Sch group (Subchorionic Hematoma)

[eyemom]

Oh man I'm so sorry you went through that. And yeah definitely not ok for your Dr to play down your feelings, especially with your experience. I meant my post to be more generic and I certainly didn't mean to say there's nothing to worry about because as you know sometimes there is. So anyway I'm sorry if what I said came out all wrong. But very often everything turns out okay. Praying you have a much easier go of it this time around. A loving mama can't help but be concerned.

 

[tvm5108]

I am so sorry you had to go through that. That sounds like a horrible experience. I can completely understand your fear. A doctor should be able to as well! I was going to say something similar to eyemom that your doctor is probably telling you to relax because what happened to you before is so rare. Your doctor has probably never seen something like that happen. As others have said on this forum before too, there is still so much that is not understood about having a SCH. I know doctors keep up with medical journals and what should/should not be done during pregnancy, but I feel like this is not an area that is over researched. Most doctors generally believe this condition is not necessarily extremely dangerous. I would not tell you not to worry since I think that is normal. I really hope that what happened to you in your past pregnancy was a super rare case and that this pregnancy does not have as many complications despite having a SCH.

 

[blessedmomma]

Eyemom I didn't think that at all!! No need to apologize for anything! And thank you for your prayers, very much appreciated. I actually had a different ob for that pregnancy who was very thorough. I had read plenty about sch being very rarely a dangerous situation and believed with my pregnancy that it would clear up and not be a problem. I do think going through the end of the pregnancy the way it happened made this sch a bit more scary and I automatically was afraid of what could happen when they saw it on the scan. I'm not extremely worried about it, but it did shape how I see things. I guess I would feel more comfortable if my ob was at least monitoring the situation. But instead she said I was a worrier and that if it caused problems there was nothing she could do anyways. I don't expect them to be miracle workers, but I do think it gives peace of mind to see them shrink or go away, even though mine came back.

I definitely think the one I had with my other pregnancy was much worse than this one. I bled a lot more compared to this time and for much longer. I think 13 or 14 weeks was the last time I had anything this time, and I'm 16 weeks now. I do believe a better outcome is already on its way.

 

[Babydreams15]

So yesterday was my 16 week appointment. I was a little worried because a couple of days before my appt, I accidentally slipped while walking up the stairs and I fell . I didn't fall hard, but I did bump my belly on the stairs. I was freaking out thinking I had surely awakened my SCH again . And since right now I still can't feel the baby move... I was beyond scared.

Luckily, the appt went really well. Everything looks great, baby is growing perfectly well. And..... we are team pink!!!

While I was at my appt I kept thinking about the topic we've been having here- about doctor's sensitivities to us moms that worry so much. I consider myself an extreme obsessive worrier... some things that I worry about are more important than others (like the SCH). I took with me a list of questions for my doctor - silly questions that only a worrier would consider ever asking a professional! lol! I asked all sort of silly things - from can I eat raw honey? chia seeds? chamomille tea? and my list went on and on. My doctor was sooooo sweet and patient... she answered all of my concerns and made sure I knew the reasoning behind her explanations. That's what a doctor should do... it's their jobs to ease our fears (no matter how 'silly' the fear seems to them).

 

[eyemom]

So happy to read that post!

 

[tvm5108]

That is great to hear Babydreams! I am so glad to hear things are going well. Congrats on a girl. Since everything seems good you can relax and enjoy getting girly stuff Baby girl stuff is so cute.

