8 weeks - Ultra sound shown bleed behind gestational sac

[MrsXYZ]

Hi all,

I had a bleed on Sat afternoon - which was bright red and a gush, which went through panty liner, underwear and onto jeans, so was a bit of a scare. Had an US this morning at the EPU and baby is growing nicely, seen the heartbeat! There was an area of 'bruising' behind the gestational sac, which i was told could bleed again or could re-absorb. Anyone else had this? More worried for the long term health of baby than anything else?

 

[babyclements]

It sounds like a subchronic hematoma (excuse spelling) I had that with my first, but it absorbed and nothing to worry about at all. It's quite common, and nearly always absorbs and disappears later in pregnancy.

 

[bozzy]

I've had very similar news, had a scan at EPU today after bleeding last week. All looks ok with baby and measuring a day ahead (9+3), the notes they gave me state 'a small area of bleeding measuring 2.6cm x 1.8cm' but that's it, couldn't really offer any further info/advice etc. Thankfully seeing my midwife tomorrow so going to ask her.
What specifically is a subchorionic hematoma? Is it a bleed in a specific place?
(Sorry to hijack your post OP, just also really interested!)