D&C advice

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Hi, I went for my 12 week scan today only to find out baby stopped growing at 7 weeks. Had a scan the week previously at 6 weeks and it showed a strong heartbeat so I'm devastated.

I have an appointment for Friday morning at the hospital but just wanted out after scan and didn't ask questions. Can anyone help with what to expect and what I should do to prepare?

Many thanks.

So sorry to hear that
I had a D&C in feb it's a straight forward procedure and your in and out that day. I had a lot of pain for a couple of days afterwards so get stocked up on painkillers. Good luck x

Sorry for your loss. I had a DC at 10 weeks and it was absolutely fine. Went in, private room on a ward with a mix of day op cases. The staff were all really kind. They do have to ask you what you are in for which I found a bit emotional, but I think it's to do with making sure they don't mix anyone up.

I didn't actually have much pain, so personally I didn't take painkillers after the first day. But I did try to take it easy.

I had actually started miscarrying 10 days before my D&C , and so I was very relieved to finally have things all removed and checked out. I had minimal bleeding afterwards, just a very little bit so could wear normal pads. It might be worth getting some nighttime size pads in just in case.

I did feel emotionally drained and I think it takes a long time to get over the shock of pregnancy ending. It's all your hopes gone. Be kind to yourself and if you want to talk about it all the time then do it. If you don't then leave it a while it gets easier to speak about as time passes.

I would also say don't rush into ttc again, they will tell you to wait a few weeks until the hormones has left your body and you get a negative pregnancy test anyway. But I personally think waiting a couple of months let's you get over the shock more. Everyone's different so just see how you feel.

Thank you for your kind replies. It was just a complete shock, thought we'd be in and out with a due date.

Thank you again.