Does Anyone Else Have a Subchorionic Hematoma?

Apparently this is a fairly common thing to see in pregnancy, but if you are the one seeing, it can make you a nervous Nelly. I bled or spotted with my daughter who is now 10. It was the day before Christmas Eve, and the nurse at my OB office got me an ultrasound appointment on Christmas Eve so I would not have to suffer through Christmas not knowing what was happening with my baby. I was only 6 or 8 weeks along at the time, but I remember being so scared that my little gift from the Lord had something wrong with him or her (didn't know it would be a her at the time). I just know the main thing I did was trust God to take care of me and my little one no matter what the outcome. I knew that we would be okay. Your faith is the main thing that will get you through this right now. Trust the Lord and know that He is able to sustain you. Also, spend lots of time resting. Don't be afraid to call on your church family to help you with taking care of your responsibilities at church. Remember the passage of scripture that talks about how when one member suffers, they all suffer. Your church family is feeling your pain now as well and wants to help you, whether it's the older lady who would enjoy taking your child out for ice cream or to the park, or the retired minister in the community who would love a chance to help out with the children's ministry while you are on the mend. Seek the Lord for the help you need, and you are certain to find it! I just prayed for your strength and empowerment by the Holy Spirit to allow your body to mend quickly and for you to receive the rest that you need right now. May the Lord give you peace of mind and may your ministry grow as a result of what you are going through right now. Keep the faith, sister, and know that our God reigns!

I have one- currently I am 18 weeks. Honestly, this has been horrible. I bled in August, so I didn't realize I had gotten pregnant in July, thought that I was having a period. Found out in Sept. that I was pregnant. Started bleeding again, this time, periodic gushes of blood. disgusting I know. Finally, they did a vaginal u/s and found the subchorionic hemorrhage. Mine is 4cm, so I don't think that is very big. Anyways, I have been bleeding for 4 weeks straight. They said at 20 weeks they would have a better idea if it will bleed itself out or last throughout the pregnancy... I have been on pelvic bedrest since 8 or 9 weeks... but i have three other kids, so its hard to slow down! I have no advice, sorry! My other three pregnancies were a piece of cake compared to this. I am just hoping that when I go back tomorrow, everything is still fine. I will say, I have talked to quite a few people and no one that I know personally had even heard of this, much less had one. Hope everything works out for you!

I had one with my twin boys. I spotted several times but nothing else towards the end of my pregnancy. My boys are 3 years old now! Do exactly what your doctor says and take it easy. I know it seems like forever when you're sitting on your butt all day but this time will be just a faint memory in a couple of months. (((HUGS))) I remember all too well how scared I felt whenever I saw blood. Hang in there!!

I had a subchorionic hemmorhage at 15 weeks and thought I was miscarrying. But I went into the ER and they did an ultraound and found a large tear where the placenta was pulled away from the uterus and the blood that had collected in that pocket is what was coming out. They said there was nothing they could do for it. It would heal or it wouldn't and the best thing I could do was be on modified bed rest. So I did what they said and it healed completely and I went on to have a healthy baby girl. She is 3 now. Try not to stress and stay off your feet as much as possible until it heals.

I had bed rest with my first and third pregnancy, at the end for high blood pressure. It is tough! And with a little one, it is really tough. You may not like this now, but take it as an interesting time you will pass through and look back on either with fondness for what you DID do or not. You can read, sing, play games and talk with your toddler and bond incredibly. You can knit, quilt, read and rest. You can plan and talk to people on the phone and write. You can let others come help you and chat with them and bless their lives. You have TIME. Something you haven't had for 3 years and will not have again for while! Be thankful that you are having a healthy baby and focus on the good things, and let your heart not be troubled as you watch the dust build up. Be cheerful and let your husband be so happy to come home to a happy home that he can't wait to see you. Ask me how I learned this!!!

i had one, i actually passed a big clot of it at around 16 weeks, my baby was born full term and just fine, although i bled for quite a long time throughout the pregnancy. just take it easy when lifting and pooping lol