Active discussions

Meet the Other Phone. A phone that grows with your child.

Meet the Other Phone.
A phone that grows with your child.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Pregnancy

Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

Original poster

How long will 6wk miscarriage last?

16 replies

PlantLadyMum · 25/07/2021 09:00

Hi,

First post for me! I started going through a miscarriage on Wednesday (4 days ago). I was 6 weeks at the time, but I'm really hating having to wear the sanitary towels all the time! I don't usually use them and feel like I'm walking about in scratchy nappies - any idea how long it will last? 1 week? 2? It seems to be really light, then suddenly heavier again, but no more than a normal period for me.

We already have a 14 month old DS, so I'm feeling ok now (after 1 bad day when it started) and we're hoping to start trying again after the bleeding stops.

I'm back for a second scan on August 3 to see if it's fully passed or if something has magically appeared in the sac (it won't have)

Also, sorry if pregnancy is the wrong category Thanks

TIA.

OP posts:
Dutchessofcake · 25/07/2021 09:07

I think it can vary hugely for everyone. I miscarried at 10 weeks and only bled for 6 days, then I miscarried at 5-6 weeks and bled for 9 days. Hopefully it won't be too much longer for you Flowers

JackJack84 · 25/07/2021 09:44

So sorry for your loss Thanks I had a mc at 7 weeks last year & the bleeding lasted around 2 weeks but it wasn't massively heavy. I totally get where you're coming from regarding pads though. I never use them & having to wear one made me so uncomfortable. It was like a constant reminder of what had happened. Hopefully yours will be over soon.

FreeBritnee · 25/07/2021 09:44

For me it was always two weeks.

Chelyanne · 25/07/2021 11:43

Condolences on your loss
Most of mine that early were just a bit longer than a normal monthly, 1 week max. If not all "products" have passed you do get prolonged bleeding, I had it for over 2 weeks with my 1st at 12wk. I had an infection and once I'd had a course of antibiotics the bleeding finally stopped 4 weeks after it all started.

Mammyofasuperbaby · 25/07/2021 11:49

My 3 have been quite different. 6 week mc bleeding lasted about 2 weeks, 4 week mc lasted a week and 10 week mc lasted 4 weeks but I also hemorrhaged so recovery was always going to be longer.
I'm sorry for your loss Flowers

lelrx · 25/07/2021 20:54

Hello ladies, firstly I'm so sorry to hear of your losses ❤
I really hope you don't mind me popping on this post, I'm concerned I may be miscarrying

I have bled mostly brown, occasionally pink and on some occasions bright red for around 1 week now, it isn't heavy (only when I wipe) I think I am around 6 weeks pregnant, tests are still a strong positive so I'm trying not to think the worst. I bled on one occasion with my dd1 at around 17 weeks

I guess I'm just wondering if I should hold out and see what happens

Thanks in advance xx

Chelyanne · 25/07/2021 21:01

@lelrx give your GP a call and get a referral to EPAU, they usually offer scans from 6wk so can give you some answers. Go to A&E if you have extremely heavy bleeding or an excessive amount of pain.
Keep holding on to hope and good luck.

ChaiTRex · 26/07/2021 18:28

Hey love, I’m so sorry for your loss!
I had an MC around 7/8 weeks (when you’re bleeding for so long, it’s hard to tell when it really “happens”). I bled for about two and a half weeks. I feel you in the sanitary pads - they are a nightmare and so irritating to the skin!

I hope this doesn’t gross anyone out, but I really couldn’t take it with the pads. Once bleeding got light enough that it just required a pantry liner rather than a full pad, I just decided to sacrifice cotton undies for a week or so.
I hope you feel better soon. If your bleeding feels like it’s getting heavier, call your doctor!

Original poster
PlantLadyMum · 26/07/2021 20:26

I was thinking period pants, but I won't be able to monitor the flow very well??

OP posts:
bleachblondemom · 26/07/2021 20:35

I had a MC at the same gestation and bled for at least 6 weeks, in fact it may have been more like 7. I kept calling the EPU to tell them but they kept telling me it was normal 🤷‍♀️ Told my doctor as well but no one was particularly interested. Oh well.

Original poster
PlantLadyMum · 03/08/2021 09:25

@bleachblondemom

I had a MC at the same gestation and bled for at least 6 weeks, in fact it may have been more like 7. I kept calling the EPU to tell them but they kept telling me it was normal 🤷‍♀️ Told my doctor as well but no one was particularly interested. Oh well.
So sorry to hear that
OP posts:
Original poster
PlantLadyMum · 03/08/2021 09:26

I have a new thread now as we're not sure what's going on

OP posts:
bleachblondemom · 03/08/2021 10:53

@PlantLadyMum hope you’re ok 🌺 x

hewegoagain · 03/08/2021 11:56

So sorry for your loss. I miscarried at 7 weeks at the end of May and bled for 10 days. Then it took 5 weeks to get me period again after I'd stopped bleeding (my cycle is normally 26 days).

Hope everything is ok x

Original poster
PlantLadyMum · 09/08/2021 17:46

Just an update - my scan today showed no further growth so I'm having an MVA tomorrow... and they don't sound fun!

OP posts:
ChaiTRex · 09/08/2021 18:15

@PlantLadyMum I’m so sorry! I hope it resolves quickly

New posts on this thread. Refresh page
Swipe left for the next trending thread