This is my first time ever posting to any type of group forum, but I am ripping my hair out.
Myself and my partner have been trying since last November (2017) I know that's not long, but first cycle we fell straight away. We were both over the moon, at 11 weeks I miscarried. This was a big blow, but I read up and realised it wasn't uncommon.
We had one normal cycle and then fell again, this time miscarrying after 6 weeks. Both times I have been lead to believe its normal and there is nothing I can do to stop it.
However I work in theatres in the recovery room which doesn't have any type of air filtration distemper for waste anaesthetic gases (known to cause miscarriage, among other things) I have done a lot of research but wondered if anyone has had similar experience, and what did you do?
Also it will be 6 weeks on Friday since I stopped bleeding from my miscarriage and no sign yet of a period, is this normal? I thought I would have turned by now.
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*It should say air filtration system for waste anaesthetic gases*
I’m so very sorry you’ve had to go through this! I’ve had 3 missed miscarriages and a series of chemical pregnancies but after the first one I referred myself privately and found out I have a blood clotting issue so all my pregnancies were unsupported also I had an erpc with the second miscarriage so we could perform a test and my baby girl had trisomy 22 miscarriages are beyond devastating and so common. My friend had a healthy baby girl then 4 miscarriages before she had her healthy baby boy. It’s worth discussing with a Superior if these gases could be causing harm and getting checked out fully for immune/clotting issues. Sending lots of love xxx
I'm in discussions with both my manager and occupational health atm, just a waiting game I guess.
It sounds like you have been through a lot, I'm so sorry to hear. But I wish you all the future success, surely knowing about the clotting disorder means they can do something to help you?
I really hope they can help and reassure you, please let us know how you get on. I’ve had a lot of ups and downs in the last 3 years but after a time of grief my husband and I seem to come back stronger every time. They’ve put me on Clexane now which will hopefully help. It such a delicate, precious thing but I pray we all get to have our precious babies soon 🙏🏼😘xxx
Hi Kvelvetrose. I think it might be time to check your hormones gain. Perhaps wait a couple of weeks and see whether your cycle returns to normal. Without scaremongering, I would ask to be transferred from theatre until you are 12/40 wks pregnant again, as I know that anaesthetic gases are known to interfere with pregnancies. Something to discuss with your specialist and manager perhaps. Obviously, I wish you huge luck next time you become pregnant. Diane
Yeah, there are a few options for me to move either into theatre (where there is air filtration) reception or possibly permanently in the acute pain service. I just need occupational health to get back to me on how long I need to be out and from what point, and where I can go.
Check my hormone levels? I did a pregnancy test this morning which was negative. I plan on waiting 2 more weeks and if I still havnt turned go to the docs.
Thank you so much, I'm overwhelmed by everyone's kindness xx
Hi Kvelvetrose. You seem to be on top of things, so well done. From what I was taught, it’s the first 12/40 wks of pregnancy to be careful with the gases, so maybe speak to Occupational Health again, and make sure you’re working in a safe environment pre-conception too. Good luck! Diane
hi, although unexplained fertility for us, i am convinced my exposure to cytotoxics as a sister on a chemotherapy unit for the last 10 years had a part to play in my infertility. If you are pregnant or trying to, or going through fertility treatment you should have a risk assessment done by your manager. I was advised to avoid hazardous chemicals during my treatment and subsequent pregnancy and when i go back in 5 weeks, i will continue to as i am still breastfeeding. This is all backed up by our occupational health team and risk management team (NHS trust) i don't know if your manager is aware, but i would definitely ask to have a risk assessment and avoid these hazards. The silver cloud for us, (our gorgeous boy aside!!) Was my unit have now implemented closed systems for cytotoxic administration which drastically reduces exposure 👍 there is a LOT of info out there about exposure to hazardous chemicals for nursing/medical staff, quite scary stuff! Don't let work ruin your chances of a family! They can't ignore your concerns. Best of luck. Xx
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miscarriages are beyond devastating and so common. My friend had a healthy baby girl then 4 miscarriages before she had her healthy baby boy. It’s worth discussing with a Superior if these gases could be causing harm and getting checked out fully for immune/clotting issues. Sending lots of love xxx
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