https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:51:17 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-doctor-see-you-sooner-if-you-had-previous-miscarriage#post-912914 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 13:33:45 +0000 MrsMed 912914@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I got pregnant, I'd had two previous miscarriages and was seeing an RE. We were about to begin IUI and by coincidence- I just happened to get pregnant the old way. That said, he immediately put me on progesterone inserts because previous pregnancies had shown low progesterone. I'll never know for sure, but I think this is why I've been fortunate enough to get to 26 weeks. Also, he had me in every week for a U/S beginning at 5 weeks. I think every doctor, OB or RE should do this for someone who has had miscarriages, so I would insist upon it and interview your doctor ahead of time. It's crazy to me how some doctors seem to take a "wait and see attitude" and refuse to see an anxious, previously-miscarried mother early in her pregnancy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-doctor-see-you-sooner-if-you-had-previous-miscarriage#post-912115 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 09:03:24 +0000 Alivoo01 912115@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. She did prescribe me progesterone immediately when I called to report my BFP to help with a sticky baby. I saw her when I was 8 weeks along, which is the normal time frame at my OB's practice (between 8 and 12 weeks). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-doctor-see-you-sooner-if-you-had-previous-miscarriage#post-911658 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 21:05:33 +0000 OklahomaMama 911658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At the practice I go to, the OB won't see you until 8w. However, if you've had a MC, she will see you at 6. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-doctor-see-you-sooner-if-you-had-previous-miscarriage#post-911629 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 20:51:06 +0000 MamaMoose 911629@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My doc saw me sooner and did betas right away. But mainly because of my anxiety than because that was her normal protocol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-doctor-see-you-sooner-if-you-had-previous-miscarriage#post-911611 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 20:46:12 +0000 blackbird 911611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've always been seen asap. Ultrasounds at 6, 8, and 10 weeks....my doctor has always been very understanding. They also put me on folgard, baby aspirin, and progesterone asap! </p> <p>So, yes, it's always good to let them know :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-doctor-see-you-sooner-if-you-had-previous-miscarriage#post-911578 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 20:33:24 +0000 sslm 911578@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My doctor was very understanding of my anxiety so she did send for blood HCG levels right away. Then when I called to get in with a midwife they booked me for 7 weeks when I mentioned being nervous bc of a previous m/c. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-doctor-see-you-sooner-if-you-had-previous-miscarriage#post-911466 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 19:45:45 +0000 singingbee 911466@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Thenetexan: yes. He had me start it as soon as we were ready/cleared to try again. He told me that some recent findings have been very favorable for it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-doctor-see-you-sooner-if-you-had-previous-miscarriage#post-911044 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 13:30:00 +0000 Thenetexan 911044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jennimac, interesting about the baby aspirin helping in late losses, my OB also suggested some studies help in early losses. I was just getting ready to do some research on that. Also, good to know he had you on progesterone even though it wasn't a problem before. That is definitely something I will ask about if I get another chance. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-doctor-see-you-sooner-if-you-had-previous-miscarriage#post-911004 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 12:40:48 +0000 LovelyPlum 911004@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm hoping that when I get pregnant again, I will go in earlier. Each of the first pregnancies, I was supposed to have an appointment at 7weeks, but I never made it that far either time. But, they were great with getting me in this last time to address spotting at 6 weeks. I had an ultrasound then, which is when we found out we lost the baby. The nurse has told me to call right away when I get pregnant again. I was on progesterone last time and imagine I will be next time as well. But like you, I'm going to want peace of mind </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-doctor-see-you-sooner-if-you-had-previous-miscarriage#post-910991 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 12:32:09 +0000 singingbee 910991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I want to add that like @lovelyseeker: low progesterone wasn't an issue last time---my doctor just wanted me on all that he knew to do. I also have to take a baby aspirin each day. My doctor said there is research that shows that a baby aspirin is very helpful in late term losses. