This is exactly what happened to me in December, took over a week of bleeding to get an appointment at the EPU. In that time the tests were getting lighter and I eventually found out I’d suffered a loss at a scan. That wasn’t communicated to the midwife who called a few days later for my first appointment so I had to tell her myself, not upsetting at all.
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Tui
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Oh god yes I forgot that bit. I had not one but two phone calls from midwives asking me why I’d missed antenatal clinic appointments. And I had called their office to tell them about the miscarriage the day after my scan. Not ideal!!
I bled carrying my second child. It was Christmas day but didn't say anything to my partner as I didnt want to ruin it for my other daughter.
Turns out I had a tear in my placenta. I had to go on bed rest. Bed rest with a 4 year old. So I just took things steady. Any way moving on I now have a crazy 18 month old.
Maybe phone your midwife in the morning? Or 111. Id get it checked out for peace of mind.
Turns out I had a tear in my placenta. I had to go on bed rest. Bed rest with a 4 year old. So I just took things steady. Any way moving on I now have a crazy 18 month old.
Maybe phone your midwife in the morning? Or 111. Id get it checked out for peace of mind.
Tui
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So sorry to hear this. Bleeding in pregnancy is always really scary. It is very positive that you have seen a heartbeat on a previous scan though. I’d strongly recommend calling ÉPAU if it continues - do you have your dating scan soon?
I do agree with what’s been previously said that my experience of bleeding in early pregnancy was that they didn’t care - I miscarried at 6 weeks and it was in the first lockdown, just told to call back if I got severe pain not managed by painkillers or if I was soaking a pad every hour (had no idea if it was a miscarriage or not at this point, was not offered a scan or any follow up). However given you are 11 weeks and you have previously seen a heartbeat I think you may have a different reaction. Xxxx
I do agree with what’s been previously said that my experience of bleeding in early pregnancy was that they didn’t care - I miscarried at 6 weeks and it was in the first lockdown, just told to call back if I got severe pain not managed by painkillers or if I was soaking a pad every hour (had no idea if it was a miscarriage or not at this point, was not offered a scan or any follow up). However given you are 11 weeks and you have previously seen a heartbeat I think you may have a different reaction. Xxxx
Tui
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Yeah it’s really tough. To be honest sitting at home for 9 days bleeding and not knowing whether I was miscarrying or not was almost worse than the actual miscarriage because I was constantly googling and trying to find any possible reason that could explain it that wasn’t a miscarriage, even when I was passing products I was still in denial. It was fucking awful and I feel like some of that distress could have been appeased by knowing what was happening. I paid for a private scan after 9 days as I couldn’t take it anymore. I’ve thought about writing a letter to them but I haven’t bothered, I know the sort of generic reply I’ll get so I don’t see the point.So sorry to hear about your previous loss, it’s awful
I completely agree with you about feeling that way about bleeding in early pregnancy. I went to my local EPU today for scan and I felt they completely dismissed me and told me to just test again in 1 week. Never repeated any blood work to even monitor my levels! I left feeling like complete shit and like I was a hindrance to them! X
HoneyBee29
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I bled at 6 weeks and it was the same as what your describing, if it’s brown in colour it’s more than likely old blood. I phoned my gp first and they told me to go to the hospital they took my blood pressure etc and they sent me home again as it wasn’t filling a pad and just told me to keep an eye and if it got any heavier to come back up. Thankfully it stopped and didn’t get any heavier and turned out to be old blood as long as it’s not bright red. I’d maybe phone your midwife and explain
PinkJen099
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I bleed in the first trimester but you like it was brown.
Brown blood is old blood which is good.
As long as your aren’t filling a pad that is the main thing.
Can you ring your maternity assessment unit at the hospital? You would be seen straight away as opposed to waiting in a&e (assuming that’s where you went with the length of wait!)
I went to the unit a couple of times and they check everything.
But I also have to add! Do not hold off, don’t feel bad for going, don’t feel scared for going. It’s important for both you and baby that your checked. That’s what they are there for!
Brown blood is old blood which is good.
As long as your aren’t filling a pad that is the main thing.
Can you ring your maternity assessment unit at the hospital? You would be seen straight away as opposed to waiting in a&e (assuming that’s where you went with the length of wait!)
I went to the unit a couple of times and they check everything.
But I also have to add! Do not hold off, don’t feel bad for going, don’t feel scared for going. It’s important for both you and baby that your checked. That’s what they are there for!
Maxine1974
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Hey i know how bloody frustrating and upsetting this is.
I bled on and off with all 3 of my children. Once I was hospitalised it was so heavy (bright red blood) but they never really found a reason as to why. So it’s definitely possible to have a healthy baby after bleeding. If you imagine there’s so much going on inside your uterus right now it’s not surprising some old darker blood is coming away. No advice to offer but I sympathise. Maybe ring your midwife for a reassurance scan rather than sitting in A&E waiting hours xx
I bled on and off with all 3 of my children. Once I was hospitalised it was so heavy (bright red blood) but they never really found a reason as to why. So it’s definitely possible to have a healthy baby after bleeding. If you imagine there’s so much going on inside your uterus right now it’s not surprising some old darker blood is coming away. No advice to offer but I sympathise. Maybe ring your midwife for a reassurance scan rather than sitting in A&E waiting hours xx
Lollipop2123
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I've had miscarriages... My most recent was at 12 weeks. I'd personally say wait it out at home - going to the hospital (in my opinion) won't really help in any way - but if you are in pain or if you are worried then go of course. Bleeding can be normal so I hope it's nothing and you are ok. Sending lots of love and let us know how you are X
Tui
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That’s great news. Congratulations!
I’m pregnant with my second - didn’t bleed at all with my first but I’ve been in hospital at 6 & 8 weeks with bleeding - (am currently 10wks + 3), mine too was brown.
I had a scan each time and they said there was no bleeding near the baby & said possibly a capillary keeps rupturing or it’s from my cervix (I’ve also had sharp pains in my cervix).
I found ringing the midwife and having her refer me to the hospital sped things up the second time - they had me in within 2 hours of my phonecall & I was there for about 2 hours whilst they scanned/swabbed and checked me.
One thing they did say was to go straight to a&e if I had any bright red blood or sharp pains in/ across my abdomen. Bless you it’s absolutely hideous when it’s Happening to you,I hope yours is non serious and your ok xxx