O.k I am now in my 12th week of pregnancy. I will be done my 12th week on Sunday. Everything so far is normal and I have my next ultrasound on the 13th...in 5 days. What are my chances of a miscarraige at this point.
-Ultrasound at 6 weeks 4 days showed heart beat
-All blood work normal
-Internal exam normal
-No blood or cramping at all
I know I may sound paranoid but I just want some feedback from all you women who have done this before....I'm just nervous.
2007-03-07 06:25:44 · 33 answers · asked by Sara M 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Sounds like everything is fine.
There is a small chance of miscarriage, but honestly, I would not worry at this point...
(8 to 16% of all pregnancies miscarry by 12 weeks gestation. Another 2 to 4% of pregnancies miscarry between 13 and 20 weeks of gestation; usually for different reasons. )
2007-03-07 06:29:58 · answer #1 · answered by ♥♥♥ Mommy to Two ♥♥♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your chances of a miscarriage are very slim. The chances of miscarriage drops after the first 12 weeks. Try not to worry, stress can cause complications so just take it easy and wait for your ultrasound and you will see an amazing difference on the ultrasound. You will actually see the baby insted of maybe the more small spot you saw on the screen last time. You may see the little on moving his/her arms and legs around.
You should go to www.baby-gaga.com and make a pregnancy ticker. This way you can keep track of how your baby is growing and developing. Also you could join www.babycenter.com Both web sites helped ease my mind when i was terrified that i was going to miscarry. if you want someone you can talk to ive been where you are (im 39 weeks pregnant) and i have also experienced a miscarriage. I would love to help you with any questions you have about pregnancy or anything else. Just click my avatar and my email is in there. --good luck with the pregnancy!
2007-03-07 06:38:30 · answer #2 · answered by Jenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, there really is no way to know for sure. As long as you are doing everything you can to keep you and the baby healthy ( and it sounds like you are!) then you are doing your part. The 24 week mark is when there is a decent chance that a baby can survive outside the womb (assisted of course). As hard as it is, just try to relax. Stressing out will do more harm than good, I had the same worries and everything was fine. Just wait until the baby is born, then you will really be paranoid about everything, I know I was! Congratulations! Also you might like this website, they have a great pregnancy section, and you can enter your due date and it will show you development week by week www.ivillage.com
2007-03-07 06:39:19 · answer #3 · answered by MDJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are in your last week of your first trimester. After the first trimester, your chances of a miscarriage drop significantly. It is normal to worry with any pregnancy, especially your first, but if everything is going well, then there's no need to worry. I am 13 weeks pregnant with my second child and I am anxious for my prenatal appointment next week to hear the baby's heartbeat. I had an ultrasound at 7 weeks and saw it, but that seems like so long ago. It's always nice to have reassurance. The only thing I can suggest is to just try to enjoy your pregnancy as much as possible. It seems like the weeks drag by in the beginning, but as you approach your due date it will feel like it flew by. Congratulations and best wishes.
2007-03-07 06:50:32 · answer #4 · answered by Melissa B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, number one thing to help your chances of a normal healthy pregnancy is to not worry so much. Stress is bad for you and the baby. If you haven't been experiencing any heavy bleeding and very intense cramping then you should be fine. If the doctors feel that all your test and ultra sounds are fine then it is. I don't know what your chances are but all you can do is relax and try to enjoy your pregnancy. Trust me, I'm feeling the same as you right now with my first but I just try to stay calm. Good luck and congrats on the baby.
2007-03-07 06:34:36 · answer #5 · answered by CeeCee19 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cannot find a definite statistic; the best I can find is that the risks go down dramatically. This site is the best I could find with any numbers on it. It's for the UK, and says if you are under 35, past the 12th week the risk is only 6%, and then if you have heard heartbeat (which you have) the risk is even less, but could not get numbers on that. (http://www.tommys.org/corporate-support/statistics/key-statistics/miscarriage-statistics.htm)
Hope this helps ease your mind a bit. From all you say you are well on your way to a baby in another 28 weeks! Congratz!
2007-03-07 06:43:50 · answer #6 · answered by g-lady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you sound like me, lol. When you are done your 12'th or 13'th week, you are pretty much out of the woods. Miscarriages after that are not common at all. You will be fine. I think (I am trying to remember) that only 20 pregnancies misscarry and after 12-13 weeks, that goes down to about 5 %. After 20 weeks it is about 1% and that is then called a still birth. You hear of these things, yes... but how many more babies and people do you see walking around alive... those are the majority, the rest of the percentage. You are pretty much ou t of the woods... congradulations!
2007-03-07 06:39:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am also pregnant (first time) but 26 weeks. My best advice to you is to not worry about things like that. The worst thing you can do is put stress on the fetus and if you continue to worry about it then you are just passing that stress onto your baby. If there were any concern of a miscarriage your doctor would bring that to your attention. There is never a point in a pregnancy when you are out of the clear of having a miscarriage but don't ruin the joy of being pregnant by worrying about a miscarriage. Just enjoy the feeling.
2007-03-07 06:33:42 · answer #8 · answered by jsmalom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal to be paranoid, especially with your first. Everything you are experiencing is all new and exciting and horribly frightening at the same time. There are always risks associated with any pregnancy, but it sounds as though everything is great! All tests normal... that is great! Try to relax and enjoy the new experience. Don't hesitate to call your doctor if something doesn't feel right - a "mother's intuition" kicks in before the little darling is born. Take good care of yourself - congratulations!
2007-03-07 06:32:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All moms are paranoid about this, no matter how many times you've been pregnant!! After the third month your chances of miscarriage drop drastically! After the 20th week even more so. Chances are so high in your favor of having this baby and it being healthy!! By week 13 the baby is fully formed. Just make sure that nothing in your lifestyle involves anything that could hurt the baby and you and baby should be fine. God Bless!
2007-03-07 06:36:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