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What to do if I think I might be having a miscarriage at 10.15pm on a Sunday

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LondonKate · 27/04/2014 22:17

I had a miscarriage in October when I was about 13 weeks pregnant. I'm 11+4 now and having the same signs - brown old-blood discharge and abdominal discomfort. Can I do anything? Can I go to an out of hours service and see if there is a foetal heartbeat? I know I won't sleep - any advice appreciated. Has anyone ever tried going to A&E at this stage? Last time is was pretty exciting (lots of bleeding and ambulance and a D&C at 3am... so I'm a bit concerned but we aren't there yet).

I don't know what what to do. I want to cry - any advice? Is there anything anyone can do if I do seek medical help?

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NoIamAngelaHernandez · 27/04/2014 22:19

It does depend on your local hospital. When I had suspected miscarriages, I had to wait a couple of days for early scans.

Do you have a midwife yet? You could call her or him for advice.

Sorry you are going through this.

RedPony · 27/04/2014 22:20

Didn't want to read and run. have you phoned nhs direct? they will be able to tell you what to do. Il keep fingers crossed for you and hope baby is all ok Thanks

WeeClype · 27/04/2014 22:20

I think the best thing you can do is head to bed and phone a early pregnancy unit in the morning. I'm pretty sure A&e will send you home if you were to go there.

Take care, I've been in your shoes and it's the worst feeling ever Thanks

PinkFondantFancy · 27/04/2014 22:23

I would also stay at home, take some paracetamol and try and sleep unless you're bleeding at more than one pad an hour (I think that's the rate that they quote). Fingers crossed all is OK with the baby but sorry you're going through this worry :(

Universal · 27/04/2014 22:27

It depends if you are close to a hospital who have an early pregnancy unit. Even if you are not you can call them for advice. They are set up for early scans etc.
If the blood is brown it might be implantation bleeding.
Fingers crossed for you.

Universal · 27/04/2014 22:28

Early pregnancy units are open 24hours.

Dottydadoo · 27/04/2014 22:28

Sorry to hear that you are going through this. When I started my miscarriage one evening, (only bit of bleeding at first) I waited until first thing in the morning and phoned the midwife who told me to go straight to A+E.

A+E basically told me to go home and put my feet up and gave me a leaflet about miscarriage. They could only offer me a scan 6 days later (after I persisted) as I still wasn't bleeding that much. I walked out of A+E and booked a private scan within the hour which confirmed what I knew was happening.

I don't want to project my own experience on you but it's very unlikely you'd get a scan tonight. Is there any way you could book a private one in the morning if you are worried?

Fx everything is ok for you and baby is ok xx

Fionalikespinklemonade · 27/04/2014 22:32

Yes, call the early pregnancy unit they might be able to see you straight away. Tell them about your previous mc so they know your history and take your concerns seriously.
I'm sorry you are worried and hope all will turn out well. Fingers crossed! X

PurpleWithaMysteryBun · 27/04/2014 22:34

I would call the EPU or maternity ward as that at least you have done something practical. After that rest and wait. I really hope it settles down, brown blood is less of a worry, not that it will help you feel any better :( Thanks

thornrose · 27/04/2014 22:36

This happened to me on a Saturday night, I hung around A&E for hours. I was finally examined and told to go home and book a scan at EPU on Monday morning. A&E was busy and stressful and offered no help or even reassurance. I hope it is a false alarm and all is well.

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LondonKate · 27/04/2014 22:40

Ok - I'm going to attempt keeping calm and going to bed with paracetamol. Thanks for the kind thoughts

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alita7 · 27/04/2014 23:06

if you go to your epu first thing in the morning they might be able to help you. I'll be thinking of you xx

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LondonKate · 28/04/2014 12:47

So I went to the GP and they said I should wait for my dating scan. I got a private scan and things look ok. GP says bleeding was likely due to cervical ectropion. Thanks for helping me calm down last night

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WeeClype · 28/04/2014 13:00

That's good to hear!

Good luck for the rest of your pregnancy Thanks

Reddishradish · 28/04/2014 13:01

Great news op. Good luck with the pregnancy. Am relieved for you x

Mummywithlove · 28/04/2014 13:02

Hope everything ok. Good luck. And all the best.:) x

alita7 · 28/04/2014 13:05

good to hear :) good luck with your pregnancy :)

Polkadotscarf · 28/04/2014 17:47

My local EPU are great, always give them a try...they even scanned me on a bank holiday to put my mind at rest about bleeding and never had to wait more than a half a day to be seen.

Dottydadoo · 28/04/2014 20:14

that's great to hear! Congratulations! Thanks

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