Question about m/c recovery

This is my second miscarriage, but my first D&C. What will happen after the D&C? Meaning, how long will I have cramping and bleeding? With my first m/c I had cramping so bad that I could hardly move. Is it the same if you have a D&C or is it not as intense? I'm having it on Wednesday. Thanks

[jen 24]

i dont know about having a d and c..i had a natural miscarriage but i just wanted to say how sorry i am u are going through this and my thoughts are with you xxxxxx

[phxskymom]

I just had my first m/c and my d&c was friday. I too didn't know what to expect but so far has been relatively painless. I had cramping and light bleeding friday , saturday no cramps and bleeding only when wiping. Yesterday and today more cramps but probably overdid things on Saturday. Bleeding still is less than af and very little clotting if any. If only my heart didn't hurt so bad... sorry for your loss I hope this puts your mind at ease a bit.

[milkmommy]

Any reason you are having a d/c?

I had a natural m/c at 12 weeks and had cramps for about 2 hours. Not bad cramps either, just enough to make me lay down. Of course everybody's experience is different.

But the m/c I had a d/c the cramps were much worse. The uterus does not appreciate a sharp object in it. And there are risks of punchure.

Not trying to scare you. You have to do what you feel is the best. Women will tell you different stories both ways.

So sorry you are experiencing this:(

Karen

[joyfulmom]

This is only my second m/c.

Ya'll are in my prayers as well!

[YvetteY]

Everyone is different it's hard to say.  I read you could bleed up to 10 days after the d & C.

[drtnyblake]

i had a d + c in december, and i had cramping for about a day. but i was still bleeding for about a week. they should give you pain medicine to take, just relax afterwards and try to stay off your feet.

[tina1111]

I'm glad to see you here. I have been thinking about you and erma, too. I had my d&c 1 1/2 wks ago now and was 12 wks also. I had soreness for 2 days, nothing intolerable. The bleeding wasn't that bad and stopped saturday. Yesterday I felt like my old self again. I've asked around and haven't found anyone else that got iv pitocin after the surgery. That for me was the worst part, severe contractions for several hrs. But it doesn't seem common. I had follow up 1/12. She said pitocin helps control bleeding and contract the uterus. I feel normal now, but I'm sure it varies.  I hope everything goes well for you. The hospital I was at took great care of me. The emotional side was far worse than the physical. I have tears in my eyes thinking of where you are now. Know that in a week or two you will feel better. I am already counting down til I can try again. I have something happy to look forward to. I hope it goes well for you. I will be thinking of you

[crystalluvsjim]

I had a d&c with my second m/c and I didn't cramp at all afterward and I only had light spotting for a few days. To be honest it was alot easier on me mentally, emotionally, and physically than m/c-ing naturally but I would have still chosen natural m/c had my doctor agreed. Take care, you're in my prayers!

[milkmommy]

Joyful,

have you had any full term babies?

[joyfulmom]

Thanks for the helpful advice! I am having a D&C because my doctor wants to send the baby for genitics testing to see if they can find out what went wrong. Plus, she said that if I had a m/c naturally, I would bleed alot since I was about to enter my 2nd trimester. I am so sorry for everyone else's losses as well. May we get through this and have a healthy pregnancy next time.

[milkmommy]

Have you had many m/c's?

Kare

[joyfulmom]

Thank you so much! I have been thinking of you as well. I am glad that you are recovering well and looking forward to your next pregnancy. I wish you the best of luck! I am glad to know what all goes on and what I will be going through, though, I know everyone is different. I did have an emotional night on Friday, but am coping with it better. Wed. will be a tough day, but I know I can get through this and like you, be happy about trying again.

[joyfulmom]

Yes, I have 2 children that I had no problems whatsoever with. They are the joys of my life.

[gidget76]

Sorry for your loss. I had a D&C 4 days ago and am still quite sore. Cramps were at worst yesterday, (may have overdone it the day before) other than that it has been physically ok. Slight bleeding day one, and now minimal (darker) spotting, but hardly any at all. Still feel very fragile emotionally, a little better today though. Think it will take time. Trying not to feel terrified that it will happen again once we start TTC in a few months.

[Sunshine1975]

I had a D & C about 1 1/2 weeks ago although I'm still spotting very little I'm experiencing lower back pain. Its getting better as the day's go on but just wondering if anyone else has experienced this too?