Re: miscarrage?
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 31 Mar 2001 21:36:56 -0600 (CST)
I'm so sorry for your loss. these are all questions your doctor should
have gone over.
Sonograms at 9 weeks are pretty much 100% at seing a fetal heart if it
is present.
The surgery is a D&C and it involves, under an anesthetic, gently
stretching the cervix to allow the doctor to empty the uterus of it's
contents.
Signs and symptoms of miscarriage are heavy bleeding and cramping.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Sat, 31 Mar 2001, Anna wrote:
>
>WEll I had an ultrasound thursday and i was told by my doctor that my
>baby was no longer alive and it was approximately 9 weeks..
>
>She said i would soon have a miscarrage or if not i will have to give
>blood for testing and then probably have surgery..
>
>Could she be wrong? And what is the surgery? What is it called? and what
>are some symptoms and such of miscarrage? please help this is VERY
>important
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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