do doctors handle you differently this time?

[kcw81]

I had a MMC in september and now just gota new BFP. Very excited and nervous. I am wondering if you are supposed to do anything differently when you have a pregnancy after a loss. Are you recommended to go to the doctor earlier than before and do they monitor you more frequently? My first time around they said I didn't need to go in until I was about 9 to 10 weeks along. Would they want me in earlier this time?

 

[zoe87]

I had a MMC in september and now just gota new BFP. Very excited and nervous. I am wondering if you are supposed to do anything differently when you have a pregnancy after a loss. Are you recommended to go to the doctor earlier than before and do they monitor you more frequently? My first time around they said I didn't need to go in until I was about 9 to 10 weeks along. Would they want me in earlier this time?

Hi firstly congrats on the BFP! Secondly I know how worrying it can be getting pregnant again after loss.
I know different areas of the country or different countries handle things differently. But myself after 2 previous losses havent been monitered frequently. (which i think is quite disgusting because i think they should after 1 loss)
I had some cramping when i first got my BFP so had 2 scans at EPU but i wouldnt of got these if i hadnt of gone to urgent care.

I would recommend u tell you GP as soon as bcos Midwife may want to see you earlier or your GP might be able to give u better advice if you express your worries. I know in some cases GP's have referred people for an early scan!

Wishing you a happy && healthy 9 months

 

[kcw81]

thank you so much zoe! I thought no one would reply. congrats to you too! I think unless something happens like blood or cramping I will try to wait till I am 5-6 weeks and then call and see what they say. thanks!

 

[zoe87]

thank you so much zoe! I thought no one would reply. congrats to you too! I think unless something happens like blood or cramping I will try to wait till I am 5-6 weeks and then call and see what they say. thanks!

Your welcome Ive just had my midwife appointment & i told her how worried I was she said the littest bleed I get (if i get prayingnot) she will send me for a scan.
So hopefully your midwife will be the same with you.

 

[littleblonde]

Congratulations. Im popping back in hope thats ok. I wasnt monitored anymore either.I was told that as it was an early loss there was no need. I did bleed again so i did get early scans but that was for freash bleeding. Hopefully your more lucky.

 

[Hoolie]

No I didn't get any additional care due to my mmc in August either. But I'm in the UK and I notice you're in the US so it may be different for you.

I went private for an early scan.

Congratulations on your BFP.

Alex

 

[sar35]

i had mmc in Jan10 and was told by epu that i could self refer when i got pg again, so i did, got an early scan and bloods. havent even told mw or gp yet

 

[rainbows_x]

I haven't been handled differntly I think. I had early scans & bloods done but that was due to suspected ectopic.

 

[lori]

My doctor didn't recommend that we do anything beyond the usual prenatal care, but has been really great about letting me decide what I need to feel comfortable. I got pregnant again very quickly after my mmc, and was a wreck.

He usually doesn't see pregnant patients until around 12 weeks, and this time when I called for an appointment I was told he was all booked up until 14 weeks. I told them I was really worried as I had already lost my baby by that point the last time, and so he agreed to come in on his lunch hour to see me at 9 weeks. Although there was no medical indication, he told me he would be more than willing to send me for an early ultrasound just because he thought that I really needed to see this baby. He also offered to test hcg levels, which I declined.

I hope you find someone who can offer some support. All the best