2006-12-19 09:01:15 · 10 answers · asked by tb 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I'm so sorry, you must be finding this such a difficult decision.
I had a missed miscarriage - my baby died at 10 weeks, but I only found out at a 16-week scan. I had a D&C because I knew my baby had died and that the miscarriage hadn't completed naturally.
I would say that you should be absolutely sure that your baby has died before the D&C. It is often difficult to detect a heartbeat, particularly when the foetus is so small. Maybe wait a few weeks to see if a miscarriage happens naturally or to give time for the foetus to get bigger and get a stronger heartbeat.
2006-12-19 23:34:15 · answer #1 · answered by in vino veritas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor must be a complete idiot. The baby's heartbeat is not detectable until after 12 weeks. So if you care about this baby, I'd wait it out at least another 6-7 weeks.
2006-12-20 06:21:58 · answer #2 · answered by dixiemomerica 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am so sorry,i know you will be fed up of hearing those words.i had a miscarriage with twins,(which i didnt know,i thought i was only having the 1 baby)i bled a little bit and the baby came away from me,i went to the hospital and all they did is felt my stomach and said "your still pregnant" i came home thinking i was still carrying a baby,only to go the hospital the next day for an ultrasound scan,and be told there wasnt a heartbeat,i had to have him/her removed surgically followed by a d&c,if you havent had an ultrasound scan then i'd demand one before you make a decision.my thoughts are with you.
2006-12-19 11:05:40 · answer #3 · answered by stokies 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. I had the same problem a few years ago. Just wait. You will not get an infection. Your body will naturally abort the baby. A D&C can puncture the uterus, and cause scar tissue which will make it harder for you to conceive in the future. Just wait.
2006-12-19 09:20:27 · answer #4 · answered by c s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my big sister was told her baby had no heart beat but was told to come back in 2 wks to make sure that it was still the case , to double check unfortunately it was so she had the d c what I'm saying hard enough as it is for you maybe ask for a second scan just to be sure and follow the doctors advice hope everything turns out OK for you xxx
2006-12-19 10:09:21 · answer #5 · answered by mum of 7 x 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same thing...its called a blighted ovum. You have two choices. One wait for a natural miscarriage or a d&c. I opted for a d&c to get it over with righ away. The d&c also cleans out the uterus. Its better than waiting for it to pass naturally.
2006-12-19 09:05:11 · answer #6 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a D&E last year because of the same reason. I was told that they had to do it otherwise it would take several "cycles" to clear my insides. And I didn't want to wait those several months.
2006-12-19 09:14:09 · answer #7 · answered by Tricia B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
D&C is safest, it lessens the chance of infection. Also, it's nice knowing you have taken care of the situation rather than waiting! Good Luck!
2006-12-19 09:07:50 · answer #8 · answered by Annabelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did he do an altrasound to see if anything was there or not? i would make sure that there isnt a baby in there before i would go further good luck with everything!
2006-12-19 09:06:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes--that way you can avoid any possible infections--and you will not be suprised when the fetus startsto pass
2006-12-19 09:04:28 · answer #10 · answered by mommyof3 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