I have started to do more since it has now been 5 weeks since I have had a bleed. I am still so paranoid whenever I go anywhere that I will start bleeding, but I am trying to trust my doctor when he tells me that even though my blood clot was the same size I should not worry and resume activity. I am still taking it super easy and will not get off pelvic rest until my SCH is 100% gone or I am 38 weeks. Being so paranoid, I did not want to buy maternity clothes yet, but I am not fitting in my normal clothes. Old Navy had amazing sales this weekend so I got a bunch of maternity jeans, shirts, and dresses all for $3 each. I feel like once I wear maternity clothes it is out there that I am pregnant. I still have not told a lot of people even though I will be 18 weeks in a few days. I keep waiting for my SCH to shrink to tell people I am pregnant, but I am beginning to think I will be one of the lucky few that has the blood clot remain (hopefully inactive) for the entire pregnancy. I will not complain though if it continues to not grow or cause problems.

 

[blessedmomma]

Baby dreams congrats on your girl!! And I agree, even if someone is an obsessive worrier I think a dr should be sensitive to them.

Tvm I have pulled out my little bit of maternity clothes and started wearing them. I had a friend come in from Ireland (I'm in America) and she had no maternity clothes. I wasn't pregnant at the time and gave her almost all of them. So I guess I'll be starting over. I feel like I will be big this time. I'm usually not showing by now but I have a noticeable bump! 17 weeks on Sunday so I've got a ways to go!

 

[tvm5108]

You look great. You are on your eight and I feel like I look bigger than you already. I am only on four! I need your secret for how you get off all your baby weight after your kids since you do not look like you have had a lot of kids I had the same problem too. I did not plan on having any more children, so I actually gave away all my maternity clothes. After three pregnancies I had a lot too. I have to start from scratch now. It kills me to pay for maternity clothes when I am pretty sure this is definitely our last. I also have to buy all new baby boy clothes since I got rid of all my boy stuff since our last was a girl. Oh well, in the end the expense of new maternity and baby clothes will be worth it for a baby. Even all the stress and horror of a SCH will be worth it in the end for a baby.

 

[salamander91]

Hi ladies. I had a scan yesterday at 6 weeks which showed a sch. The doctor was really vague just said there was a bleed and they would keep an eye on it. I have another scan next week.

 

[salamander91]

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Forgot to say I haven't had any bleeding. Not really sure if thats good or bad!

 

[Alexourno6]

I have to be honest, I have mixed feelings about coming across this thread. I feel that I have grieved for the loss and now there may be a glimmer of hope? Here is my journey: I am/was pregnant with our 6th baby, the other five are all well and I had no complications and no bleeding with them. I would have been 8 weeks on Saturday (yesterday) I started to bleed like a period on Friday, I just assumed the worse. That night I cramped and bled very heavily and passed around 6 clots varying in size, from 2p to around a lemon size. I did check for the sac but there definitely wasn't anything other than clots. I still assumed I was miscarrying so I have grieved, it's been hard. The doc came Sat afternoon and said there is a chance everything is fine, only a scan on Monday will tell. I was shocked so I have been googling a lot and came across the sch condition and am now wondering could this be me? My bleeding has slowed and only comes when I stand up, it is very thin blood now and almost runs off my pad,if that makes sense. I really hope to get a scan tomorrow and will post an update. Thank you to all the ladies who have posted their stories 😀

 

[tvm5108]

Alex I am so sorry to hear about your problems. I too had very heavy bleeding and was convinced I was having a miscarriage. It is scary to be diagnosed with a SCH, but almost a relief since I had three episodes of unexplained bleeding before it was diagnosed. After I was diagnosed I still freaked out when I bled, but I was more prepared. I hope the doctor is able to give you good news tomorrow.

salamander91 that seems great that you have not seen any blood. I think that is a good sign. Plus, you know you have it before it has a chance to get worse. I think the reason mine got so big (at 10 weeks was 5.39 cm x 2.93 cm x 1 cm) was because I was not aware that was the cause of my bleeding, so I did nothing to help the SCH heal. I think lifting my less than one year old and all the morning sickness caused it to grow. It seemed like I always had bleeds on days that I threw up multiple times. After I went on bed rest and nausea medicine for a few weeks it started to heal itself. My advice would be if you do have a SCH just take things easy for a few weeks. My SCH got so bad because I did not take it easy that if I stood up and walked around for 30 minutes I would have a huge bleed. I know doctors say bed rest does not make a difference, but for me it was not until I went on bed rest that my bleeding stopped.