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-doctor-see-you-sooner-if-you-had-previous-miscarriage#post-910979 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 12:23:45 +0000 Mrs. Washi Tape 910979@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After my first miscarriage, we scheduled an initial appointment at 8 weeks - around the typical time, but we were scheduled for an ultrasound which isn't typical. But when I had some spotting at 7 weeks, they got me in that day for labs and an ultrasound. Sadly, we later had another miscarriage.</p> <p>For my third pregnancy, I called as soon as I knew I was pregnant and was put on progesterone right away as a precaution. I then got ultrasounds at 8, 10, and 12 weeks before going onto the normal appointment schedule. I think it is definitely worth mentioning to the doctor that you have had a previous miscarriage.</p> <p>ETA: just wanted to mention I had previously had labs done that showed progesterone was not an issue, but doctor still prescribed it just in case. The pregnancy was successful - may or may not have been related to progesterone, but I am definitely getting it again next time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-doctor-see-you-sooner-if-you-had-previous-miscarriage#post-910957 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 12:03:22 +0000 tiffanyanne 910957@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've only had one MC, so I didn't get seen any earlier. But my at my OB, your first visit is around 8 weeks and everyone gets an ultrasound. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-doctor-see-you-sooner-if-you-had-previous-miscarriage#post-910955 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 11:58:15 +0000 Thenetexan 910955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Like @78H2O, They did labs (beta hcg/progesterone) checked right away. If progesterone was/ is the issue and they figure it out early, they can give you hormones to help make the pregnancy stick. My lab came back normal, so it was a relief. He was still planning to see me earlier than he normally sees patients without a history of miscarriage. At 6 weeks I had cramping and bleeding, which was another miscarriage. So, now we know progesterone is not the issue and are waiting for more lab results from blood taken post miscarriage. Repeat miscarriages are not that common, but I am glad to have the early lab results to rule out progesterone as the issue. I would find a doctor that will do early tests. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-doctor-see-you-sooner-if-you-had-previous-miscarriage#post-910952 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 11:47:09 +0000 T.H.O.U. 910952@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runnerd: my OB said he would do what I needed to put my mind at ease. So it sounds like medically there is nothing they can or need to do but they will support me if I want to get in sooner. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-doctor-see-you-sooner-if-you-had-previous-miscarriage#post-910941 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 11:27:28 +0000 MrsTiz 910941@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! I went for an u/s at 4 weeks, 6 weeks and then another at 8 weeks. </p> <p>If all else fails just say you don't know how far along you are and just say you could be 9 weeks hahah </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-doctor-see-you-sooner-if-you-had-previous-miscarriage#post-910909 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 10:33:16 +0000 Sugar.Biscuit 910909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My Dr. has had me coming in ever two weeks for labs since I got my BFP. They check my HCG &amp; Progesterone each time. My Progesterone was low after our MC so I'm sure it's to keep a good eye on that. Not sure if labs that often are normal or not but I enjoy to peace of mind until my first official OB appointment next week at 11 weeks. </p> <p>I would start looking for a new Dr. now to establish a relationship with them &amp; express your concerns. I'm so glad I changed Dr.s before we got pregnant the second time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-doctor-see-you-sooner-if-you-had-previous-miscarriage#post-910908 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 10:33:05 +0000 Jellyfish 910908@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went in at around 6-7 weeks for my first appt and also had more ultrasounds in the beginning. My doctor understood that I was nervous so was willing to accommodate my requests for earlier or more frequent appts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-doctor-see-you-sooner-if-you-had-previous-miscarriage#post-910902 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 10:24:20 +0000 Mrs. Pink 910902@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I thought I was further along-- so I'd said 8 weeks when I made my appt. but turned out to be 5 weeks... I'm pretty sure that my Doc would have seen me early still though-- luckily he did, because I ended up having to get progesterone injections until week 19-- 6 shots a week for the first several weeks and then 3 until 19.