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2 pregnanices in last 6 months. 1 CP at 6 weeks and now 1 MMC at 8 weeks.

During my first pregnancy, I felt helpless and lost - it was confusing to navigate the early pregnancy support system with NHS.

This time I got some blood tests and scans done privately and I was able to get help from the EPU very quickly as I was seen there before. So far I am happy with the support I've been getting with NHS.

I am going to my local EPU (not the one I went in for the first time as it's farther from home) to get one last scan next Monday. They say I might be able to get the surgery done next week as well.

I just wanted to know what kind of "after care" the EPU can provide - like follow up scan to confirm a complete clearance, genetic testing of the tissue, hCG tests to see if it drops properly, etc. Also I am 38 and my husband is 47. I'm wondering if we could get a specialist consultation with NHS after two losses (ofc I can ask this while I'm there but just seeking any personal experience).

I just moved to the UK last year for work and it is pretty standard to get all those things done after D&C in the country where I'm from.

I understand each trust is different but I'd love to hear from those who had gone through the process. If not provided, I'd start looking for a private option. Thank you!

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For context, I had an early loss in April and my husband and I are late 30s and mid 40s.

Today I am 8w 2d. Had a viability scan at 7 weeks which confirmed a healthy pregnancy so far with a good heartbeat. Baby measured on par with the date. No SCH was found (specifically said there's no bleeding around).

I first noticed a very light brown discharge last Thursday (2 days after the scan). It was light enough to appear as an orange color. It was brief - took only one liner with like two streaks. I saw some when I wiped too but only once.

Then it was fine for few days until last night.

It's a bit more than last week. Color's about the same.

I called the EPU I went for my last miscarriage, just to ask what to do if it were to worsen. But they just offered me an appointment tomorrow for a scan and exam.

I'm not sure if this is something to go the EPU for...?

Yes I am worried and spiraled a bit last night but I was gonna see if it gets worse.

I do have a short trip (2 nights 3 days) that requires a 1.5 hr flight this Wednesday. So I'm also thinking it's better to know, regardless of the outcome, before the trip so I can plan accordingly.

I just don't want to act irrationally and take up the limited resource unnecessarily..

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Currently 7w 4d. Luckily I don't have much symptoms - I had two days of bad nausea at the start of week 6 but it eased off and I only have occasional queasiness that lasts an hour or two. Not much fatigue, not that tired, no headache.

I am just taking it easy for first few weeks as I had a miscarriage before. And I think I just gradually became a bit lazier and use pregnancy as an excuse to skip gym.

Today I promised myself that I'd go to the gym and do some lifting. Then I started to feel mild pressure in my lower abdomen. So I decided to just lie down.

Lying in my couch, I kind of feel bad and worry that I'd lose the muscle and strength I built, that I'd gain more weight than I should. I think it's just coming from the inner overachiever telling me I failed to be productive and disciplined 🤣 I guess it's mostly because I don't have much debilitating symptoms yet still decided to rest..

How did you all decide when to rest and when to push a little bit?

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We recently had our first viability scan at 7 weeks 4 days at London Pregnancy Clinic.

The person who did the scan was a specialist (radiologist) and she was very kind and thorough.

I was excited to actually hear the heartbeat during this scan but she only confirmed the cardiac activity with visualization - we could see the flickering and also she pulled out some heart waves but no actual sound.

I asked if we can hear the hearbeat and she said it could be 'too much' for the baby to use the specific energy needed to capture the sound, so didn't recommend it.

As she said the baby and the pregnancy looked great, I am not too worried about not hearing the heartbeat. But I never heard of anyone saying it could be bad for the baby. Starting which stage of pregnancy does it become ok to hear the heartbeat then?

Did anyone have such experience?

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I moved to London last year due to my husband's relocation. Since then, I haven't really felt the need to care if my name is on the flat lease, any bills, etc.

So the only mails I have received with my name and the address are the NHS letters for the upcoming appointments.

