Early pregnancy after MMC.Advice please!

[Babycakes1989]

Hello ladies. I’ve just found out I’m 5 weeks pregnant. I had a missed miscarriage in July last year. I am absolutely terrified that history will repeat itself and suffer from anxiety anyway so trying to take each day as it comes. Does anyone know if I will be offered an earlier scan than 12 weeks ? Also if anyone has any positive stories or advice for remaining calm I would love to hear from you, Thank you xxx

Hi there, so sorry you had a MMC but congrats on your new pregnancy.

I know its hard (I'm early pregnancy with a history of MMC) but try to remember that this is a new and different pregnancy, it is also very likely that you will not miscarry again.

As for early scans, I was offered one by my MW for reassurance as I said I was really struggling with anxiety due to last MMC but I am sure it will differ from area to area. I know some places do not offer early scans as they say it only elevates anxiety for a short while and not the whole time up to the 12 weeks. You can ask though once you get referred to your MW.

There is always the option of paying for a private scan if you can afford it... xx

We had to have a private scan in these circumstances. I had one at 7 weeks although we were recommended to wait until 8 weeks to be sure of seeing a heartbeat. We did see his heart beating at 7 weeks tho. Even then it was hsrd not to worry so my advice would be to get a private scan if you can't get one through your Midwife and be kind to yourself. It's OK to worry. It's OK to be scared. Take it one day at a time. There's no reason to think it will happen again so try to stay positive.

You can ask your GP to refer you for a reassurance scan but I just paid for a private scan at 8, 12 and 16 weeks because it was good for me mentally to do so. Might not be the same for everyone. Hope everything goes well for you

I’ve been in your shoes & paid for a private scan. Pleased to say this time worked out for me. Good luck :)

Similar circs and now 9 weeks. I was not offered an early scan.

Hey sorry no positive story but just to a little handhold!! I'm 6 weeks today and have had 3 previous miscarriages last one was a MMC. Not been offended any scans but can have regular blood tests to make sure things are progressing. We will be booking in for an early private scan next week just for some peace of mind as. Good luck x

Hi @Babycakes1989, I was exactly where you were back in September, we’d had a MMC in the June and found myself pregnant and absolutely terrified in September.

I went to the doctor straight away and he referred me to a consultant. This instantly put my mind at ease for some reason, I’d actually changed GP after my MMC because of their devil may care attitude which made me feel so on my own.

I then tried to focus on the fact that this pregnancy was more likely than not to be successful. I kept myself busy, also bought some Bach’s rescue remedy which seemed to help.

All in all I was actually quite impressed with how I handled the early stages of this pregnancy. I wasn’t offered an early scan but I wasn’t really bothered about this as I don’t think it would’ve put my mind at rest particularly as I had a good scan at 7 weeks and then found out I’d MC’d at 10+3 (baby had died at 9+3)

Hang on in there. Just take each day as it comes, it’s bloody hard, I’ve been through two pregnancies after MC (including this one) and although the worry alleviates slightly as you get past certain stages, it’s still there to some extent.

I’m 21+1 now and we had our 20 week scan last week, everything looked good and for that we’re thankful, extremely thankful but I’m still waiting for the 24 week milestone.

Good luck OP.