I had my 19 week ultrasound Friday and everything looks great The doctor said you can still slightly see my blood clot, but it is really thin and stretched out. The doctor did not even measure it since he said it is not an issue. The placenta was on top of the baby and the blood clot was below. He said that since the SCH never got near the placenta and is on the opposite side of the baby now everything is fine. I have had an ultrasound every visit up to now and he said I do not even need another ultrasound until my 28-30 week visit. Literally, 7 weeks ago I never thought I would make it to 28 weeks pregnant. This was the first doctor appointment I left feeling really happy. I was so nervous before my visit because this is my 4th pregnancy and I have not felt a lot of movement. The placenta is on top of the baby though, so it is acting as a buffer. During the ultrasound I could see the baby kick, but did not feel anything. I am still nervous and keep a pad in at all times, but it has been over 7 weeks now since I have bled. I am getting better at trusting my doctor when he says my pregnancy will continue fine.

 

[blessedmomma]

alex- i prayed that everything is ok! so sorry you're going through this

salamander- I would think not seeing any bleeding is a good sign, but I'm not sure. I'm praying it clears up and has no significance to the pregnancy

tvm- so nice it has gotten so small! I have my anatomy sonogram tomorrow and I'm hoping they just say it's gone. haven't had any bleeding for quite a while now.

 

[blessedmomma]

had my sonogram and baby is healthy, weighing 12 oz and measuring a week over.

I asked the lady if she could see the sch still or if it was gone and she said she didn't see anything concerning by the placenta. I don't know if that meant it's gone or what, but I'm taking it as a good sign. so very thankful!

 

[tvm5108]

Blessed momma I am so glad to hear. That is great news. Did they say when you get to have an ultrasound again?

 

[blessedmomma]

thank you! nothing is scheduled right now. she said she was sure I would be having more, but I don't know when yet

 

[salamander91]

Thank you Tvm and blessedmama. Just wanted to update. Had a scan yesterday and it looks like my sch is resolving. I couldn't actually see it on the scan I never did bleed so it must have reabsorbed.

 

[blessedmomma]

that's great news salamander!!!

 

[tvm5108]

That is great news! I am glad to hear yours was able to resolve before getting worse

I had my 23 week check up on Thursday. The doctor did not do an ultrasound since at this point he said it is no longer a concern and I am 'normal'. It still seems to good to be true to me that everything is normal from here on out. He said going on a vacation to Disney is fine next week. I am worried, but will take it easy. It will have been close to 12 weeks since my last bleed then, so hopefully I am not making any trips to the ER on vacation. That would not be so magical.

Another question, when did you all resume intercourse? My doctor told me all along 1-2 weeks after a bleed you are good to go. After reading all these posts I decide to refrain. Did you all wait until the end of the pregnancy or go back to being intimate with your husband when the doctor said you are fine?

 

[Teacher82]

Hi ladies, I hope you don't mind that I join you.

I am 11 weeks pregnant after TTC for over 3.5 years. I had an early loss in May, and became pregnant again the cycle after that.

I've begun spotting brownish red for about a week. It was once in awhile, but the past three days it is every day. It's stringy, but sometimes my cm is clear or creamy with streaks of red.

I was supposed to have my first ultrasound Wednesday September 16th but their machine needs repaired. When I told my OB about the spotting she had me go for quantitative hcg and progesterone yesterday and I'll go again Monday.

I have pinching pulling in my abdomen, but no major cramps and I haven't had a major bleed.

Do you think this could be related to a sch?

I'm so worried and just want to know my baby is ok.

I'm calling a midwife Monday because it seems in the U.S. Midwives are more supportive and accessible than OBs.

Thanks for reading and I wish you all the best.