There is nothing you can do besides try to take it easy and wait to see what happens. Your doctor should have given you instructions for what will happen in the future... Either another beta draw or ultrasound.
DS Maxwell - 08/25/2009
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Ive been checking regularly, through luteal phase and to determine ovulation etc and i also used it to figure out i was pregnant. I did it with my first and i have no problem with doing it. So long as your gentle and have clean hands, its not a problem.
Normally, no... But you're having unexplained bleeding during a pregnancy. 1) Sticking your fingers up there will irritate your cervix and cause even more bleeding and possible complications. 2) I don't care how clean you think your hands are, putting them in there is just asking for an infection and possible harm of your unborn child.
DS Maxwell - 08/25/2009
Wedded Bliss - 05/19/15
MC - 05/15/15 & 7/29/15 & 11/25/15 (You were wished for, hoped for and loved)
If I was having unexplained bleeding and possibly a miscarriage? No. I wouldn't feel comfortable sticking my fingers inside my vagina just so I could feel my cervix. I wouldn't want to do anything that could possibly compromise my pregnancy and/or cause more bleeding.
DS Maxwell - 08/25/2009
Wedded Bliss - 05/19/15
MC - 05/15/15 & 7/29/15 & 11/25/15 (You were wished for, hoped for and loved)
I never said you could. What I did say that I would never want to take a risk to enhance something that was going on and potentially causing further harm. If your bleeding is unrelated to a miscarriage, the irritation of the cervix could be a reason for the continued bleeding.
You had asked for opinions and you are receiving them.
DS Maxwell - 08/25/2009
Wedded Bliss - 05/19/15
MC - 05/15/15 & 7/29/15 & 11/25/15 (You were wished for, hoped for and loved)
I did have a similar experience. Began bleeding at nearly seven weeks. Had multiple ultrasounds which showed baby growing and thriving. Continued to have various levels of bleeding until a little after the 8th week when we found out that baby has passed away. Testing showed a chromosomal abnormality.
I hope and pray this is not what is happening to you. Best thing to do is to take it easy and follow doctors orders. Continue to follow up and keep a close eye on any changes.
DS Maxwell - 08/25/2009
Wedded Bliss - 05/19/15
MC - 05/15/15 & 7/29/15 & 11/25/15 (You were wished for, hoped for and loved)
I had unexplained bleeding all of first tri. The only guess was that I had a friable cervix. Everything else checked out ok but I did not have any internal exams for that reason. Any little thing, even too much physical activity, irritated my cervix and made it bleed. Even Transvaginal ultrasounds did it (but still had to get them sometimes). Maybe your cervix is more sensitive this time around? I would probably leave it up to the doc/midwife on this one. Best wishes!
Your midwife has had years of experience checking cervix. I was a L/d nurse for 2 years and I don't feel comfortable checking my own cervix, especially when bleeding.
Many times, most providers will put you on pelvic rest if bleeding in the first trimester. Mine did, for 7 days after the bleeding stopped.
But since you wanted opinions, but are going to argue with everyone, just feel free to ignore me and this and go on with your bad self.
There's a lot of reasons you could be bleeding, unfortunately including miscarriage. Hopefully that's not the case. SCH can cause some pretty heavy bleeding.
Leave your cervix alone. While it won't cause a miscarriage, if that's indeed what's happening, you are very vulnerable to infection right now, and really it's pointless and only going to be irritating. If your medical personnel feel it's necessary to do (which I doubt because I had a loss and other than the ultrasound wand they didn't put anything up there), let them do it.
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healing comes in waves, and maybe today the wave hits the rocks and that’s ok, that’s ok, darling. you are still healing, you are still healing- Ijeoma Umebinyuo, be gentle with yourself BFP #2 3/21 EDD 11/28/16
If its safe to have sex all through your pregnancy, then im sure its ok to briefly touch with clean hands.
Most doctors/hcps worth their salt will say no to sex when you're experiencing bleeding, so the same should go with touching. It just isn't worth the risk of causing further irritation or introducing infection.
I hope it's nothing and all comes under control! Unfortunately all you can really do is wait and watch.
Maybe also stay away from sex till you stop bleeding or get some answers from your midwife. Per doc orders I haven't had sex since conception due to bleeding (36 wks right now). It sucks and I hope you don't have to go through that.
I love when posters frantically ask for help and then completely disregard the valid advice they've been given.
Bravo, OP.
Also, stop playing with your cervix. Even "gently" touching it could be causing irritation and bleeding because it becomes extra sensitive during pregnancy. I know you're just going to ignore this, though, because you know everything. Which begs to question why you're even asking for help.
Your experience with your first has no bearing on the situation you are in now. Every pregnancy is different (even in the same woman). Just because you checked your cervix with your first doesn't make it okay to do it now. Obviously it's irritated and needs to be left alone.
Also, sharing similar experiences from other people have no bearing on your situation either. Some have had success stories, some have had tragic ones.
Unfortunately, all you can do is wait. I hope the outcome is a postive one for you.
Everyone has given you pretty solid advice. Stop touching yourself and listen to your provider. They know what is best for you.
Just a tip, OP, getting defensive and saying people are accusing you of this and that will not make any friends around here. Take each advice as they are. We all hope everything will be alright for you.
If its safe to have sex all through your pregnancy, then im sure its ok to briefly touch with clean hands.
Most doctors/hcps worth their salt will say no to sex when you're experiencing bleeding, so the same should go with touching. It just isn't worth the risk of causing further irritation or introducing infection.
