be having contractions so i class that as labour and feel hubby should be allowed in especially if I will be in my own room..

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Cpr12 · 24/05/2020 09:57

Oh I am so sorry, I misread your post I thought you said 19 weeks. I really dont know the process at 16 weeks so sorry to confuse you. But I will say, ignore the doctors. Once you are in there the midwifes will be much better with you. The doctors were the same with me. They kept telling me I was having a termination which was just such nice language given the circumstances and the fact they basically made me do it. I hope it is a quick process for you as I am not going to lie it really is a horrible experience. But you will get through it. I am just honestly so sorry this is happening to you my heart is broken for you xxx

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