What Happens in a D&C

[Dancing Girl]

I've just found out that my HCG levels have decreased substantially and I've most likely lost my baby.

I can't see the OB until Monday and he'll probably book me for a D&C, but I haven't had one of these before.

Can someone help me as to what happens in this procedure? I'm told it's a general anaesthetic and doesn't last long and I assume they scrape the lining.

Any other info would be great

Thanks

[MrsTwith3]

Dancing Girl,
Im so sorry to hear of your loss. Big:hugs: to you.
As for the D&C. I have had a couple myself. It is performed under a general anaesthetic. They dilate your cervix then either scrape or wash out the insides of your uterus. The procedure takes approximately 20 minutes. You may have mild cramping for a day or 2 afterwards.
Once again Im so sorry for your loss.

Mel

[Dancing Girl]

Thanks Mel

I appreciate the info. Good luck with your little one due in September.

[Tracie]

Hey Dancing Girl - I am so sorry to hear of your loss - it's a very hard thing to go through.:hugs:

I had a D & C myself but in hindsight I wouldn't have - it is not something that must be done and there are certainly some risks involved that are worth finding out about.

I am sure there was another thread a while back about this topic but I couldn't find it. I will see what else I can come up with. It's just good to have all of the information before you decide whether to have one or not.

Wishing you all the best.

[Bron]

:hugs: :hugs: I'm so sorry to hear your news. I'm thinking of you and your partner.

A D&C isn't much fun, but it is over quickly and relatively straight forward. You will have a general and will probably have some light bleeding and cramping afterwards. The pain isn't too bad I managed on Panadol, chocolate and cups of tea!

It is more the emotional recovery that takes time to deal with. Give yourself time to be at home and quiet, allow yourself to grieve and take as long as you need to heal.

Do pm me if you need to, I've been there!

[lediva]

DancingGirl _ If you decide to have this I'm sure all will be fine. Its very rare that anything goes wrong!
My Ob told me he had done many many of them and no problems.
Well until there was me! I ended up staying over night rather than in and out like he had said:-(
Missed my little girl terribly at home because I'd never been away from her before. From what I remember I think it was something to do with my uterus (?) it was a bit low or something that is a bit different to most other women anyway. And he nicked me 'somewhere' so he had to make 3 incisions in my tummy. One for a little camera so he could see where the nick was and the other 2 for the instruments.
Dont get me wrong it wasn't a huge drama to me but Just difficult being away from my little one more so.
There are risks with everything but more often than not you are one of the lucky ones that dont come ax them!

[hoping4another]

Hi,

I am soooo sorry for you losses i think the girls above have sum it up about the D&C..
big:hugs: and kisses to you..
Best of luck to you...

Wendy

[mysonroger]

Hey Dancing Girl - I am so sorry to hear of your loss - it's a very hard thing to go through.:hugs:

I had a D & C myself but in hindsight I wouldn't have - it is not something that must be done and there are certainly some risks involved that are worth finding out about.

I am sure there was another thread a while back about this topic but I couldn't find it. I will see what else I can come up with. It's just good to have all of the information before you decide whether to have one or not.

Wishing you all the best.

i believe that in some circumstances it has to be done because if the embryo doesn't completely come away on its own and some is left behind, then they have to get it out to prevent infection that could do some real damage. same with when the ob checks the placenta after the birth, to make sure its all intact, and the nurses check your clots after birth to make sure there's nothing in them. there should be nothing left behind. ....its not the most pleasant experience, but like someone said, its more the emotional issues than the actual D&C......that's the easiest part

[Dancing Girl]

Thanks for your replies everyone. I think I've got the general idea of what is going to happen if I need a D&C. I just wanted some info before my appointment on Monday. Thanks again