Small sac??

juliehollz13 · April 2016

I lurked the boards and seems like there were a lot of questions but no conclusions about having a small gestational sac. I had an appt last Thursday and then again yesterday because a metal table fell on me so my Dr. wanted to check me out for my own peace of mind. The baby is measuring right on track but the gestational sac is a little small. She wouldn't give me the details, and only said something because I asked. I asked if it's far behind and she said not significantly, and that it did grow from last week. Dr. Google says my risk of miscarriage is now 80%, and everything I've read online doesn't have the best outcome. Anyone familiar with this?

Gizmo1231 · April 2016

No experience but I wanted to say I would avoid google and listen to what your doctor says- until they say worry, don't!

R0824H · April 2016

I agree with PP, avoid Google (I should really follow my own advice too lol) and don't stress until your doctor does. Have you seen the HB yet? I've read things about the chance of miscarriage going down once a HB is seen(I think seen vs heard)

juliehollz13 · April 2016

R0824H said:

I agree with PP, avoid Google (I should really follow my own advice too lol) and don't stress until your doctor does. Have you seen the HB yet? I've read things about the chance of miscarriage going down once a HB is seen(I think seen vs heard)

@R0824H yes we've seen and heard the HB twice now.

R0824H · April 2016

That's good! I say breathe easy for now, I hope you're feeling better soon!

juliehollz13 · April 2016

R0824H said:

That's good! I say breathe easy for now, I hope you're feeling better soon!

@R0824H Easier said that done! lol. I don't think i can breathe easy until the baby's here.

sammyl1221 · April 2016

Googling is the worst! Do not go to Dr. Google.... He has a sham medical degree. If you hear and see the heart beat that's great. Did the doctor say to be worried? I wouldn't freak out yet. Just keep reminding yourself the baby is on track and the heartbeat is good.

princesslockness · April 2016

This is a chart I found, no idea if it takes into account sac sizes or anything I just thought it might help ease your mind a bit.

Miscarriage Risk By Week

Gestational week (completed)	All healthy women	Healthy women, one live embryo seen on ultrasound
	% risk of miscarriage	% risk of miscarriage
3-4 weeks	22-75%	n/a
5-8 weeks	10%	n/a
6 weeks	n/a	9.4%
7 weeks	n/a	4.2%
8 weeks	n/a	1.5%
9 weeks	n/a	0.5%
10 weeks	n/a	0.7%
8-14 weeks	5%	n/a
2nd trimester	3%	n/a
3rd trimester	1%	n/a

References: Tong S, Kaur A, Walker SP, Bryant V, Onwude JL, Permezel M. Miscarriage risk for asymptomatic women after a normal first-trimester prenatal visit. Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Mar;111(3):710-4.
Wilcox AJ, Weinberg CR, O’Connor JF, et al. Incidence of early loss of pregnancy. N Engl J Med. Jul 28 1988;319(4):189-94.
https://pregnancyloss.info/statistics/

According to these figures, the risk of miscarriage right after conception is very high, between 22% and 75%. This wide range reflects that different studies have found different rates of miscarriage. My guess is that the stats have such a wide range for these first few weeks of pregnancy, because it is hard to measure pregnancy this early.

Copied from https://www.easybabylife.com/miscarriage-statistics-by-week.html

R0824H · April 2016

juliehollz13 said:

R0824H said:

That's good! I say breathe easy for now, I hope you're feeling better soon!

@R0824H Easier said that done! lol. I don't think i can breathe easy until the baby's here.

@juliehollz13 I know it's wayyyy easier said than done, take each day as it comes

*hugs* I completely understand the anxiety though

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