Sch group (Subchorionic Hematoma)

[VieraSky]

If it would help put your mind at ease I would do it. It's better to know and not be stressed about it.

 

[elliecain]

My scan went really well. We are low risk for the 3 trisomies and baby was so active! Annoyingly, they could still see a bit of haematoma, but it was very grey (old blood) and looks tiny now that the baby has grown so much. They didn’t think it was any concern at all. Yay!

 

[LuvallmyH]

That is fantastic news!!! I’m so happy for you!

 

[Curlymikes]

I had a scan 2 days ago and i have a hematoma. They said its on the inferior margin if that means anything to anyone. The baby is measuring great with a hb of 172. The hematoma measured 3.4x2.5x1.3. They told me to go on pelvic rest. Aparently it was there at my 6 week scan and grew. Im mad they never told me about it at my first scan. Anybody have any reassuring stories? That it can stop growing and start resolving? I was 8+3 at the scan. Ive had no bleeding or spotting.

 

[VieraSky]

elliecain - that's great news!!!

Curlymikes - I'm not sure what they meant when they said it was on the inferior margin, but maybe someone else here will. I was put on pelvic rest when they discovered mine after a bleed at 12.5 weeks. They also told me lots of water, no strenuous activities and no lifting over 15lbs. After my initial bleed, I only had one more (a big gush) and then nothing. I'm 32 weeks today, and our little girl is doing beautifully, no signs of the SCH since 20 weeks.

 

[LuvallmyH]

A little update for me:
I had my first MW appt today. She did an internal & checked hr with doppler. I measure exactly as she would expect for my gestation, hr was in the 170's, and baby was moving around a bunch - we could hear him/her. She said because I've had no bleeding or pain she expects the issue is resolving itself and won't be a problem. A very different song than she was singing last time, but I'm really happy. I also had the genetic blood work. My scan is in 2 weeks.

 

[Curlymikes]

Glad to hear it Luv! I went back for a repeat ultrasound and my original sch had resolved itself but aparently I have a new one! They said it was away from the placenta and not affecting the sac, and seemed not worried anymore. The baby measured 1 day ahead. I also had bloodwork done and Im waiting too!

 

[VieraSky]

That's great news ladies! Glad you both got positive news xx

 

[LuvallmyH]

I had my 12w scan today. Baby looks great and there is no sign of ever having a bleed! My sch was considered moderate and my mw called the outcome a "coin toss." I had no bleeding and it looks like my body reabsorbed it. I also got my results from my cell free dna testing this week and baby is low risk across toe board and a BOY!
Stay hopeful ladies!

 

[mara16jade]

That's great news! And congrats on a baby boy! Boys are crazy, and I love it. I have a 3.5y.o. and a 7m.o. now.

 

[VieraSky]

Congrats, luv! Boys are a handful, but they are wonderful. Both of mine are absolute sweethearts.

 

[Agcam]

Congratulations to both of you. I'm pleased that things are improving.

Re: inferior margin, I believe that just means that lowest edge of the placenta.

 

[SS_Momma_of_2]

So.. I supposedly have 2 sch...one moderate in size.
My Doctor didn't have much to say about it either.
She actually stumbled explaining it to me.
I asked... Is it a risk? She answered no. But now I'm slightly worried as lots of you have been put on some kind of rest.

I have a scan on Monday..and Wednesday I'll be 13 weeks.
I'm supposed to run in a 5km on Sunday. I have been walking but haven't done much running lately just on account of being so tired. I'm not planning on "racing", just a slow run. What is your opinion ladies???

 

[BunnyN]

I wasn't told to do bed rest but told nothing strenuous like lifting bending or climbing stairs for 6 weeks. Every doctor seems to have a different oppinion about it, some say normal activity is fine, others say complete bed rest. I don't think any one really knows. Presumably depending on the reasons anything that could raise the press by raising your BP or heart rate *could* be a danger but on the other hand it might make no difference. Personally I would at least take it a bit easy for a few weeks but I think you have to decide what you are comfortable with. As it is it should disappear in a few weeks and you will carry on with a normal pregnancy but if it gets worse it can be a serious danger to the baby.

 

[LuvallmyH]

I had a moderate sch & put myself on pelvic rest. My dr & mw both said I did not need to. I guess I felt like if something went wrong I’d blame myself. It wasn’t too difficult to rest a little more & it was a short time. It’s really what you are comfortable with.

 

[mara16jade]

My prenatal specialist told me to remain on pelvic rest until the sch was 100% cleared. If I was in your shoes, I wouldn't risk the 5k. But you need to determine that on your own, so you have no regrets either way. Be at peace with your decision.

 

[VieraSky]

Late advice, but I was told no strenuous exercise (no running, but I was allowed to go for short walks), no heavy lifting, etc. I don't know how big mine was, but it was on the smaller side I believe.

 

[SS_Momma_of_2]

Hi ladies. Thanks for all your responses
I did go but took it easy.
I had a scan Monday.. A Doctor was present so I asked him about it. He said they were not if any concern at all.
I'm so happy to hear that. He was really great!

 

[mwel8819]

I'm going to revive this old post because I feel it is so helpful! I have read through all of the pages and learned a lot.

At 11 weeks I had bright red blood that pooled in my panties and I just knew I had lost my baby. I went to the ER and the baby was fine and had a strong heartbeat. Fastforward to 13 weeks and I am STILL having brown active bleeding. Sometimes clots of it. It's so gross and I just want it to stop so I can stop thinking I'm bleeding every single night.

How long did you bleed brown before it completely stopped? They told me it was a small SCH and that there was nothing to worry about but then I bled...so who I believe? Ugh, I feel like it is so unfair and it is taking the joy from this pregnancy.

 

[mara16jade]

I started bleeding at 5 weeks, and bled or spotted brown 100% of the time, until about 15 weeks. Stay on pelvic rest. Good luck!