Loss and a question.

Kath713 · February 2015

Hi all,

Leaving the boards for now. First ultrasound showed no heartbeat at 8 weeks. Heart was formed but no beat.

My question is how many of you had a second ultrasound following a first one where the doctor determined the pregnancy was not viable? My husband wants to request another ultrasound next week just to be sure there is no fetal growth and heartbeat. He wants to be certain before we schedule any medical procedures for miscarriage but haven't heard of anyone having a follow up ultrasound after the doctor diagnosis miscarriage. Last year when I had a miscarriage, I had ended up with two ultrasounds because the first showed a slow but present heartbeat. The second had no heartbeat so we knew the pregnancy was over.

Are doctors usually open to a follow up ultrasound to confirm miscarriage?

babybailey915 · February 2015

I had 2 US 10 days apart to confirm the miscarraige. I would say do whatever you have to in order to put your mind at ease. I will be leaving this board as well unfortunately. Good luck to you!

berticus87 · February 2015

I'm so sorry you are dealing with this. I know a girl who was pregnant and had an appt where they told her there was no heart beat. She had a second opinion and u/s and still no heartbeat. The day she went in for her d&c they did one more u/s to be sure before they did the procedure and sure enough there was a heartbeat! She went on to have a healthy pregnancy and delivery and now has an active little boy. I know it may be rare but I pray that maybe this is the case for you too! Best of luck!

hrossi253 · February 2015

So sorry you are going through this! I have no experience here, but I've seen a lot of the other girls posting about going in around 7-8 weeks, not having a hb, and then having an u/s a week later and having a healthy baby in there. I don't know anything about seeing a heart but it not beating though. Was the Dr. positive on m/c diagnosis? He didn't think maybe it was too early or anything? I would ask if you can have another u/s to make sure, it can't hurt to ask! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!

JosefinK · February 2015

I'm a first time mum so no personal experience of this, but I've read that early ultrasounds may not always pick up the heartbeat if 'there is something in the way' ie. placenta etc. I think this is why they only do u/s at 12 weeks in the UK, as by then it is certain. If I were you and still that early I would definitely wait a couple of weeks and then do another one. Fingers crossed!

babybailey915 · February 2015

I am a very optimistic person and I hope that holds true for you! However, my doctor told me I have something called a blighted ovum. Everything is developing great and my hcg levels have been doubling but the US shows no baby. No fetal pole at all and this was at almost 9 weeks. Luckily this is like a fluke accident and doesn't repeat itself. Hopefully next time I will have a happy healthy baby boy or girl. I hope everything works out for you!! I will keep you in my thoughts xo

excited2bmommy09 · February 2015

I have no experience in this area either, but I would say a second opinion in the medical field is definitely not unheard of so I wouldn't think a second ultrasound would be any different? I don't blame you guys for wanting to be 100% sure before taking any action. I'm so sorry you are going through this and I hope and pray for the best outcome for you

slp213psu · February 2015

I don't think it can hurt to ask for a second ultrasound. I don't want to give false hope and I do hope for the best but I have a friend who had an ultrasound with just a sac (supposedly) and a second u/s the day before a D&C showed a healthy baby and heartbeat. Her LO is 2 this month.

lovesgummies · February 2015

I would say request that second ultrasound. You'll never regret getting that confirmation. But you might regret it if you don't ask at all.

I am sorry for what you're going through.

irenejean · February 2015

If a second ultrasound puts your mind at ease, I think you should do it. I don't have personal experience with this, but there are a number of threads on this board where people didn't hear heartbeats early in pregnancy, then had follow-up ultrasounds where they did hear heartbeats. I imagine if I were in your shoes, I'd get a second ultrasound. I'm sorry you're going through this!

SuzyHomemaker07 · February 2015

You should absolutely have another to feel more resolved. I needed more blood work to feel secure in scheduling a D&C, my dr obliged. Don't feel bad doing what you need to. You don't want to look back and think what if.

LittleMommaBlueHen · February 2015

I would probably do a follow up ultrasound in a week or so. There are instances where dates are off and the next time an ultrasound is done there is a beating heart. I am sorry you are going through this right now.

Ali+Cee · February 2015

You have every right to request a second ultrasound. I'm so sorry you are going through this. I'll be praying for you.

GingerPop79 · February 2015

I think a second ultrasound is a good idea and definitely not unheard of.

pregat40 · February 2015

I agree with everyone but I may also add a D &C is not required as you will normally expel the tissue. I had 2 miscarraige and never had a D&C but that's because I'm not fond of the scraping of my uterus, it can leave scar tissue in there making it more difficult to conceive so I opted to just let my body do its thing but whatever you decide is the best course to take.

J0C0TX · February 2015

I'm so sorry.
If you don't want another ultrasound make sure to get another bloodtest done to see where your levels are. That's what I had done but I knew my dates so well that another ultrasound wasn't going to help me at the time.
Take care of yourself!

mill1020 · February 2015

So sorry to hear you're going through this. Yes, you have every right to request a second ultrasound/second opinion, and it's a perfectly reasonable thing to do.

Take care...

Katrina919 · February 2015

2 years ago I had a blighted ovum. Beautiful sac but no baby inside (drs words not mine). They had done two US before determining what it was. My levels started off very very low so they knew something was off. We are pregnant again, I am 10weeks today and saw the heartbeat at 7weeks. I am still nervous but we get to hear the heartbeat monday. Sending good energy and thoughts your way, it is an emotional experience.

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melco19 · February 2015

I'm so sorry.
I say do what you need to do to find closure. If your husband wants another one, than do it. It is a hard enough situation without constantly wondering 'what if'.

snikai · February 2015

I have had several missed mc's and I know how painful it can be. I'm so sorry you're going through this. I was told before that blood tests were the best way to predict mc. Have they done blood work??

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indogbeersiveonlyhadone · February 2015

I have no better advice then the ladies have already given, just wanted to tell you how sorry I am you're going through this. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

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