Ultrasound no heartbeat

[melissapatterson7]

I'm pregnant with my second child and i've been having some problems i was cramping quite a bit about two weeks ago i stop bleeding two days ago i was told that i might be at risk for a M/C but the blood was dark blood and it wasn't heavy at all my cramps ween't that bad but noticable i went to the emergency room again and they didan ultra sound and they said they see the fetal pole but there was no heartbeat i'm so scared is their anyway they can be wrong i have no symptoms of M/C but im still cramping a little but i think its from my UTI i feel just fine they told me to stay off my feet do you think that could help

[Elaine Brown, MD]

Hi!
I'm sorry for the delay in response--was very ill for awhile
I hope by now you have had your follow up ultrasound.  Ultrasounds done in the ER are often less reliable than those done at the doctors office, for many reasons.

You have what is known as a threatened miscarriage, and will need to be watched carefully.  Many times the bleeding stops and the pregnancy continues to term with a healthy baby.  Other times, the bleeding can increase and miscarriage can result.

There is not too much that can be done, except to take it easy and rest.

I hope by now they have seen the heart beat--that is a good sign, if present.

Good luck!
Dr B

[melissapatterson7]

they still haven't told me how far along i am yet bit i think i'm 9 weeks and i' have a doctors apointment tomorrow so i hope everything is good

[nelly2479]

i had that problem wit my 2nd preg it was caused by placenta previa i cramped all the time and bleed dark blood they always told me as long as its dark its ok bright blood means theres a problem just keep me updated i hope everythings ok how far along are u?