I had a private scan two weeks ago which showed no heartbeat and a foetus measuring 5w6d (should have been 8w3d). I was scanned at the hospital two days later, and they agreed that it was a 5w foetus with no heartbeat, but said that because it was less than 7mm I would have to come back in a week to have another scan before they would prescribe medication to help me to miscarry.
I went back today and the foetus has grown to 5mm (6w4d). There's still no heartbeat and everyone agrees that it's a miscarriage,but the doctor says they won't give me medication until it reaches 7mm.
I don't understand how it can be growing when it isn't alive? Can anyone advise? I'm exhausted and heartsick that after two days off work and hours spent sitting in hospital, I'm still carrying a dead baby and no nearer to miscarrying than I was last week.
Sorry for the length - any information from anyone in the know would be much appreciated.
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Can anyone help me with MMC information? Hospital refusing to give me medication.
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numberthirtytwoWindsorGardens · 04/02/2021 14:02
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