Subchorionic hematoma at 8 weeks

[doglover90]

Hi all, I had an 8 week scan yesterday and they uncovered what looks like a medium subchorionic hematoma (largest dimension 9.1mm). Being an anxious person, I did loads of googling and have got myself really worried about possible miscarriage 😔 I haven't had any bleeding at all, just mild cramping. They didn't seem worried but there's always the chance that it will grow bigger.

I'm going back for another scan in 2 weeks but would be really grateful to hear anyone's stories with this.

I had one when scanned at 6 weeks and 8 weeks. I can't recall the size. It was definitely gone by 12 weeks and never caused any bleeding. I'm now 33 weeks so it doesn't seem to have caused any issues 💕

I had one where I bled from 6 weeks until about 22 weeks. It was terrifying and like you I have anxiety so read all about the chance of miscarriage.

Mine was gone at a scan around 22 weeks, and I now have a very healthy 4 year old!

I had one with bleeding and pain at 6 weeks, EPU did tell me at the scan it could bleed again or be absorbed. Didn’t bleed again & it was completely gone when I went for a private scan at 10 weeks! Sitting here now rocking my 5 month old to sleep 💗

Me too and ds is now 2.5

It's a really difficult thing op and I found the bleeds very distressing because I could go to the toilet and be fine and by the time I walked to my bedroom I was soaked to my knees in blood because it had obviously ruptured.

It made the first few months feel actually very lonely because I felt I couldn't be excited about the pregnancy, I wasn't telling people yet so didn't have anyone to really talk to for support and it just was quite isolating.

I ended up telling my closest friends and our families and was glad I did because it gave me a support network and took a bit off my ex.

I was really glad to get the confirmation that all was OK and it had resolved at 20 wk scan but that felt like a really long time to wait. I tried to be gentle with the amount I did, I ended up coming out of work for a few months because of the nature of my job and the amount of bleeding I was having, and tried to keep myself occupied with lots of trash TV, art and easy reading. Things that could distract me without needing too much concentration.

Is really rough op so just be kind to yourself and take it day by day.

I think the stress of the pregnancy at the start actually really set me up well for the end when I was in a lot of pain and couldn't walk and the toughness of the newborn phase because I was just so relieved ds was here safely that I didn't give a shit about anything else and the sickness etc was almost confirmation to me that he was still okay. It's a very different experience and both you and your partner deserve support with it.