Miscarrying?

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Miscarrying?
« on: September 15, 2009, 04:13:09 PM » by Ilyana

I'm seventeen and guessing about five weeks pregnant. Things have been fine up until yesterday morning when I started experiencing light bleeding without cramps. This afternoon the bleeding became heavier and I've also passed some blood clots. Still no cramps.

I haven't been to a doctor yet because of lack of funds, but I'm really worried I'm miscarrying. Would there be any other reason for the blood, etc.? Are there any precautions I should take? Something I should do?

Thanks in advance for the help.

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Re: Miscarrying?
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2009, 04:19:25 PM » by amy3js

Try reading through this thread:

http://www.welltellme.com/discuss/index.php/topic,20658.0.html

and see if there are some answers there. I hope that helps.

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Re: Miscarrying?
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2009, 08:04:19 PM » by smileyface

You said you haven't been to a doctor because of lack of funds. Have you tried a teen pregnancy center type thing? Depending on how big of a city you are near, they might even have an ultrasound machine. It might give you peace of mind, at least.

I will be praying for you!
~Andrea

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Re: Miscarrying?
« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2009, 09:05:26 PM » by ndmomof6

My midwife had me take lots of Vitamin E when I had spotting with my last pregnancy.

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Re: Miscarrying?
« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2009, 09:21:42 PM » by rejoicing

I would check your local hospital...many have free care available through charity funds...they don't advertise, but its there for situations like this...

I am sorry to say, but if you are having clots, then you are more than likely miscarrying. This is what my midwife told me. I had some spotting and bleeding early on in this pregnancy and was put on bed rest immediately. I had what looked like clots to me, but was just streaks of blood and tissues. My midwife said there is a difference. Are you sure they are actually clots? I would try keeping off your feet and see if it helps or slows.

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Re: Miscarrying?
« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2009, 05:35:47 AM » by Ilyana

No, I'm not sure they're actually clots. I checked and the local health department has free care available, so now I have an appointment for 12:45 this afternoon. Until then I'll keep off my feet and keep praying.

Thank you everyone for you help.

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Re: Miscarrying?
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2009, 08:10:19 AM » by rejoicing

If it helps, the bed rest was hard, but it did its job...I am still pregnant!
I know other ladies who had SCH bleeding and other explained bleeding and didn't have to be on bed , but mine was unexplained, so my midwife said it was safest to stay off my feet until we knew why (never did).

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