Subchorionic Hematoma Fears - please help!

[Emalouise25111]

Hi all,

I was diagnosed with a Subchorionic Hematoma yesterday and was just looking for any ladies who have experienced something similar. I’m finding the whole thing incredibly stressful and upsetting, particularly after an MC two months ago at 10 weeks.

I had a little bit of pink spotting 2 days ago and went into total panic mode. Called the triage number who were somewhat reassuring but obviously couldn’t tell me either way without a scan. It was also a Saturday night so I knew I’d be screwed until at least Monday if I waited. Unbelievably we managed to get a private scan arranged for the next morning. When I woke up that morning the pink spotting continued and I was a mess.

On the way to the scan I was in floods of tears absolutely convinced it was all over. To my absolute disbelief we saw our baby with a heartbeat measuring 2 days ahead at 11.4! I was literally shaking with relief and joy. Baby even did a little dance for us which we caught on video.

The sonographer explained that I had a Subchorionic Hematoma measuring 3x2cm. She didn’t seem concerned at all; she said it was very near my cervix and far away from baby (the location potentially being the reason for the bleed). She also said that it looked as though it was starting to heal. I felt reassured and happy.

However, a few hours later I had some red spotting following by brown. I’ve now had brown spotting, sometimes mildly bitty, for about 24 hours.

I know I should be reassured by the scan (which was literally yesterday morning) but the brown spotting is just terrifying and I can’t seem to relax!

I guess my question is, has anyone experience anything similar, and if so, how
long did it bleed for?

Also, does anyone have any advice for chilling the hell out? 😂 I literally get amazing news
and just continue to panic …

Thank you in advance!
A first timer
xx

I dont have any experience to pass on but I'd say feel a bit reassured the spotting has turned to brown that means it's old blood not fresh and most likely is just your hematoma healing. Sending positive vibes your way ❤

I had one with first pregnancy. Had some bleeding but absolutely no further issues.

I had a small one which caused a bleed at 6 weeks followed by about 2 weeks of red and then brown spotting. Don't worry about brown spotting as this is the old blood coming out, so the bleed hasn't gotten any worse. The doctor told me that a Subchorionic Hematoma is basically a bruise in the lining and that they worry about them when they are either close to and/or bigger than the baby. Mine was neither so they just advised resting as much as possible and pelvic rest (no sex or anything in the vagina) for 2 weeks. They couldn't see any trace of it at my 13 weeks scan and I've not had any bleeding since (now 17 weeks). Take it easy and I wish you the best of luck xx

I had this and it was fine. For me the fact it was a SH was a good thing, it was a benign explanation for the bleeding.

I had one and bled so much bright red blood they thought initially it was a MC.

The fact the blood is now brown is a good thing, that's old blood.

I had one, much larger than yours and positioned above baby. Was told to rest and take it easy. I bled from 6 weeks till 20 weeks, on and off. DD is currently glowering at me in her teenage style over the dining table. Good luck OP.

How you getting on @Emalouise25111

I had bleeding at 13 weeks and was diagnosed with this. Mine measured 14cm x 7cm at its biggest. I bled until 24 weeks every day - bright red.I was a mess. I found a sch forum which helped a lot as there were so many others going through it together. My baby was Induced at 37 weeks and is now a healthy 8 year old.

it’s one of the most common reasons for bleeding in pregnancy and you might find yours grows or it might shrink. At the moment it is very small. There are a lot of people who have them grow way bigger with no other complications. I’m sure you will be fine but having gone through the hell of it myself I really think the best thing is to find a forum as it helps so much reading other success storm . Good luck 😊

I had one with my last pregnancy, discovered at 6 weeks at my viability scan (NHS). I had some pink and brown bleeding up until around week 10 and then nothing. I was told that most of the time they either come away or are absorbed by the body and don’t necessarily mean bad news. I was advised to not have any hot baths and avoid sex whilst I had any bleeding. My beautiful boy is sleeping in my arms after keeping me up most of the night. Try and stay as positive as you can, I know it’s a scary thing x