Can miscarriage discharge stop and then start again days later?

[CaringForPod]

Just wondering if anyone else on here had had a miscarriage and found the discharge stopped and then started up again after 5 or so days?

I ask because (I hope) I am still eight weeks pregnant, but miscarried a second pregnancy last week. An early scan showed a viable pregnancy with a strong heartbeat, and another sac that was gradually emptying.

Prior to the scan I had had bleeding (fresh, red blood) and then some brown discharge. I had the scan last Friday and the Dr said that the bleeding/discharge might continue for a week or so.

The thing is, it stopped after just a couple of days. But then last night and today I've had more (not heavy at all) slight discharge, some brownish clumps (like brown snot).

I've phoned the Dr and he was unable to give me any real advice, other than 'if it gets worse go to A&E over the weekend'.

Has anyone else been in a similar situation?

Not been in a similar situation and not really a lot of use either - all I would say is could you not go to your local EPU for another scan/advice?

I've asked my doctor for a referral to the EPU, but they said not at the moment. We paid for a scan privately before. Guess I've got a fun weekend of seeing what happens.

Firstly sending you a very unmumsnetty (((hug))). I would get in touch with your local EPAU as they may be able to scan you and reassure you and do blood tests to make sure the hCG levels are rising as they would expect.

Try (I know, easier said than done) to relax and not do anything strenuous.

xx

Sorry Caring, just seen your later post. If you are really worried, I would skip the GP referral and go straight to A&E ehere they can refer you to EPAU. I am surprised at your GP's unhelpfulness, given you have just miscarried one of your babies.

Thanks Bunnyjo. Worried is one way of describing it. A weekend trip to A&E may well be coming up. And yes, the GPs at my surgery do seem to be lacking in bedside manner.

Yes, I have had 3 MMCs, and in 2 of them have had exactly what you describe. In fact in the first one it was a real gush of red blood after a week or so of no bleeding (in fact in my sleepy state at 4am I thought it was my next period, and I thought oh goody I can start TTC again... it wasn't). I do hope it's the same for you and all remains well with your existing pregnancy. All the best.

Thanks jollster. Sorry to hear about your past MMCs. I have never cried so much in my entire life as I have this past week. I'm hoping that the surviving baby is going to be a little trooper and hang on in there. Every time I go to the loo now, I'm filled with fear. And I thought pregnancy was meant to be one the happiest periods of your life. Sigh.

Insist on the EPAU referral - there's no reason not to refer in your circs and with a surviving pregnancy, you should get regular follow-ups.

If your GP refuses (tey really shouldn't!) then I'd call the EPAU yourself.

Hi caringforpod, wondered how you were doing?

caringforpod how are things with you?