Booked in for D&C, what to expect?

[Vicky2810]

Hi, I have sadly lost my little baby at 11 weeks, booked in today for D&C, unsure what to expect?

[Hanj10]

I'm so sorry you're going through this. With my D&C i was admitted and had some baseline blood tests then about 30 mins before procedure was given some tablets to dilate my cervix - this caused quite a lot of bleeding but was normal apparently. Then they took me up to theatre on the bed and gave me the aneasthetic and I woke up in recovery to someone giving me a drink through a straw and trying to wake me up. I had more heavy bleeding for about an hour and they checked that it wasn't enough to worry about and checked I could have a wee then sent me on my way. Probably about 3 hours from arriving to leaving. Felt sleepy after and felt woozy and exhausted for about 3 days but then ok. xx

[Vicky2810 in reply to Hanj10]

Thanks for your reply, sorry to hear you have also experienced this. Is there anything I should take with me? Did you feel any of the procedure? What happens to the remains afterwards? They haven’t explained any of this to me and because of covid I was on my own when it was confirmed there was no heartbeat so didn’t have anyone with me to ask any questions xx

[Hanj10 in reply to Vicky2810]

I think I took a dressing gown and slippers for after as can feel a bit cold. No couldn’t feel a thing was totally under the general anaesthetic. For me as it was my first miscarriage they didn’t test the baby and so they cremated them but I would ask the nurse when you’re there as it’s important for you to know.

[Lozza8 in reply to Hanj10]

I asked for mine to take away with me. We buried them. They should discuss this with you, I had to sign paperwork on it etc but that’s in Scotland. So sorry for your loss. My D&C gave me some closure. The tablet they gave me to open my cervix made it very painful, I threw up from the pain, but they gave me pain relief which really helped and I think put me in a better mood! All the best for you, again so sorry you have to go through this xxx

[RS43]

Hi Vicky, I’m really sorry to hear that.Same thing happened to me in June. I had it done under GA so didn’t feel anything and it was over quickly. They do give you some pills about an hour before which may cause some cramps but don’t be alarmed, this is normal (it freaked me out at first as I didn’t know what to expect).

Just take your time to heal and grieve. Can DM if you ever need to talk.

Good luck. X

[Hoop123]

Hi Vicky, I'm so so sorry to hear this. Please be kind to yourself and take time to grieve. I hope you've got some support as it's a lot to take in, I'm sure.

With my D&C (about a week and a half ago now) I was under a general anaesthetic and didn't feel a thing. It was quick and I woke up feeling quite groggy and with some cramps and bleeding but was offered codeine and that seemed to fix it. From there I only needed panadol and ibuprofen for 3 ish days and the pain was very minor. I bleed heavily right away after but it was light by the time I left the hospital. I probably bled very lightly for about a week? I was earlier than 11 weeks but from what I've read this is a pretty usual response.

I had quite bad morning sickness beforehand but it was essentially gone the next day. So you may feel different...

Maybe write down any questions beforehand to take in? I had to sign a form that explained where the remains were going but mine went for testing in case it was a partial molar pregnancy. So it might be a different process.

I actually have my follow up appointment today post surgery and I'm more than happy to answer any questions you might have. I found the unknown part to be the hardest as unless I asked questions I wasn't told a huge amount.

I hope you're doing okay. Please feel free to DM me if you'd like to. Xx

[lou12208]

Thinking of you lovely lady. I also went through this with my last transfer- no heartbeat at 11 weeks. I opted for D&C and was so happy I took that choice. I did end up having to stay in over night as I had a lot of blood loss, due to the blood thinners I was on and needed some iron but other than that very straight forward. It helped with my grieving process that it was uncomplicated and pain free by heart hurt enough. Keep strong and be kind to yourself. Sending a big hug, sorry for your loss. xx

[AuroraXen]

I don't have any advice Vicky but just wanted to say I'm so sorry you lost this baby. Sending lots of love x

[RhinoCat]

Hopefully you got nice staff and have the physical

Side behind you . I was

Very emotional after it all…. Let the tears flow and the hurt out 😭😘😘💐💐💐💐💐

[Moonmatrix]

So sorry to hear about your loss Vicky. Sending you a big hug. Lost my baby at 6 weeks last week. They couldn't detect a heart beat at the first scan. Sending you a big hug.

[Fizzbip]

Sorry for your loss, I lost mine last week it's so hard.