Is it common to miscarry with a healthy heartbeat, ultrasound and blood work?

Question

My wife is 9 weeks pregnant, she hasn’t had bleeding or anything weird, but she has just been nauseated everyday from being pregnant.

At 8 weeks she had her first ultrasound and the baby was the perfect size and had a strong heartbeat. The doctor said everything looked great.

They called her today and said her blood work came back and everything looks normal and healthy.

Is it common to miscarry after having a healthy heartbeat, ultrasound and blood work? Wouldn’t her chances be low at this point (because everything is going perfect)?

This is our first baby and I am worried about my wife and the baby. We planned the baby and really want to be parents this year.

Answer 1

everything should be ok your doctor will know if thereis something wrong and let you know. it makes me very happy to see how much you love your wife and baby. every thing will be fine.congradulations

Answer 2

Of course you are worried, you are becoming a father!!! This is only the beginning.
Most miscarriages happen in the first 8-10 weeks. So relax.
It is NOT common to have a miscarriage when there has already been a good heartbeat. And the nausea is actually a good sign, too.
Nothing is ever for sure, not even once the baby is born, that's the one of the hardest things about being a parent.
So, take a nice deep breath!
Good luck!

Answer 3

Well, you can miscarry through your first trimester--12 weeks. That isn't uncommon--and if it is going to happen, it will happen usually in that time frame--that is what my doctor said and what I read in every pregnancy book I found. Once you get through that first trimester, the risk goes down. I think my doctor told me that after 16 weeks the risk goes down close to nil. Of course things happen, but on average the risk gets lower the longer you are pregnant.

That being said, your wife's nausea is normal. I didn' t have any nausea through my first trimester (I'm 16 weeks right now) just tired a lot. If everything is looking great and your wife isn't experiencing bleeding or intense cramping, just relax. I'm sure that means everything is fine. I'm of the opinon as long as there is no bleeding or severe cramping, then things are doing well. You have to think like that or you will drive yourself crazy.

I understand the worry. This is my first baby and I have waited a LONGGGG time for him. Just keep positive and be a strong rock for your wife. Hormones can make her nervous and anxious--and that is normal. Being that this is your first child, you don't know what to expect, so you worry. The worry never goes away but if there are no extenuating circumstances to make you think something is wrong, then everything is ok. But talk to your wife's doctor if you have questions or are concerned about anything. Don't feel embarassed to call or ask questions. Whatever puts your mind at rest is the best thing. Plus, the doctor has dealt with many first time parents and he/she has seen it all before.

I'm sending positive thoughts your way so you will both be blessed with a healthy child this year. Congratulations on your baby to be!

Answer 4

Once the heartbeat is heard the chances of miscarriage reduce considerably. I dont want to be a killjoy but miscarriages can still happen though after this.

I think the best bet is to be positive and stop worrying, the chances are you will have a healthy happy baby, if all indications are good so far. Worrying will not help at all (although it is often difficult not to!).

I wish you all the best, I think you will be a great daddy!

Answer 5

I would think everything will be fine just try not to worry to much stress is not good for anybody i know its hard i had my first son and never worrried and then planned a second pregnancy am now pregnant again and cant seem to get the idea out of my head but everything is going to be fine once they hear a heartbeat the rate usally decreases for miscarriage good luck in your journey through pregnacy and parenting

Answer 6

When my I was pregnant my doctor told me that normally once there is a heartbeat everything should be fine. Just remember that a women can miscarry at anytime but your chances going down after 12 weeks. Tell your wife to listen to everything the doctor says. What she shouldn't eat, do, etc, and everything will hopefully be fine. Good luck to you and your wife. :)

Answer 7

Relax, calm down. There is very little you can do to prevent a miscarriage. It is nature's way, remember. If your wife is healthy and her body is able to carry a baby to term that is all you can hope for.

Staying in bed is not necessarily the best thing for a pregnant woman to do but always check with your doctor before she takes on any exercise, even a walk around the block.

I know how you feel. Good luck!

Answer 8

unfortunatelly yes, in most cases it is not possible to find out what caused the miscarriage. But don't stress about like I did, I was so afraid of miscarriing and I am 9 months pregnant now.. Good luck!

Answer 9

The chance of miscarriage do go down after seeing a heart beat. Although its still not impossible. I think it drops to like a 5 persent chance. I no your always gonna worry, but it sounds to me (im no expert) That so far everything is going great. Congrat to you both

Answer 10

Most likely she is safe. But it is still possible to miscarry. Don't stress over it, the baby and her are doing fine and that is all that needs to by your concern. Don't dwell on the negative, think of the positives.

Answer 11

Your in good shape. Try to enjoy the experience and not worry so much. If you lose one then try again.

The odds of a miscarriage go down every week. Your 1/4 of the way there.