Has Anyone Had a Sub-chorionic Hematoma?

I had that my last pregnancy...scared the dickens out of me. I was put on bed rest and listed as high risk the first month of pregnancy. We were in the process of moving, which I helped a little...bad move...I was bleeding and had to go to the ER. The sac had burst and blood was everywhere. Thank the Lord that my baby was okay.

It is scary..but listen to the doc and take it easy.

Nanc

I had one...two days after I found out I was pregnant, I began to bleed heavily and thought that I had miscarried. I went immediately for a scan and they found a heartbeat. They restricted my activities slightly (no sex, etc.), but just monitored me until about 12 weeks...my son was born in December, healthy and beautiful.

Hi A.,

I had a sub-chorionic hematoma with my youngest son (now 14 months). It was also early in the pregnancy - about 6 or 7 weeks. I knew I was pregnant from having a positive home test, but hadn't been to the OB for my 8 week appointment yet. I started bleeding, and rushed to my OB's office. They did an ultrasound and pregnancy test, which confirmed that I was still pregnant. Even more reassuring, we were able to see my baby's heartbeat, which was strong and normal. I was not put on bedrest, but was recommended to restrict activity (which is hard with a toddler, I know!). My OB seemed a bit guarded about my condition until I made it to the 12 week mark, but everything was just fine in the end. I recall having a follow-up ultrasound before the 20 week scan, just to check the status of the hematoma (which had healed by that point). My little guy just wanted some extra attention - and he got it!

I felt blissfully ignorant during my first pregnancy, so it was quite jolting to receive such news so early on in my second pregnancy! It was scary to think that something was wrong this time around. After seeing my baby's heartbeat that first time, and being reassured at every other visit by listening to his heart, I knew everything would be okay.

Best of luck to you. Relax as much as you can ;o)

hi A., i had this also. my doc said its just that when the baby burrows into the lining of the uterus, sometimes it hits a vein. he told me to take it easy and no sex. it started out about the size of a dime. it later turned into, or perhaps was misdiagnosed in the first place, what they called a veinous lake, it was a big pool of blood. they just kept an eye on it, it grew and grew, was as big as the babys head until around 4 or 5 mos, then it just disappeared, reabsorbed, they said. i was given the ok for sex and all that again, and everything was fine, i had a big beautiful 9.5 lb baby boy :) just follow docs orders, let them keep an eye on it, im sure it will be fine. best of luck to you.

I had one with my last baby. I began spotting and went in for an ultrasound...I think I was about 10 weeks along. They found the hematoma, which to me was a huge relief. I knew then I wasnt losing the baby, it was just a "bruise." What happens in the baby burrows in deeply during implantation and bruises the uterine lining. One of 2 things can happen. It can reabsorb with bedrest and heal, or with daily activities it will bleed out. Both of these are normal. It depends on the care provider what they would want you to do and what they feel is safe. OB's tend to offer bedrest to be on the safe side. Midwives tend to tell you to stay active and let it bleed out...after all, it has to go somewhere! Generally, either is not a risk to the baby, but talk to your care provider about your options and do what you feel is best. I chose bedrest because at the time I wasnt given an option. Months later spoke to a midwife about it and she found it silly and odd I was put on bedrest. In the end, I was on bedrest until 20 weeks. I had an ultrasound done and it had shown to be healed and absorbed. He will be 2 next month! Good luck, and if you need anything, message me!

I found out at a 7 week sonogram that I had this too. They found 3 different separations. I never had any bleeding or cramping at all so I was so shocked to see this. I had many follow up sonograms and was told no lifting and no sex. Around 6 1/2 months the bleeds finally dissolved themselves and I had a perfectly healthy baby a few days before my due date. It was the scariest time in my life - praying my body could hold onto that little life. Take it as easy as you can. Best wishes

A.:

I had this with my first pregnancy and everything went fine. However I did bleed for about 8-10 weeks starting at my 6th or 7th week. Needless to say I was very concerned at the time being my 1st pregnancy and the fact that it was always fresh blood. It wasn't as significant as a period in terms of amount but it was enough that I had to change my panty liner at least three times a day. The one thing that comforted me is that there was never any pain. My dr said the bleeding was partly caused by the hematoma but to continue my normal routine. They did check continously for hormone levels to make sure everything was fine. Again everything went fine my daughter will be 2 in Jan. I am prego again due in Feb and even though I didn't have a hematoma this time I also bled, starting at the 6th week and ending almost at my 12th week again no pain. So this may just be how my body behaves when pregnant. Continue to talk to your dr but I am sure everything will be fine. Congrats on the new addition to your family.

O.