Subchorionic hematoma first trimester: please share your stories

[Swimming87]

Hi all, I would like to ask people that have experienced a subchorionic hematoma during the first trimester to share their stories and outcomes please.I was diagnosed with one at 6 weeks so 9 days ago.since then I've had 3 big bleeds, the last one with cramps and I went to the hospital for a check up. At all times embryos seemed to grow fine and measured as expected. The hematoma still there. I've only had two scans and in the first one the hematoma was not measured so I cannot yet tell if it's improving. I have another scan next week and I shall see. Last time it measure (the hematoma) 26x12x14 mm.

I guess what I'm asking is stories of all kind on how long it took the hematoma to reabsorb if it did and how did you pregnancy develop?

I'm am so so down that I refuse to think of myself as pregnant and I regret telling the few people I told so far. I wish nobody knew again and I could just pretend this is not happening

It's quite sad.

Thanks for sharing everyone 🙏

[Millbanks]

Hello lovely,

Sorry to hear you're going through this.

I had an SC at 17 weeks - it was huge 10cm x 6cm - I bled quite a lot and it was super scary - I had weekly scans so was reassured that all was ok with the baby. They are quite common in IVF pregnancies for some reason. As it's outside the embryo's sac its not directly affecting it / them so they should be fine.

Mine took about 3 weeks to resolve xx

[Swimming87 in reply to Millbanks]

Hi Millbanks, thanks so much for sharing. This is reassuring to hear I was literally lost for words when they told me, there is no end to the surprises isn't it? I know from you other posts that all went wen at the end and I'm so glad. Thanks for sharing again it really makes a difference as the clinic can't tell me how common this is! Thanks a million xx

[Millbanks in reply to Swimming87]

Oh it’s never over until that babe is in your arms! It’s the most brutal journey…

Yes all was good - he’s just turned 3 and is very happy and healthy.

I think it’s very common as I said, especially in IVF.

Wishing you all the best for your pregnancy xxx

[Swimming87 in reply to Millbanks]

Aww 3 💞 thanks hun xx

[Toffeepudding99]

I did. I can’t remember the measurements but I remember that it didn’t cause concern for anyone who performed scans; just me! I had two red blood bleeds at 6&8 weeks and then on and off spotting. My last bleed was actually on the day of my 12 week scan and I’m guessing that being probed by the sonographer jiggled about the last of the bleed from it was hematoma was not to be seen at 20 week scan and I had no bleed or spotting after that time. All went well for the rest of my pregnancy and my little 11wk old has just woke me up ☺️

I know what you mean about feeling your pregnancy isn’t real - I was too scared to enjoy mine whilst bleeding/spotting.

[Swimming87 in reply to Toffeepudding99]

Thank you for sharing really, I'm sorry you had to go through this too. So frightening! But how sweet imagining I may have s little one waking me up one day..

[Infragilis]

Hi, I had spotting from 6 weeks and a bleed at 9 weeks and then the hematoma went. I'm 20 weeks now so all continued ok for now. Wishing you the best of luck xx I know the bleeding is terrifying. I've had three previous miscarriages so seeing the blood for me just meant it was over but it isn't always the case as this time I have had a different outcome. What is keeping me sane is going for private ultrasounds on a regular basis.

[Swimming87 in reply to Infragilis]

Hi! Thanks for sharing your experience! And congratulations on your pregnancy 💘💓 I think this is a good idea going for private scans as I don't think I can cope if this keeps happening! I have a friend doctor and she told me she can scan me whenever I want 😄 I'll take advantage of this luck

[Infragilis in reply to Swimming87]

That's really good that you have that option. I would definitely take her up on it as I was getting so anxious in between scans when they were longer than 2 weeks that I couldn't take it. Would rather pay more for peace of mind.

[Betty2025]

yes I have one had two big bleeds so far one at 6 weeks and 9 weeks I never had pain just gushes of blood went to scans baby is fine I’ve just had my 12 week scan and they can still see the bleed but didn’t seem worried and I am still bleeding although it has started to clear up and it’s always brown blood they told me brown is good … mine measured slightly bigger than yours I am sure I can’t find the papers to tell you right now but I honestly wouldn’t worry but if you do ring the early pregnancy xxx

[Swimming87 in reply to Betty2025]

The EPU I visited has been great yes. It's just so much time we spend as women for these things! I find it very frustrating the mix of emotions and practical time lost to find things out and get care! Thanks for the words of encouragement xx

[Betty2025 in reply to Swimming87]

I know exactly how you feel my bleeding is just coming and going I long for it to stop x

[Sarascottxox]

I had a hematoma with my first pregnancy. They never measured it so not sure how big but did say it was below the embryo, near my cervix which was a good thing apparently. I bled at 5 weeks, 7 and 9 weeks. The 7 week one was quite alot and I feared the worst. All was find though and noore bleeds after the 9 weeks one and my little boy is 2 today!! I'm also 7 weeks pregnant withu second and had a bleed last week. Scan and embryo seems fine but no sign of a hematoma. I'm told bleeds are just common in early pregnancy and especially with IVF pregnancies. It's really stressful but if you have had scans and embryo is developing as it should try stay positive. The blood will pass hopefully before your second trimester and you can relax xx

[Swimming87 in reply to Sarascottxox]

