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Hi!II am5/6 weeks pregnant as my Dr told me on 10th of jan 2008.He asked me to come back after 15 days for further medication and all that as i concieved after a year from my marriage.This is my first time.But when i see the Dr on 25th( i.e. after 15days from 10th) she told me that your baby is not growing she asked me for pelvis Ultra sound in that report the result showed that baby is not died its 5 week 1.6 cm and both teh ovaries are normal.Then i got back to my Dr who send me for ultra sound.she said that " look i was saying their is no growth" go for DNC..I even dont know what is that.Then my ladies setting their told me whats that (cleaning).I dont have any pain ..dont have any bleeding yet then why should i go for DNC?I dont want to do that.Kindly guide me taht what is DNC what are its side effects and what should i do in this condition.I am thinking that i must wait 15 days and then do the ultra sound again.If there is any possiblity then dont go for DNC.Actually my periods were also not regular.So kindly answer that why the baby growth stops?what are the reasons and what precausions should i take during these 15 days?also tell me about DNC its side effect.because i have heard that some people might face infection problem after this?soo dooo help me in this contextt i am toooooooo mcut tense because this is my first time.should i consult some otehr Dr?And Again and again going for ultra sound is bad or not ?i mean its side effects?
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I agree with JoyRenee. Wait another week or so and have another ultrasound. If there is no change at that point, THEN you can discuss a possible D&C.

I've had two miscarriages, one needed a D&C and the other was a natural miscarriage. The reason doctor's recommend a D&C when women have a missed abortion (when the embryo/fetus dies, but the body does not expel it naturally) is that the longer the tissue remains inside your uterus, the higher the chance for developing an infection. Waiting a week or two, however, should not be an issue, so just to make sure, ask for another ultrasound before making a decision. Take care!
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You do not have to have a D&C at this time. You can wait and request an ultrasound again. This early on it can be difficult to determine if baby is alive or not! They make mistakes all the time. Besides, if you were to miscarry, you should try to let it happen naturally before going in for a D&C. Those are for women who haven't miscarried naturally. They basically scrape the uterus out, for lack of better words.

Please wait on the D&C, get a second opinion and another ultrasound. I cannot believe your doctor said that to you! I would def. get a different doctor. Wait 2 weeks (because if you were to m/c, it usually happens within 2 weeks).

Let us know what happens!
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