pregnant with IUD

I am just over 7 weeks pregnent, and I have a copper IUD that is still in place. My OB/GYN tried to remove the IUD but was unable to do so. I cant find much information on this, and what my risks are. I read something about infections and a high percent of miscarrages. Im a little scared and cant find anything to educate myself with. Please help!!!

[AnnieBrooke]

I know someone who delivered with an IUD in place, but also know someone who lost a pregnancy due to an IUD in place that couldn't be removed.  For this issue, you need good medical guidance.  You might get a second opinion as to whether the IUD can be removed.  I would also talk to a high-risk pregnancy specialist.  Good luck!

[sweetangel7]

I agree, get a 2nd opinion and see someone who deals with high risk...

[clbauman7]

jessrk555, Hi, my name is Julie. I just wanted to say, that I am in your same situation. I am now 14 weeks pregnant with a copper IUD still in place. I have not been able to find any information on our situation either. It is so uncommon. If I can find anything, it is about someone who had their IUD removed.
It is nice to at least not feel so alone though. How is your pregnancy progressing? I hope it has been completely uneventful :)

[scmama]

hi I saw that you are pregnant with an iud.  I was just wondering if you had your period with your pregnancy.. I have the paraguard and have been having "movement" in my stomach I am scared I may be pregnant but I am still having my period.  Any advice would help.

[melimeli]

I know 2 women that delivered with a copper iud in place.. one baby come out holding the iud in his hand (it was like his little rattle haha) the other came out with it tangled in his hair.. they were both fine

[babymama21]

i have the mirena iud since nov. i dont get much a a period really light and stops and comes.i missed it for dec and jan but i got it 4 feb and i was just spotting only when i wipe. and i was wondering if i could b pregnant b cuz of my syptoms (symptoms), nausea , headaches fluttering movements in my lower abdomin (abdomen) loss of apettite , breast feel different tiredness, body feels diff, i took a test  last week and it came out negative but i have been feeling this way for the last two weeks. what could be possible

[sindel331]

i just recently found out that im 6 weeks pregnant with the copper iud. i have also been told that removing the iud would give me a 50/50 chance of the baby surviving. Im high risk either way and i am scared. i already have three kids and this was a very big surprise. hopefully all works out but if it doesnt i dont know how i will recover from this. but it is nice to know that i am not alone on this. but they should have more info on this matter so woman could have a full understanding on this situation.

[lthao411]

For those of you who have the copper IUD and are pregnant was a pregnancy test done before the placement of the IUD and was the IUD Place during your period?

[Wallace70]

Please let me know as soon as you can, how is your pregnancy progressing. I find myself in the same situation as you. I'm 7 weeks pregnant, with identical twins. I am having another attempt this week (hopefully) to remove the IUD. There aren't many positive reports on these types of pregnancies.
Hope to hear from you really soon. Good luck x

[jlove621]

To any women that were/are pregnant with the copper iud, what were your symptoms? Did you do a home pregnancy test if so what were the results? Any insight would help. Thanks