Will they scan me at the EPU?

[GwendolineMaryLacey]

Am 11 weeks pg, have had a bad feeling about this for some time, mostly due to lack of symptoms which is silly but even so, this hasn't felt right. Got some spotting this week which got slightly heavier, not enough to fill a pad but definitely more than spotting. I'm going out of my mind. I have my 12 week scan in a couple of weeks but I'll be a nervous wreck by then.

I've never contacted the EPU before (they're not open yet, have tried today) and I don't know if my worries are too woolly for them to see me IYSWIM. I don't want to get my hopes up about being seen only to be told it's not a deserving case.

I can't justify the £100 for a private scan but if it comes to it then I will have to find it somewhere, I don't think I can keep this worry up for another fortnight.

I'm crazy aren't I? I really don't know what to do for the best.

Firstly... you are not being silly! I'm sure all is ok, but if you contact EPU and explain the spotting, lack of symptoms and basically how worried you are, they should try and fit you in for a reassurance scan.

They are usually very sympathetic and understanding. The fact that you are so worried is not good for you or baby, and scanning would reduce your stress levels.

Ring them again, and see what they say.

Sending you a hug XX

you should be fine getting an early NHS scan, I've had them with two pregnancies for pretty much the same reasons as you. If there's any spotting they will get you checked out. I had to go through my GP but I think it varies, depending on where you are. I am with Kingston Hospital. Worth talking to the EPU anyway, see if they have availability today and then you can always pop to your GP to get referred if you need to.

Good luck! Spotting is common in early pregnancy so try not to worry too much.

I'm with Epsom so not far away JoEW :) The website says most come through GP but you can self refer. I've left a message anyway.

I am ridiculously worried, it's absurd really. It's completely taken over everything else.

Thanks. I just needed someone to tell me I'm not losing the plot. This is my second pg, I thought I'd be more relaxed!

St. George's in Tooting has a self-refer no questions asked EPU. You have to get there for 8am though as its first come first serve. Hope everything is ok xx

Thanks banana, that's really helpful. If Epsom don't get back to me (they seem to operate an answerphone only service) or can't fit me in then I'll head there tomorrow.

banana, thanks for the recommendation, I went to St George's this morning and they were lovely. Not good news but at least I know now.

I'm sorry you have had bad news Gwendoline. Take care of yourself. xx

So sorry to hear that it wasn't good news. Sending hugs. I had a MC early in 2010 and got pregnant again a couple of months later, so give yourself time to get over this but don't give up hope, as there is every chance that it will happen for you next time. I found it helped to thing that the MC happened for a good reason and that, while hard, it was ultimately better than bringing a very sick child into the world. I hope that helps a bit and lots of luck in the future. xx

So sorry you had bad news :( I have had 2 MC's over the last 6 months. Take care of yourself xx

So sorry to hear that news. You'll get good follow up advice from St.George's if you need it and they'll give you an early scan next time. I can't sing the praises of the staff there highly enough. They made my life a lot easier during a really tough time.

Take good care of yourself. x