I do have a Revolut account but again never deposited any money to use it. So I don't know if this would suffice as a proof of address.

The letter says I should bring a photo ID and proof of address. Any advice appreciated!

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Currently 6w 3d and nausea has finally arrived.

I had some mild queasiness and diminished appetite starting the end of week 5, but it is definitely worse now.

I haven't vomitted. It's more like a tail end of hangover where I feel a bit uneasy in my stomach, somewhat nauseated but not actively puking.

I noticed today that walking outside kind of helps. I'm not sure if it's becuase I'm distracted or what. So it made me think maybe I should work out and see it helps.

Prior to pregnancy, I would lift weights 3-4x/week, swim 2-3x/week and HIIT class workout once a week.

Was there any particular exercise that helped you with nausea? I feel like inclined walking would be a good choice but I'm afraid I will throw up or feel really sick once I get to the gym.

Nothing serious, just vent.

I did everything in my power to put myself at peace.

Did home pregnancy tests every day to confirm a good progression. Did beta hCG and progesterone tests and confirmed hCG tripled in less than two days. Got a dye stealer on FRER test. Booked a viability scan at 7 weeks.

And now I'm just waiting for the scan in 3 weeks, knowing fully well that there's nothing I can do for now. I guess I feel like I lost control over the situation and it kind of bothers my Type A ass 🤣

I'm considering getting 5 week scan just to see a gestational sac is there and see myself that I am indeed pregnant. But also I know it can cause unnecessary anxiety.

I really don't feel pregnant at all besides mild cramps like a period cramp.

Geez it's gonna be the longest 3 weeks of my life!!!!!

How did you all manage this waiting period?

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I am looking to book my first viability scan with a private clininic in London.

I like LPC (especially West branch) because it's really close to where I live. Also it's more pregnancy focused than Ultrasound Direct. Lastly, it looks like they offer to do the ultrasound with 3D/4D whenever appropriate and I heard the quality of equipment seemed better than other clinics.

So I am leaning towards doing most of my private scans at LPC but I wasn't able to find many reviews or comments about them on this sub compared to other clinics such as Fetal Medicine Centre and Ultrsound Direct.

If anyone had their scans or tests like NIPT with LPC, please share your experience!

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Tested every day last week.

Even had beta hCG testes and it was doubling ok.

Now I am 4 weeks.

I have at least 2-3 weeks until I can get a viability scan at a private clinic.

In the meantime, I don't know what to do.

Just....hope for the best and pray this one sticks?

This waiting period is not gonna be fun 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

What did you all do? Do a daily test?

Help!

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I don't have much symptoms yet as I just turned 4 week pregnant today. Found out I'm pregnant pretty early about 5 days ago.

Last two days, I am more tired partly because my sleep was disturbed for some reason.

And I just don't want to go to the gym. I ended up going every day this week, but today I just really don't want to. It's more like I feel lazy to go, rather than I'm exhausted.

Is this something related with pregnancy or just me being a slacker? 🤣

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For context, I was lucky to get pregnant for thr first cycle TTC back in March but it ended as a CP around 5wk 5days.

I found out I am pregnant again few days ago, and for I was worried about having another CP, I decided to go for a private blood test (based in the UK).

The test result came back just now - beta hCG is 73 IU/L (same as mIU/L) and progesterone is 110 nmol/L (~ 34.6 ng/mL). It was taken on 3wk 4days (DPO 12).

I searched online and I think those numbers are within normal range, so I am relieved for now.

My question is whether I should repeat progesterone test later or not. I am going in agian for the second beta hCG tomorrow to see the trend.

What's the common approach for progesterone?

Once you get a satisfactory result, do you just assume that progesterone level is ok for the following weeks?

Few months back, I had a CP.

As I am anxious given the history, I scheduled a private blood test for beta hCG tomorrow.

Now I'm thinking to ask adding progesterone as well to see if its level is sufficient for the current stage.

My questions are:

1. Has anyone done this before?

2. If the result comes back as low progesterone, who do I go to for progesterone prescription?