Pros/Cons D&C vs Natural

Re: Pros/Cons D&C vs Natural

• desiree1988 member

  September 2012

  I had a natural mc, but didn't know how far along I was, guessing either a cp ir about 4 wks. I would of much rather that then forcing anything, if it doesn't need to be. At the same time its about what you think you can handle, emotionally.
  
  And I am sorry for your loss.

  

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• Moschic31

  September 2012

  I can't really advise on the pros/cons.  I personally chose a D&C as I didn't want to wait for the process to happen.  I also got the news at 8 weeks that the baby stopped growing at 6.5 weeks.  It could take up to a couple weeks for the natural process to occur and I personally couldn't handle that.  The actual procedure was a positive experience for me -no complications and very little pain afterwards.  AF typically arrives 3-4 weeks after a D&C but my experience was a little different as I had a very slow dropping HcG and didn't get AF until 10 weeks post D&C.  Luck to you in your decision.

  Ectopic Pregnancy * December 2008 Miscarriage/D&C * June 29, 2012

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• 1078 member

  September 2012

  I am doing it naturally. I'm not in any pain ( I took 2 Advil on day 2 and day 3). It is just a little heavier than my normal period. Today is Day 6 and I seem to be tapering off.

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• jess123456 member

  September 2012

  Unfortunately I have experienced both. My first loss was around 6 weeks and the others were later (9 weeks and then most recently in the second trimester). While I didn't have an option to let the baby pass naturally for my most recent loss, I chose a D & C for my second loss at 9 weeks. For me, it was too emotional to have to wait to let things happen again on their own. At 6 weeks it did seem like a heavy period but it was still very hard. Ultimately the decision is up to you. Sending you lots of hugs.
  

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• tailanis member

  September 2012

  I experienced them both... I would say have the D&C since is quicker.  Waiting until your body is ready to start the process is VERY difficult. With this last MC I was almost 18 wks and after the news of no heartbeat only 1 day went by and I was going crazy.  The day after I had the D&E.  Recovery was not too bad physically at least.

  ~Caleb~ If i could have a lifetime wish, a dream that would come true, I'd pray to God with all my heart, for yesterday and you. D&E 8/24/2012 EDD 1/28/2013 ___________________________________________________

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• amber2913 member

  September 2012

  I can't really give pros/cons like the women who've experienced both natural and D&C, but I can tell you what I experienced with a natural m/c.

  I found out at 9 weeks that our baby had stopped growing at 6 weeks. DH and I talked through options with the doctor and decided to wait for a natural m/c, preferring to let my body handle things in its own timing.

  I waited for three more weeks before it happened, and I understand now why many women choose the D&C route--the waiting game is HARD. Three weeks felt like forever. But now (almost a week later; it started last Wednesday), I'm glad I went natural. It's been painful and messy (cramping and bleeding were similar to normal period stuff, but far more severe), and it's taken longer than I would've expected (up through yesterday I was still having fairly intense pain and bleeding), but I do feel comfort in having let my body do its thing; I think the "closure," at least for me, was helped by this.

  I have good friends who've gone both routes, and some really encourage natural while others encourage a D&C. I really think it's just a matter of what the pros and cons are to YOU--there's not really a right/wrong on this.

  

  

  
  

  
  

   

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• lindsaylouuu member

  September 2012

  I thankfully didn't have to play the waiting game. I started to bleed last Thursday, went to the ER and was informed that I was having a miscarriage. This was my first pregnancy so I've never had a D & C but let me tell you, it was extremely painful! I was having actual contractions every 30 seconds (couldn't walk or move) and it took a while to pass the tissue. I'm still bleeding almost a week later but it's starting to lighten so I think it may be almost over. Just make sure you know what is each intels and then, although it will be emotionally painful either way, make a decision on which to do. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

  
  

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