TW: Missed miscarriage...

So I went for an early private scan at 6w6d and everything was perfect and then has the tiniest bit of pink spotting and some cramps early last week or late the previous week, but nothing since...we went for an early NHS scan, and they sadly found no heartbeat....going for another scan Sunday and going through the options on Sunday also. Was just looking for some advice as my body isn't recognised what is going on and still getting all the pregnancy symptoms etc...just wondering how long this can last? (The pregnancy symptoms, plus when my body would recognise whats going on?) I've had previous miscarriages, but they happened suddenly, there was bleeding and just got heavier and went from there, but this is different I dunno how to cope with these symptoms knowing my baby is no longer alive 😢 was measuring bang on the date I should be too which would of been 8w4d (would baby still grow if there's no heartbeat? Surely not?)

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Hi! This happened to me in early October, I think some hospital protocol can be different but mine offered me the chance to go home for a week and see if things will start naturally, which it didn’t after 4 days I ended up having a MVA as it was the constant thought and feeling of “is it going to happen today” and mentally I couldn’t cope, baby’s wont carry on growing unfortunately but depending on scan/the way your womb is shaped/image quality the dates and gestation can change, sending you all the love and hugs in the world❤️ xxxx

Like you I’d had a “normal” miscarriage (bleeding, cramps etc) before my missed miscarriage. I had a scan and was told there was no heartbeat. I opted for intervention as I couldn’t cope with the thought of waiting for it to happen. They’ll likely say to wait, offer a medicated miscarriage or a D&C. I had a medicated miscarriage (tablets) but they didn’t work, I was in a lot of pain for nothing so three days later had a D&C. I’m happy to talk openly about what happens with each.
Sending lots of love x

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