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Asked by mollyv86

Q: just diagnosed with subchorionic hematoma and freaking out. Help!

I had a scan at 6 weeks and was told everthing looked good. Now at 10w 3d, I got a call from my dr. office saying the head dr was reviewing all recent scans and found a subchorionic hematoma, basically a blood clot between the placenta and uterus. The nurse has reassured me its fine and not to worry but I am sorry its not that easy. I am now freaking out! I havent had any bleeding, which I guess is the main indication of this condition, but still it all seems so scary. I guess all i need is a rhogham shot since I am o-. Any one else diagnosed with this? any complications? Any advice or support?

This question was asked Jan. 4, 2012 9:53pm
Category: Prenatal Testing

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Answered by mollyv86 - Jan. 5, 2012 3:11pm
I think that was my first mistake, google. Grrr, I told myself not to go crazy researching but we all know how hard that is. I guess I ll just try and forget about it and take it easy at least until my next scan in a week when we l know if its absorbing or not. Thanks everyone for your story and support. :)

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Answered by jkg9510 - Jan. 5, 2012 3:55am
Had one at 7 weeks, was on bedrest for one week and it reabsorbed. It was explained to me that its the sac burrowing deeper into the uterine wall and sometimes forms a blood pocket. Relax, rest and don't Google it! I'm now 27.5 weeks with a healthy baby girl! Its going to be okay!

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Answered by Stellar222 - Jan. 5, 2012 3:00am
I had spotting at 9w4d and went to the ER. They found a minor SCH. I spotted for a little while - thanksgiving was the last spotting... I went back for a scan at 11w4d and it was gone. My Dr said they are nothing to worry about. I am now 16 wks and all is well. *luck and prayers*

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Answered by mandib17 - Jan. 5, 2012 2:52am
I had the subchorionic hemorrage too. I had bleeding in the first trimester and they found the hemorrage at the 12 week scan. Everything is fine! I did not have any bleeding once they discovered it. I came back 8 weeks later to check on it. It was still there, but a bit smaller. Most likely your body will absorb it, or in some women it comes out as spotting. I thank God did not have spotting, but it was still there at week 20, which I was not expecting. So, they checked it again at week 28 and my body finally absorbed it. If you are not symtomatic from it, chances are everything is fine. Just no sex/orgasm and complete pelvic rest for the next several weeks. You will be fine!

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