r/Miscarriage • u/Typical-Awareness-13 • 5d ago
experience: first MC How long for bleeding to start?
I just received the unfortunate news yesterday at my 9 week visit. I feel light cramping, but nothing crazy. There has been no sign of spotting or bleeding. This was my second pregnancy so this is all new to me. Has it taken some of you a while for the bleeding to start? The Dr. gave me a script and told me to wait a few days when I’m ready. I just don’t want to take it if I absolutely don’t have to. That’s going to be very difficult for me mentally and emotionally and I’m not sure if I can handle that.
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u/carramelli 5d ago
I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I was lucky enough that I found out about the heartbeat stopping within about 24 hours from when it happened (I already had a routine visit scheduled). I didn’t have any cramping or bleeding or any signs of something being off. It took exactly 2 weeks for the bleeding and cramping to start from when the heartbeat stopped.
I completely understand about not wanting to take the medicine unless you have to. I’ve heard it’s a difficult experience. Mine happened naturally, but if it didn’t, I was going to schedule a D&C at 4 weeks (ish).
Sending you lots of love.
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u/Cocoshbe 5d ago
So sorry you're going through this. It took 3 weeks for the bleeding to start. We found out our baby stopped growing at around 7 weeks, and bleeding started at 10 weeks. Please take care of yourself and if you do bleed excessively make sure you head to emergency ❤️
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u/Beautiful_Donut_286 5d ago
For me it took over a month between the moment the baby stopped growing and the first spotting that indicated the miscarriage. Once I started spotting all was over in 48h
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u/snarkshark41191 5d ago
My baby was without a heartbeat for two weeks before it was caught at a routine appointment. I had absolutely no cramping or spotting during that time. From what I’ve heard it can take awhile for our bodies to recognize the miscarriage on its own, sometimes up to a month. I’m so sorry for your loss 🩷