Embarrassing but worried

[EmbarrassedSCH]

I’ve name changed because this is really embarrassing.

I’m 7 weeks pregnant and have a small subchorionic haemorrhage.

I’ve been told no sex or heavy lifting for two weeks.

This morning I woke up in the middle of a massive sleep orgasm and now I have more spotting (they told me to expect it but combined with the orgasm, I’m scared it has harmed the pregnancy).

Has anyone had a similar experience and could put my mind at rest? I will ring the EPU when I have some privacy to do so but I’m really worried.

I had just started to relax into the pregnancy and believe it might stay too 😢

Hi OP, firstly congratulations.

Medical professionals will not judge, they’ve heard every possible scenario and will not be fazed in the slightest.

Even though I had a small SH when I was pregnant, it was many years ago. However, I want to encourage you to make to contact with a HP to put your mind at ease. My sense is you’re absolutely fine and I’m wondering if it’s penetrative sex they advised to stay clear of?

If you feel conscious about saying your experience directly, you could use a hypothetical to warm you into the conversation.

But you’ve nothing to feel embarrassed about! Hormones are flying around and if you’re usually quite sexually active, your body is possibly trying to adjust to its absence.

Thank you @MummySam2017

She didn’t say complete pelvic rest, only no sex - I assumed that just meant penetrative but now I’m panicking. I didn’t ask for further clarity as I was just so relieved that everything was okay and wasn’t particularly planning on masturbating so didn’t think to ask.
I’m probably just panicking because I’d hoped the spotting had resolved itself.

I don’t have a massive sex drive, I really wasn’t bothered about not having sex for two weeks - we go longer sometimes because we’re both just tired and busy 😂 I think it’s the hormones and the extra blood flow that caused it.

I’ll ring EPU and see what they say.

Thanks again

I think saying it on here and knowing you’ve nothing to be embarrassed about is hopefully helpful too. Glad you’re going to call in and speak to someone.

God, pregnancy really does gift us with all sorts of issues doesn’t it?! Wishing you smooth sailing and relaxation throughout the rest ❤️