</p> <p>I had weekly ultrasounds from week 5-12 as well-- so they could make sure the baby was growing on schedule. My loss was around 5 weeks before so they went several weeks past just be be sure </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-doctor-see-you-sooner-if-you-had-previous-miscarriage#post-910896 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 10:15:20 +0000 ladybee 910896@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I switched doctors after my mc and while I was meeting with new doctors I asked how many mc it would take for them to run tests and would they be willing to run blood work immediately next time. It was important to me that my new doctor knew my expectations and he did follow through when I got my next BFP. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-doctor-see-you-sooner-if-you-had-previous-miscarriage#post-910891 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 10:06:06 +0000 78h2o 910891@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They didn't intend to see me any earlier but they did request I get labs (beta hcg/progesterone) checked right away. It was a little stressful, but once I got the numbers back and they were great, it helped put my mind at ease. At 6 weeks I had cramping and spotting, so they had me come in for an u/s, I think because of my previous mc @ 7 weeks. I was terrified, but baby was fine and I got to see her heartbeat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-doctor-see-you-sooner-if-you-had-previous-miscarriage#post-910883 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 09:50:49 +0000 singingbee 910883@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I called my doctor the day I got my BFP and he put me on progesterone that day. We scheduled an ultrasound for 7-8 weeks. He saw me every 3 weeks until this last appointment at 22 weeks which was past our loss at 20 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-doctor-see-you-sooner-if-you-had-previous-miscarriage#post-910876 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 09:39:47 +0000 lilteacherbee 910876@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I knew my doctor personally (her daughter was previously in my class) and she really helped me get through the m/c and the long wait until I was pregnant again. That may have had something to do with it, idk. But I had 2 beta blood draws and a 6 week ultrasound. However, my ultrasound was supposed to be at 8 weeks because of LMP, but of course the receptionist didn't listen and it ended up being really early (I have crazy long cycles). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-doctor-see-you-sooner-if-you-had-previous-miscarriage#post-910868 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 09:31:40 +0000 Cherrybee 910868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I mentioned it to my doctor but he didn't want to see me early because of it. In the UK, you have to have 3 m/cs before you are treated any differently. We ended up going to a private clinic and paying for an early u/s for peace of mind. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-doctor-see-you-sooner-if-you-had-previous-miscarriage#post-910865 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 09:30:41 +0000 Ash 910865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope! I begged for an early u/s so instead of my 12 week I had a 9 week. Otherwise, nothing is different. But there are definitely some girls on here that have gotten extra ultrasounds. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-doctor-see-you-sooner-if-you-had-previous-miscarriage#post-910857 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 09:26:36 +0000 Foodnerd81 910857@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>From what I have read, they usually wouldn't consider you higher risk if you had one miscarriage, it would only be if you had a history of multiple miscarriages. But if I were you, I'd figure out what practice you will want to see anyway and call them and find out their policy and see if they could see you earlier for peace of mind anyway. </p> <p>For me my annual visit was due around the time that we started TTC, so I went to the new practice for a regular check up, and got all the details about what to do when when I did eventually get pregnant, but that timing was just luck. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-doctor-see-you-sooner-if-you-had-previous-miscarriage#post-910855 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 09:25:45 +0000 Dandelion 910855@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not a miscarriage, but I had a stillborn, and the plan is that as soon as I know I'm pregnant, I'll be getting in right away.</p> <p>I did have a miscarriage last summer, but it was early, and it didn't seem to affect my appointment getting in sooner. that was a different office, though...so maybe it just depends on your caregiver. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-doctor-see-you-sooner-if-you-had-previous-miscarriage#post-910844 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 09:22:06 +0000 mlm2934 910844@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just moved, and don't have a doctor yet in my new town. I'm wondering what I should expect when I eventually am pregnant again. </p> <p>When that time comes for BFP and to make an appt should I mention to doctor office that I had a miscarriage this spring? Will they want to see me sooner because of that? </p>