Congratulations on your second pregnancy 🥰 and hearing your experience has been very reassuring, thanks for taking the time to write it down. I'm saving screenshots and I think I will read whenever I feel down in the coming weeks, thanks 🙏

[Betty2025]

just to add I know how you feel everytime I have the bleeds it got me down I’ve had several miscarriages so thought it was over and was a nervous wreck and felt like why is my body letting me down but please try and keep the faith you’ve seen baby and heartbeat that’s a good sign x

[Swimming87 in reply to Betty2025]

I will try very hard to focus on that heartbeat yes. I have a scan on Tuesday. Thankfully I planned a busy weekend with friends visiting at home, so I can rest but also be entertained and distracted 😊 I also had 1 miscarriage, and it has traumatized me for life. I cannot imagine going through more but it is a very common reality I'm aware. Sorry it happened to you. These stories are not told enough so when it happens it really can scar you. Thanks for sharing your experience and I wish you all the best with your pregnancy 💘

[Betty2025 in reply to Swimming87]

Let me know how your scan goes keep busy and you will see baby before you know it xxx

[Eloquentia]

Hi! I am sorry you are going through this, it is so so scary when a large bleed happens! I had a large haematoma at 5w3d, big, painful, scary bleed. My EPU didn't even want to see me because they thought it was over. My clinic arranged a scan but I went for a private one in the meantime because the uncertainty was just too much. Luckily, it was a haematoma and we could see the baby and hear its heartbeat. I was told haematomas were common in IVF pregnancies and even more common when you take blood thinners. I was taking baby aspirin and told to stop it immediately. I was also advised to rest as much as possible, work from home if I could, no standing or walking for more than 20 minutes at a time. The haematoma was quite large, larger than the embryo with its sac, so it threatened detaching it when it emptied itself. Luckily it resolved itself by the 12 week scan and I proceeded to have an uncomplicated pregnancy. Very best of luck!

[Swimming87 in reply to Eloquentia]

That must have been super scary but how wonderful that all went well despite the super scary size! I'm very pleased for you and it gives me hope. Thanks for sharing 🤗

[Blahblahblahxxx]

Im currently 34 weeks pregnant and had a SCH in my first trimester. First big bleed was at 5 weeks with lots of cramping, convinced I was miscarrying but managed to see a heartbeat at the early scan. Another bleed at 6 weeks with cramps then again at 8 weeks (no cramps). I was having scans every two weeks and it was growing until after the 8 weeks bleed it started to reduce but then when it came to my 12 week scan it had gone! 🤷🏼‍♀️ Baby is as thriving at every scan and no professional was concerned about baby, I was told it depends on where the hematoma is in relation to the embryo in the early stages. I've had no issues since, no more bleeding.

It's horrible and scary expecting to see blood every time you go to the toilet especially when it's been an anxious time getting to this stage and if you have had previous losses. It's cruel!

My local epu were amazing and saw me all the time for reassurance.

Sending you lots of luck, I'm sure you will be fine it's just getting over another hurdle!! 💕

[Swimming87 in reply to Blahblahblahxxx]

Ahh yes such a weird place to be. Never ever a dull day in TTC or pregnancy. Even when I think I am prepared for the worst BANG I get something I haven't even heard of 😅 my hematoma is on the opposite side of the uterus compared to where the embryo is attached so this is good. Fingers crossed and thanks for sharing your experience 💖

[Blahblahblahxxx in reply to Swimming87]

That's a good sign. I was told nearly all reabsorb by 12 weeks so fingers crossed this is what happens for you too 🤞🏼

[Twiglet2]

I had horrendous bleeding with clots and cramps and I was sure it was over with my first son’s pregnancy. I first saw the hematoma on a scan at 5.5weeks when they were checking for apropos due to the bleeding and trying to see if I had miscarried. It was between embryo and placenta and was at risk of detaching it and causing miscarriage at that point it was bigger than the sac of the baby. I was scanned weekly by the clinic until 8.5 weeks when it finally started to resolve itself and couldn’t be seen anymore but I bled until 10 weeks still. The rest of the pregnancy was normal, vagu al birth no complications and my son is now nearly 4 and totally fine! I was of course terrified and it stuck with me the anxiousness for the pregnancy but baby was fine! 2nd son I had bleeding with they didn’t see the cause (which was actually a bit worse not knowing why!) and that also resolved itself. Plenty of rest for you to give it the best chance but there is lots of hope former scans outcome that it will be the same for you and resolve itself. Fingers crossed for you and thinking of you 🤗💜 xx

[Swimming87 in reply to Twiglet2]

Hi Twiglet wow hematoma so close to the placenta and it resolved! This is excellent news a d gives me more hope. So the statistics of what I'm reading here is all positive, I hope I don't skew from what it seems to be the norm 😌🤞thanks 🙏

[Twiglet2 in reply to Swimming87]

Yeah it was only slightly pushing the embryo away from the lining but still a worry! They showed me the scar on the placenta after I delivered it, it’s amazing how our bodies can heal these things themselves.

You are doing great, you got this 🫶🏻and hopefully will all be a distant memory in a few weeks when things all settle down again and you can get back to telling people your happy news xx

[Swimming87]

Thank you all so much for your stories, you have helped me so much. I feel a bit more positive and I shall update you on the little one progresses!