Missed-miscarriage

[Newbie21]

I went for a scan today for NIPT test, I was 10 weeks 5 days pregnant but the scan revealed a smaller baby then there should have been and no heartbeat :-(. My body thinks I'm pregnant though and I'm even beginning to show (second pregnancy). Now I need to work out what to do. Has anyone had the procedure where they remove the tissue etc? Do you know if there are any risks? I'm not sure I can handle waiting for the pains to start and then the loss. Having a procedure might be easier mentally but I do not want to risk causing damage.

Hi Newbie, I’m so sorry you’re going through this.

We had a missed miscarriage a few years ago with my first pregnancy. 12 week scan showed no heartbeat, I was devastated. I decided to go for the hospital procedure as I felt I would deal with that better than the waiting. It all went as well as could be expected and no physical issues afterwards.

It’s very much your decision on what steps you want to take. Be kind to yourself through it all.

I’m so sorry.

I’ve twice had the procedure and the dr recommended it rather than the waiting. I had no issues afterwards.

Really sorry. I have had two missed miscarriages and for the first one I waited and it all happened naturally. For the second I had a d&c under general anaesthetic. I would definitely recommend the procedure, much easier physically. I did also find it a little easier emotionally, although it is always hard. Take care of yourself.

Sorry to hear you are going through this.

I am not certain about risks but it is a fairly straightforward and (for the medics) ‘routine’ procedure so I understand the risks to be very low.

There was a similar thread a little while ago that you may find helpful? It focuses on older Mums but a few people (including me) shared their experiences about different types of management of miscarriage.

Missed Miscarriage in first pregnancy
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/miscarriage/3172871-Missed-Miscarriage-in-first-pregnancy

Wishing you all the best in whatever you decide to do

Thank you all so much for your replies. I willl speak to the hospital and let them explain everything but I am inclined to have the procedure.

I tell myself all the rational things - not meant to be, better now than later, happens to 1 in 5, be grateful for what you have (I have a gorgeous 21 month old) but it's still so sad.

I'm sorry for the losses you have all experienced too x

I had a miscarriage February last year and apparently they don't do d&cs anymore as they refused to do one for me :( I'm so sorry for your loss you're very strong ❤️