Anyone deal w/ an SCH?

[hmr11913]

Any ladies in here dealt with an SCH?? 

I was looking for some advice on questions I should ask my DR as I wasn't able to see him yesterday and had to see someone else. Also, I'm a little uncertain... is this considered a "clotting disorder"? Should I be tested for anything else? 

I'm so nervous and confused! 

[Winnifred]

Hi there hmr11913, I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing this! I have a "small" SCH as well, but I haven't had any bleeding at all. We saw it on the u/s at 8 weeks, and my OB was not concerned (although of course he mentioned the placenta issue too which stresses me out). These are the questions I asked and the best I can remember for the answers:

Should I be on bed-rest or limited activity? A: No, I could start working out again if I wanted. He said there's not really any research to show that bed-rest helps to resolve the SCH, but that most doctor's suggest it because it just seems like common sense not to 'overdo it.'

When should I call their office if something happens? A: Call if I bleed, they will do an ultrasound. Don't call if I'm bleeding after sex.

Will they monitor it all? A: No, they'll check in on it during my A/S if there's no bleeding. He seemed to think it will be gone or still very small at 18 weeks. He did say that there isn't anything they can do anyway if the SCH does cause any issues or tears the placenta. Not very comforting!

That's all I can think of at the moment. I don't know about the clotting disorder or any additional testing. The best explanation I've heard is that the SCH can be like a bruise between your uterus and gestational sack. I don't believe they are related to any disorder.

I hope that your SCH resolves without any further complications! If you need any support at all, feel free to PM me.

[hmr11913]

Thank you so much Winnifred, that definitely helps. I'm waiting on a callback from my regular OB since I had to see a different one yesterday; I'll feel better I think once I hear from him that this was "small" and that he's not concerned.

The DR I saw yesterday did say that usually you don't experience bleeding with it, as your body absorbs the blood, I guess I'm just one of the lucky ones..... Thanks for your q&a! While this isn't ideal to have, it's nice to know that we are not alone.

[Winnifred]

Happy to help! That's weird to me that they said the SCH's normally don't bleed... I think that's how most people find out they have one! But I guess I'm not officially a doctor so we'll just go with it

I hope your actual OB can give you some comforting info!

[hmr11913]

That's what I read on google too, that they are most often found by an u/s after bleeding.

Thanks! I'll let you know what he says.

[xoxo]

Similar story to Winnifred. Mine was discovered at 6 week dating scan. Small, not near baby, no bleeding. Doctor was not concerned but did say to "take it easy." Specifically said "no jumping jacks" ...random, but I have not done any jumping jacks! I was freaking out a little, but I'm hoping because it was small and far from the baby everything's okay. Doctor said they typically go away on their own.

I go back in for my 12 week N/T scan later this week, so I hope to have more information. I'll follow up here if there's anything to add.

Hope you're feeling okay hmr11913!

[hmr11913]

I hope that your N/T goes well xoxo!!! Keep us posted.

Well, my OB didn't really answer any of my questions... just said this:

Good Morning,
Dr said that subchorionic hemorrhages are very common and they usually resolve on their own. You do not need any lab testing. He said he can order a follow up ultrasound next week for you.
Try not to worry!!

[Winnifred]

hmr11913, LOL of course. Do they not understand that we're sitting here googling everything and freaking out?!? At least you're getting an u/s though! My OB's office acts like ultrasounds are still some super advanced technological thing that they can only use when absolutely necessary. Boo. It's like they have no idea how many ultrasounds I've had over the last few years when I didn't even have a baby growing in there...

[hmr11913]

He HATES when I tell him that I googled something and then ask questions, ha ha ha, so I left that part out although I'm sure they know that's exactly what I did! (of course!!!)

My OB has given me an u/s anytime that I've felt I needed reassurance.... he's awesome like that! When I was pregnant with G, she had the hiccups A LOT and one day it was over 10x and DH (stupidly) was like "is that NORMAL!?!?!?" so of course I asked Dr Google and I found something that said it could mean the blood flow thru the cord was bad and they were in distress. SOOOOO..... I had to call them of course and see if they could give me an u/s at 33 weeks to make sure the blood flow was okay through the cord. I'm sure they think I'm a real whack job! LOL.

[xoxo]

hmr11913, and Winnifred, Just wanted to let you both know that there was no evidence of the SCH on my twelve week scan. I saw a MFM doctor today because I'm old, and he reiterated that they usually absorb when they're discovered so early on. Placenta was good. It was very reassuring!

[Winnifred]

xoxo, yay!! Thanks for sharing that update, it's good to hear! Glad that your little one is doing well. I hope hope hope that mine is gone, too. Unfortunately my wait just got extended until my next u/s, it's now on July 25... seriously??