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URGENT - bleeding at 24 weeks

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Zorra · 14/04/2009 22:03

Sorry, but am overseas and can't get hold of anyone on the phone - I don't speak the language here and wanted to quickly try here before heading off to try and find a local doctor at midnight...

I'm really scared...

So I'm 24 weeks and whilst we were BD I started bleeding - DP notices a gush of bright red blood, and when I went a wiped myself down it had tiny fleshy bits in (like a period but much lighter) Now, about 15 minutes later, it is spotting light reddish.

I have slight cramping on the right of my bump, and a bit of back ache. Have been feeling under the weather and headachey, but put it down to the heat here and work stree -whole pregnancy has been totally fine til now.

Any speedy advice very greatly appreciate, it's my first pregnancy...

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Ewe · 14/04/2009 22:06

You need to be seen, as soon as possible, it could be nothing but you do need to get this checked out by someone medically qualified. Advice over the internet is not going to be good enough!

Do you not have an A&E type service?

LadyOfWaffle · 14/04/2009 22:07

Where areyou? And when are you due back to UK (presume you live here?)

LadyOfWaffle · 14/04/2009 22:18

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Zorra · 14/04/2009 22:22

Sorry, was on the phone to my sister. Am in Khartoum - DP and I are not married, and being pregnant and unmarried here is illegal (long story)

I know that internet advice is not good, but wanted to ask whilst I dithered about trying to think of what to do!

Thanks for replies.

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Ewe · 14/04/2009 22:26

It could be nothing, I had bleeding throughout my pregnancy due to a haematoma which caused no problems at all. Have you had a scan?

I have a friend who always bled after sex because her placenta was slightly over her cervix IYSWIM.

The thing is, 24 weeks is such a crucial gestation when it comes to stuff like this. Hope you manage to see someone, assume they won't arrest you or anything? Sounds like additional stress that you don't need either way.

Are you still bleeding?

ScummyMummy · 14/04/2009 22:37

Can you pretend you're married? Sorry if that's a really stupid idea, just grasping at straws as I think you really need to get checked out, honey.

corblimeymadam · 14/04/2009 22:38

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ScummyMummy · 14/04/2009 22:44

Are you a British citizen? Website for British embassy in Khartoum here with medical recommendations. Maybe you could ring them for further advice? If you are not British and not Sudenese could you get help from your embassy?

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Zorra · 15/04/2009 06:36

Internet went down. I managed to get hold of my midwife on the phone who suggested things to look out for / symptom change etc. This morning there is slight spotting still plus achey bump, so going to head to a doctor.

(Long story = DP is Sudanese and has a recogniseable name, so we couldn't get away with it. Will have to go on my own and pretend to be married to someone in UK)

Thanks again, fingers crossed and will keep you posted...

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sydneysuze · 15/04/2009 06:58

Fingers tightly crossed for you Zorra.

Have never lived in Sudan but have lived in Gulf countries where rules are similar. Do you have the number for the wife of the British Ambassador in Khartoum? Often the most useful person to contact in a situation like this.

Hopefully you won't need to prove marriage when you go to a clinic but a shame DP won't be able to go with you. Wishing you all the best today.

ScummyMummy · 15/04/2009 18:42

Good luck, zorra. Really hope all is well.

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Zorra · 15/04/2009 19:43

Finally got to see someone, and she did a full checkup this evening (US, internal/external exam, bloods and urine, etc) and everything's fine. She said it is not unusual whilst having sex, even though 24 weeks is a crucial time, plus I'm actually quite anaemic which explains lots of other things. So now I have some iron syrup and someone to call in case of an emergency next time!!

Thank you all for the support - in the middle of the night I can't tell you how much I appreciated it.

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ScummyMummy · 15/04/2009 23:15

Phew! So pleased for you and relieved.

Um, would never usually suggest this as am happily partnered/unmarried myself and planning to remain so, but is there any chance of you and dp getting married if the cultural pressure is that high and could even result in you not being able to access medical care? Otherwise you might be sensible to avoid Sudan entirely while you're pregnant or have a young child and the health stakes are so high.

sydneysuze · 16/04/2009 17:59

Great news Zorra I'm really glad to hear that. Keep us posted.

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