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No heartbeat and little growth - need advice

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hi everyone. I had an ultrasound last week, fetus measured 0.38cm and doctor said I was about 6 weeks according to the measurement. Today, exactly a week later, she couldn’t find a heartbeat and fetus only grew 0.3cm.

I am heartbroken. I hadn’t told anyone about the pregnancy so I also feel very lonely.

Should I wait for the miscarriage to happen naturally or do a D&C?

I can’t think clearly so I would appreciate your advice.

Thanks in advance

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JA-fnukPartnerNurseFertility Network UK

So sorry to read your post Hope you have been able to talk to someone as you need people around you who can give you support Have you asked your clinic/nurse for advice?

Thinking of you & sending a big hug

Janet

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Bomboncita

I'm sorry to hear the news. I just want to send you a big hug 🤗

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ButtercupGarden

I am so sorry to hear this. I went through the same thing a few weeks ago and it was totally heartbreaking and I'm still so sad. Nothing anyone will say will make it any less awful I'm afraid.

I told my boss what was happening because I was such a mess, and my closest friends and family. It's your choice but don't feel like you need to keep it a secret just because you didn't tell people about the pregnancy. You are sad and need support from the people close to you.

The miscarriage association also have a helpline that might help you, for information or just for a chat with a counsellor.

Regarding the physical miscarriage, I chose for it to happen naturally. It took about 5 days after stopping the meds for the bleed to start and when it did, it wasnt actually as bad as i thought it would be.

I hope you find the support you need and I'm so sorry again that you are in this crappy situation. Feel free to message me if you want to chat.

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Daffodils140

Hello, I am so sorry to read this, I had a miscarriage a few months ago and it’s such a horribly sad experience. Is this an ivf pregnancy? Hopefully your doctor/nurse will be able to advise you on next steps, in my case I was advised to stop my ivf meds and then my miscarriage began a few days later, that was because I opted for a natural miscarriage. Had I chosen another route then the steps would have been slightly different. Is there anyone from your clinic you can speak to? Sending much love and strength to you; miscarriages are emotionally and physically very challenging. Please feel free to DM me if you need someone to talk to so you don’t feel as lonely. x

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