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Heavy bleed 30 weeks pregnant

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HGSufferer · 18/12/2023 20:53

This is my first post but would really love anyone's advice or experience.

Yesterday AM I went into hospital for very heavy bleeding at 30 weeks. It lasted about an hour and I had all checks done to make sure I wasn't going into early labour. Everything looked fine and baby is happy.
Since I have had bloody discharge and the odd spotting. The odd tightening in my belly but nothing I can really notice and dull cramping. I discharged myself due to just being left and not checked on at the hospital pretty much all day today. My anxiety is through the roof, and I don't know what's happening. I think we're okay, but has anyone experienced similar??

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3orstickto2 · 18/12/2023 20:58

We'll to be honest I wouldn't have discharged myself. You were in the safest place for baby, I would ring to be checked over. Good luck

strawberry12345 · 18/12/2023 20:58

Good luck

MBappse · 18/12/2023 20:59

Yes go back to hospital as you are concerned.

Quickredfox · 18/12/2023 21:00

It happened to me but I had vasa previa — I guess they checked that out before you left.

Nearlythere80 · 18/12/2023 22:48

Unfortunately you are no longer in the best place to be given informed individual answers. If you are bleeding further you should ring up and ask if you should go back in. A lot of being in hospital for this kind of thing is a bunch of hanging around to see what happens over time, it's a test by time not really neglect/trying to upset you. Good luck

adnabaam · 18/12/2023 22:49

I'd go back

TeaKitten · 18/12/2023 22:53

You should go back in. If you have another heavy bleed you need to be in hospital. They might not need to constantly check if you aren’t bleeding but you are in the right place if it happens again then, and they can check on the baby anyway.

ActDottie · 18/12/2023 22:55

3orstickto2 · 18/12/2023 20:58

We'll to be honest I wouldn't have discharged myself. You were in the safest place for baby, I would ring to be checked over. Good luck

This. Definitely wouldn’t have discharged myself.

flowerchild2000 · 18/12/2023 22:57

I had this about 20 weeks and it was a bleed from the uterus, not the baby. Sorry I forgot what it's called. I had an ultrasound which confirmed. That's the most common reason for bleeding and it's no concern. But there's no way a woman can bleed during pregnancy without worrying badly, you really need answers, especially at 30 weeks where decisions can be made to help the baby if needed.

Caferouge · 18/12/2023 22:57

Go back to hospital. It might happen again and it might be heavier. They might consider giving baby steroids if you are at risk of going in to labour. It’s not a nice situation to be in, I feel for you.

gemloving · 18/12/2023 23:02

Please go back. I had placental abruption and my baby died in my womb at 35 weeks. Tell them exactly what I'm writing on here. My anxiety for other people might not be normal but please please please get checked.

Copperoliverbear · 18/12/2023 23:21

Have you got another hospital to go back to close by, if you were not happy with the care you received at the other one.
But you are definitely better off in hospital at this point in time x

cringingatchristmas · 18/12/2023 23:36

Please go back. Another bleed is a possibility and if you're in hospital when it happens, the outcome is a lot more favourable than if you're at home.

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HGSufferer · 19/12/2023 09:09

Firstly thank you for being so kind and not blunt most of you. I do understand the risk I took leaving and didn't take it lightly.
I was having panic attacks which it itself is awful for baby and have been much calmer since being home. I got a good nights sleep and there's been no sign of bleeding.
My midwife is coming over in a few hours to see me, and I will tell her everything and not hesitate to go back if that's where I need to be.
Little one is kicking away happily this morning

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Jellycats4life · 19/12/2023 09:11

I was having panic attacks which it itself is awful for baby and have been much calmer since being home.

You having a panic attack isn’t worse for the baby than a placental abruption.

I wish you well, but it was very unwise to discharge yourself.

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HGSufferer · 19/12/2023 09:16

Do you not think that was checked for?
They can't say why it happened. I have had 3 internal exams at different intervals, a scan, had been monitored and was told all looked normal and fine. Baby is very happy.
This is the most stressful and anxiety provoking time in my life, I was just hoping for some advice and not rude comments that make me feels worse.
First and probably last post on Mumsnet

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LiesDoNotBecomeUs · 20/12/2023 10:08

No one has been rude here OP.

The hospital didn't think you and your baby were safest at home.

You did.

Unless you are more qualified than you told us, you took quite a risk-in order to be more comfortable.

I wish you well and hope all is good for you both and that the risk pays off.

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