I hope it's nothing and all comes under control! Unfortunately all you can really do is wait and watch.
Yep. Doctors say all that is fine assuming there isn't a problem. You, OP, are having a problem. You will likely at least be put on pelvic rest, aka nothing shall pass.
Also unless you are thoroughly scrubbing your hands, between your fingers and under your nails for at least 30 seconds and then avoiding touching the sink or anything afterward, your hands probably aren't all that clean.
LFAF/Nov 16 challenge: Bad TV moms that shouldn't be celebrated
BFP #1 10/30/15 MMC found 11/30/15 D&C 12/11/15 EDD 7/9/16
healing comes in waves, and maybe today the wave hits the rocks and that’s ok, that’s ok, darling. you are still healing, you are still healing- Ijeoma Umebinyuo, be gentle with yourself BFP #2 3/21 EDD 11/28/16
If its safe to have sex all through your pregnancy, then im sure its ok to briefly touch with clean hands.
Most doctors/hcps worth their salt will say no to sex when you're experiencing bleeding, so the same should go with touching. It just isn't worth the risk of causing further irritation or introducing infection.
I hope it's nothing and all comes under control! Unfortunately all you can really do is wait and watch.
Yep. Doctors say all that is fine assuming there isn't a problem. You, OP, are having a problem. You will likely at least be put on pelvic rest, aka nothing shall pass.
Also unless you are thoroughly scrubbing your hands, between your fingers and under your nails for at least 30 seconds and then avoiding touching the sink or anything afterward, your hands probably aren't all that clean.
Actually, that is just for 'clean hands'. A surgeon scrubs vigorously for 5 minutes to destroy all bacteria. A decent 30 second hand wash kills 99% of bacteria.
I'm actually impressed you can finger bang yourself and feel your cervix. Can't say I've ever heard of a patient doing that themselves. we advise women who are bleeding to absolutely put nothing in their vagina at all but then again I'm just a nurse in America.
If you think we gave you a 'roasting' and 'difficult time', maybe the internet is not for you. Also, I am impressed that you saw your provider today. Not only is it a Sunday, but Easter Sunday at that.
I live in uk. Urgent care centers. Open 24 hrs a day 7 days a week 365 days a year.
Really, I had no idea... oh wait, even us dumb Americans have those. Since I am a trauma nurse, I am very familiar with them.
But my OB doesn't round in UC, the only do ERs. And since this is not an emergency, it does not warrant a ER visit. Since 1) you already had an appt with U/S. 2) your CNM/OB is aware from your previous visit and nothing has changes.
I am surprised they did not put you in pelvic rest at your first appt.
If you think we gave you a 'roasting' and 'difficult time', maybe the internet is not for you. Also, I am impressed that you saw your provider today. Not only is it a Sunday, but Easter Sunday at that.
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But she's NOT IN AMERICA. Not every country celebrates Easter. It's the same country where it's okay to put things in your vagina while pregnant and bleeding.
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You had asked for opinions and you are receiving them.
I hope and pray this is not what is happening to you. Best thing to do is to take it easy and follow doctors orders. Continue to follow up and keep a close eye on any changes.
Many times, most providers will put you on pelvic rest if bleeding in the first trimester. Mine did, for 7 days after the bleeding stopped.
But since you wanted opinions, but are going to argue with everyone, just feel free to ignore me and this and go on with your bad self.
Leave your cervix alone. While it won't cause a miscarriage, if that's indeed what's happening, you are very vulnerable to infection right now, and really it's pointless and only going to be irritating. If your medical personnel feel it's necessary to do (which I doubt because I had a loss and other than the ultrasound wand they didn't put anything up there), let them do it.
BFP #2 3/21 EDD 11/28/16
I hope it's nothing and all comes under control! Unfortunately all you can really do is wait and watch.
Bravo, OP.
Also, stop playing with your cervix. Even "gently" touching it could be causing irritation and bleeding because it becomes extra sensitive during pregnancy. I know you're just going to ignore this, though, because you know everything. Which begs to question why you're even asking for help.
Oh well.
TTC #1 - Nov '14
DS born 10/18
Also, sharing similar experiences from other people have no bearing on your situation either. Some have had success stories, some have had tragic ones.
Unfortunately, all you can do is wait. I hope the outcome is a postive one for you.
Everyone has given you pretty solid advice. Stop touching yourself and listen to your provider. They know what is best for you.
Just a tip, OP, getting defensive and saying people are accusing you of this and that will not make any friends around here. Take each advice as they are. We all hope everything will be alright for you.
Also unless you are thoroughly scrubbing your hands, between your fingers and under your nails for at least 30 seconds and then avoiding touching the sink or anything afterward, your hands probably aren't all that clean.
BFP #2 3/21 EDD 11/28/16
I'm actually impressed you can finger bang yourself and feel your cervix. Can't say I've ever heard of a patient doing that themselves.
we advise women who are bleeding to absolutely put nothing in their vagina at all but then again I'm just a nurse in America.
Hope your bleeding chills out
Also, I am impressed that you saw your provider today. Not only is it a Sunday, but Easter Sunday at that.
But my OB doesn't round in UC, the only do ERs. And since this is not an emergency, it does not warrant a ER visit. Since 1) you already had an appt with U/S. 2) your CNM/OB is aware from your previous visit and nothing has changes.
I am surprised they did not put you in pelvic rest at your first appt.
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