Bleeding after finding out baby has fetal bradycardia

[Annamiller12]

Hi ladies hoping I can have some help here,
I found out my baby has fetal bradycardia at my scan on Monday. I've tried my best to remain positive for the baby but I woke up to some bleeding in my underwear yesterday morning, I have worn a pad ever since and there has been no blood on the pad but there's some light pink blood everytime I wipe. The trouble is I'm going away with my parents tomorrow (we booked this last year before I knew I was pregnant) my little girl is really looking forward to it so I'm trying to stay positive for her, but my parents have no idea I'm pregnant and I can't tell them yet. My partner is really supportive but he has to stay at home for work so I will feel really alone out there. I was going to contact EPU today but felt they wouldn't take me seriously as I'm not filling a pad. I'm not in pain I have had some very mild cramps but not as bad as period cramps if that makes sense. I am keeping an eye on the bleeding but I know it's probably not looking good. I want this baby so bad as we tried for a very long time. It took me 7 years to conceive my first child xx

I'm so sorry that you are having some difficulties. I don't know about fetal bradycardia, but would definitely call the EPU for advice. How far on is your pregnancy?

@BakedBeansBang thank you, according to LMP I should be 8 weeks but I'm measuring 6 weeks x

Is there any chance you can slightly delay your departure so that you can be scanned at EPU in the morning? How long are you going away for? Is there a reason why you wouldn't want to tell your parents so that they can support you?

@Annamiller12
I don't want to give you false hope OP so Unfortunately with a low heart rate and measuring so far behind as well as spotting and cramping I would prepare for the worst I'm sorry.

I've had several miscarriages and it's generally taken several days from onset of spotting to miscarry fully so depends how long your holiday is for and where it is? And also whether mentally and emotionally you can deal with this whilst being away from home? But you will have your mum with you for support which will hopefully be a good thing x

Unfortunately I can't and they are very religious and don't believe in sex before marriage so they weren't pleased when I had my first child, x

@andivfmakes3 so sorry for your losses, I am preparing myself for the worst x

Still bleeding this morning but only when I wipe, none on the pad so far 😔

I think you really need to phone EPU even if it’s just for some advice. Hope all goes well.

@Annamiller12 I’m so sorry for what you’re going through right now.

I’ve no experience with low fetal heart rate but if you plan to still go away I think I would either give the EPU a call and just see if they’d be willing to scan you to see if anything has changed/heartbeat has stopped or slowed further etc, which might give you an indication of things to come.

Alternatively if EPU won’t/can’t see you then could you book a private scan for later today to try and establish the same thing, whether or not the heartbeat has stopped/slowed down etc?

In your shoes I think I’d want a little more insight as to what I might need to expect over the next few days, especially if you’re going to be away from home and without the support of your partner.

Wishing you all the luck xx

Hi op, sorry you’re in this position. But how long was the heart rate? I assume by fetal bradycardia you mean below 110bpm? At 8 weeks that’s not good but if you are only 6 weeks then the heart has literally just started beating and could be fine, but of course it depends how much below 110. How sure are you of your dates, did you track ovulation/how long are your cycles usually?

Sorry I meant how Low not long

@BabyC21 hello, thanks for your reply. They didn't tell me the heart rate. My cycles can range from anywhere between 27-33 days so I'm not entirely sure xx

Hi @Annamiller12

My first pregnancy ended with a MMC in October after the baby was found to have a slow heart rate and measuring behind on the dates.

I never started bleeding though. I was told when I went back for my 2nd scan the heartbeat had stopped and I was offered tablets to get the miscarriage started.

Don't want to negative but i always felt that it was best to be prepared.

Hope you're okay.