Is an ERPC for miscarriage ok from a Christian perspective?

[birdofthenorth]

Hi all. Lost a baby today at 11 weeks. Bleeding heavily, scan showed it had stopped growing a while ago. No heartbeat. Trying to decide which of the three "management" options to go for & tempted by an ERPC but feel a bit icky about it being a bit like abortion (I believe in the right to choose before I'm flamed, just feeling shit today & messed up emotionally). I am practicing Church of England but we are interegnum at the moment so no vicar to turn to. I assume an ERPC in event of miscarriage is ok? I realise there is no rule book & this is a silly question. I just already feel guilty about every sip of caffeine & every heavy object lifted... don't want to compound it by feeling I've done the wrong thing!

Oh yes, and do treat yourself to coffee and wine as soon as you like!

Oh sweetie I feel your pain. I've had 2 ERPC & am a practising Christian & at no time did I feel it was the same as a termination. To be honest it didn't even occur to me for a long time as they are do different.

One thing you may not be aware of is that a miscarriage is actually referred to as an aborted foetus (which is the correct term for a m/c). That was quite a surprise to me the first time I saw it.
Also please don't worry about doing the wrong thing as God is merciful & will not judge you for having to do this.

Hello all. I just wanted to say thank you for all the kind words and support. In the end i miscarried naturally at home on Weds night (very gory,will be avoiding that God forbid I am ever in this situation again) but still had to have an EPRC last night to complete the process. I saw the hospital chaplain who was sweet & prayed with me (a lovely female CofE reverend was on shift that day which I took as a gift from God just for me!). I am feeling much better now mentally & physically. It has been a crap week but I have lovely family & friends keeping me in their prayers.

Glad the medical part is over and you met such a goog chaplain.

Prayers for your recovery, and your partner too