After giving birth | Incomplete miscarriage
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What is a Pregnancy Follow Up Scan?
Why would I need a Pregnancy Follow Up Scan?
How is the Pregnancy Follow Up Scan performed?
What does a Pregnancy Follow Up Scan do?
What happens if the operator finds something during my Pregnancy Follow Up Scan?
Do you perform D&C's?
What are the risks to having a Pregnancy Follow Up Scan?
How do I book a Pregnancy Follow Up Scan?
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What is a Pregnancy Follow Up Scan?
A Pregnancy Follow Up Scan or Post Partum Scan is a scan performed after pregancy or miscarriage.
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Why would I need a Pregnancy Follow Up Scan?
You may need a Pregnancy Follow Up Scan if you have any bleeding in the weeks after your baby is born or after a miscarriage.
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How is the Pregnancy Follow Up Scan performed?
A Pregnancy Follow Up Scan is normally be performed internally and is not painful.
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What does a Pregnancy Follow Up Scan do?
During this scan the operator is looking for retained products in your womb.
You may be experiencing some bleeding because:
- Not all of your placenta has been delivered completely
- Your miscarriage may be incomplete
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What happens if the operator finds something during my Pregnancy Follow Up Scan?
Should the results of the scan reveal retained products of your pregnancy the Sonographer or Consultant may offer one of two solutions:
- Let nature take its course i.e. conservative/expectant management
- Have a procedure known as a D&C (Dilation & Curettage)
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Do you perform D&C's?
No. You may be able to have a D&C performed on the NHS (you GP will be able to refer you) or if you prefer we can recommend a private service.
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What are the risks to having a Pregnancy Follow Up Scan?
There are no risks to having a Pregnancy Follow Up Scan.
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How do I book a Pregnancy Follow Up Scan?
For prices and to make a booking please see our online booking website.
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