to go to the dr or not to go...

Kpsbabyzoe · August 2011

**disclaimer: m/c details, please don't read if this will bother you or upset you. it is sincerely not my wish to hurt anyone or remind them of a hurtful experience. but if you feel you can read, advice would be greatly appreciated.**

i know that might seem like a silly question, but despite all that happened i feel physically fine- well relatively at least. i m/c at 6 weeks on saturday and most of the bleeding has slowed. i was really uncomfortable on saturday, had heaving bleeding with large clots, but now i have relatively no cramping. my mom keeps pushing me to go to the dr. DH and i personally believe in more natural approach to family planning as well as our health care and prefer not to take medication unless it is the only option. i dont feel that i need to see a dr since most of the bleeding has stopped. i really don't want to have to go through a d&c if it's not necessary, but i honestly don't know what the protocol is here.

LexiSophie55 · August 2011

When I had a miscarriage, I waited it out. After about 6 weeks of spotting, I went in and my ultrasound was all clear. My doctor and I were both going for the natural approach. She said that as long as there was no foul odor, I didn't have a temperature, and I felt fine, then there was no need to seek medical help. I also wanted to avoid a D&C and felt my body could do it on it's own. Good luck, and it does get easier with time.

smilingsaz · August 2011

I say go...they can track your Hcg to make sure your bodies doing its job.

ally2011 · August 2011

I would go. They won't make you take medicine, but can examine you and give you your options. I have seen a lot of scary stories on here and personally think it is better to be safe than sorry. I would want the all clear from my doctor if it were me. Good luck and I am sorry for your loss.

LisAndMikey · August 2011

Since I'm pretty well-versed in miscarrying (5 natural losses), I might consider not going in except for the fact that I am RH negative and have to get the Rhogam shot within 72 hours of miscarriage. I understand wanting to avoid medical intervention, but you should at least make your Dr. aware of what is going on.

I'm sorry for your loss.

cschmit117 · August 2011

I would go. I understand the natural approach. I recently m/c but all they did was a blood test to check my hcg levels (and make sure they were going down), and a ultrasound to make sure everything was gone. Nothing invasive, just enough to make sure I wouldnt have any problems later. I know its a pain to have to go to the doctor and sit thru tests after this ordeal, but its worth it.

Im also RH- and had to get a shot afterwards. So I didnt have a choice but to go.

BellaBlackLestrange · August 2011

I would wait it out. I am also a proponent of the natural way of doing things, and I don't think you are putting yourself in danger by doing so. When I had my miscarriage my family was pushing me to do a D&C. My dad is a nurse so he was having his coworker friends tell me that it was the best way to go, but I was afraid of scar tissue so I opted out of it. I ended up taking misoprostol to speed things up, so I didn't do it all natural, but I had circumstances that didn't enable me to wait it out like I was hoping.

BUT if your bleeding comes back with a vengeance and bad cramping or you have signs of infection I would see your doctor.

Kpsbabyzoe · August 2011

thanks guys. that was all helpful advice. i think i will wait it out because the bleeding has really almost stopped now, which i take as a good sign. also i have no cramping, fever, or any sign of infection or other problems. i will tell my midwife what's going on, but i dont intend to schedule an additional check-up unless she thinks its really necessary. haven't called yet, but my guess is she will say there's no need to come in. thanks again for the thoughtful advice.

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