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Postpardum D & C anyone?

shugirl76shugirl76 member
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Since I a FTM, I am wondering if anyone else has had this situation. For the last week, I have had intermittent gushes of blood that soak through a pad (once soaked through my sheets also and mattress pad). Luckily DH is still home with me and LO until 10/1. I gave birth 8/15. Obviously, I called doctor and she said that if it didn't repeatedly soak through a pad more than once and stopped on its own, not to worry about going to ER. So they had me get an ultrasound today, and she gave me two choices: take a pill that will make me cramp for four days or get a D & C and know that they got the placenta tissue out and cramp for a day or two but have surgery (have to have someone drive me, take over for me at home while I rest, etc). Anyway, has anyone had this experience and made a choice either way? What was your experience?

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Re: Postpardum D &amp; C anyone?

  • tamarar5tamarar5 member
    At this late date, the d&c might be the better option to make sure everything is completely gone and no more risk of infection. But second discussing both option with your Dr!
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  • shugirl76shugirl76 member
    Sorry you had to go through that! Thanks for your support.

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  • caballablancacaballablanca member
    I've had a d&c for a uterine polyp. You will be a little sore for a couple days, but it wasn't that bad. My mom came and helped me out that first day. I actually went walking around lowes that afternoon after the surgery. It just took me a little longer to get around.

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  • JadaBlueJadaBlue member
    I also had a d&c following a miscarriage and would echo that while it was emotionally difficult, the procedure was minor and (for me) virtually painless with minimal recovery.
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  • esmith10esmith10 member
    I also had a D&C for a MMC, and found it (physically) to be virtually pain-free. There were some period-like cramps right after, but the pain-killer they put in my IV in recovery was the only pain management I needed. In fact, after napping in the afternoon, I went out that same night.
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    BFP #1 8/8/13, EDD 4/16/14
    MMC discovered on 9/18/13 @ 10w, baby measuring 9w. D&C on 9/26/13


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