Having a second miscarriage?

Question

This is a two part question.
I had a miscarriage last year right after I found out I was pregnant (at about 5 weeks). I had no pregnancy symptoms, that I noticed anyway. But the miscarriage was very painful. Worst cramps ever.
Now I am 8 weeks pregnant and have been having bleeding and cramping for over 24 hours. So I'm assuming this is another miscarriage. It doesn't hurt as bad as the last time however and I still have all of my pregnancy symptoms, ie; nausea, tension headaches, sore breasts, cravings, fatigue. The blood is mostly bright red/pink with dark clots.
My first questions is: Can I count on this as being a miscarriage? My second question is: Could there be something wrong with me anatomically that I am having miscarriage after miscarriage? And if so what could be wrong with me? I am in good health otherwise.

Thanks for any advice.

Answer 1

Hey Honey, I think you should call your GP right NOW, as this does not sound good at all. If you are having a miscariage, you want to get medical attention.

I am not sure why this is. The sad truth is that 50% of all pregnancies end in a miscarriage. Here is a site that gives you more info: http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/681_1192.asp.


It says: "When a woman has a first-trimester miscarriage, her health care provider often cannot determine the cause. However, most miscarriages occur when a pregnancy is not developing normally. Usually, there is nothing a woman or her provider can do to prevent it ... Among factors known to cause first-trimester miscarriages, the most common is a chromosomal abnormality in the fetus ... Other factors that can contribute to early miscarriage include hormonal problems, infections, and maternal health problems (such as poorly controlled diabetes, systemic lupus erythematosus, or thyroid disease. A recent study found that women with an infection called bacterial vaginosis were nine times more likely to have a miscarriage than uninfected women."

Please, contact you doctor righht now!

Answer 2

I agree with the rest of the girls that you should contact your doctor asap.

You might still be on time to save your pregnancy since you are still having all the symptoms. I've known of women that bleed thought all or most of their pregnancies.

Even if this turns out to be a miscarriage it doesn't mean that something is wrong with you. I've had 3 first trimester miscarriages. I have been seeing my OBGYN who has done intensive lab work, tests, etc to see if there is something wrong with me. All the results say everything is fine.

So, if you are still pregnant, congratulations... If you are having another miscarriage, I am sorry. Doctor's don't usually test for abnormalities/problems until after your 3rd miscarriage.

Answer 3

It may or may not be a miscarriage.
There could be something wrong with you or with the eggs, or the sperm
There are lots of women who have difficulties with pregnancy especially of the stop the pill and become pregnant right away.
Some have multiple miscarriages then go on to have three or four healthy pregnancies. Sometimes it is the embryo that is not viable with life. Don't blame yourself.
If you loose this one use condoms and give your body a bit of a rest say about 3 months minimum,
You should also see an OB/GYN for a full exam.

Answer 4

yes it does sound like you are having a miscarriage. id see your doctor and make sure its not ectopic etc.

ive had 5 myself and im now 15 wks preg.
i was told all sorts of things as to why i was losing so many babies, mainly by people who didnt have a clue. the worst was your fat what do you expect!
i had test after test and im 100% healty, but a little over weight, my blood pressure is low ( very good considering my weight!) i stopped smoking and drinking, ate healty took vitamins yet it still happened. theres nothing wrong with you.

only a small percentage have recurrant m/c about 1% i think, but most women will have a healthy pregnancy after 1or 2 m/c. the next time your preg your dr will keep a close eye on you. but for next time get ur self in tip top health and keep taking those pre natal vitamins regardless.

ive put a link down for a site i used to help understand m/c hope it helps for you too.

just another thing get your partner fit and healthy. sperm can affect the out come of a pregnancy. if a sperm is unhealthy it could have vital bits of genetics missing which obviously leads to m/c.

i got my partner to eat healthy and put him on daily vitamins and fish oil supplements to improve his sperm quality!

i guess it worked.

Answer 5

Im sorry sweetie... but yes it does sound like a MC. I would call your Dr. and go in to see her... you need to be seen after Every MC to make sure you do not need a D&C.
Now that you have had 2 your Dr. will prolly look into the fact that there might be an under lying cause.
If you plan on TTC again I would give it sometime and start Vitamins now... also quit any Bad habits ie smoking/drinking.

Good Luck

Answer 6

I had light bleeding for 1 weeks , then cramps, then i miscarried. Had my pregnancy simptons throughout. I miscarried 2 weeks agao and 8 weeks and im only just loosing these simptons now. I really would go doctors just to be sure cause worrying wont help.

I also went to the doctor and hospital and was told 3 times i was not miscarring. So get a 2nd opinion if your not happy.

Answer 7

well, if you haven't already, call your doctor. the fact that you are still having nausea and breast tenderness could be a good thing. call them and get in asap! at least call and see if you shoudl maybe go to er so they can do ultrasound and blood tests.

i had a miscarriage last year so i know how hard it is. my mom had two miscarriages then went on to have me and two of my brothers. so it doesn't mean you will never be able to carry a baby. i would definately talk to me doctor though. good luck. i hope everything is okay.

Answer 8

If you think you are having a miscarriage please go to the hospital. I had bleeding throughout my whole pregnancy with my daughter, so it's possible it's not a miscarriage. Medically there are things that can be done to help you and prevent miscarriage in the future. You'll need an Obstetrician, not a regular GP.

Answer 9

My friend had sex one time while she was pregnant and had massive amounts of blood come out. she thought she had a misscarriage so me and her went to the hospitl and they told her she did. Turned out when she went back for a checkup she was still pregnant. so bleeding doesnt mean your having a misscarriage. If you are having a misscarriage then u should ask your doctor if there is something wrong with you. Idk what could be wrong with u! sorry, maybe your body is just rejecting the baby. there could be lots of reasons, ask your doctor, go to the hospital now though!

Answer 10

That sounds like a m/c to me. I wouldn't immediately think there is something wrong after having 2. Most doctors wait until your third to start researching why this is happening