Subchronial Hematoma

Updated on January 16, 2008
K.N. asks from Westwood, MA
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in addition to my last question re bleeding in early pregnancy. i was wondering if anyone was diagnosed with a subchronial hematoma in their early pregnancy and how much bleeding did you have and howlong?

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M.L.

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I had one of these with my first. I was told not to lift anything over 10 pounds and to abstain until it went away. I had a follow up ultrasound in 3 weeks and it was gone.

Good luck!!

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J.F.

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Hi Kelly.

I had this, too!!! My now 2 year-old daughter was an IVF baby after three years of infertility, so when I started bleeding I was devastated. I called the IVF people and told them I had passed a clot and the first thing they said was, "Oh Jen, I'm so sorry." I freaked out. I was sent to the hospital for an emergency ultrasound and when they found that she still had a heartbeat, I was so happy and confused. I had never heard of such a thing. I went home and continued bleeding. A few days later, the bleeding continued, and I ended up soaking two pads within four hours. I called again, and they sent me into do an emergency ultrasound AGAIN! That's when my IVF doctor said we had a subchorionic hematoma (a collection of blood that has caused the placenta to prematurely separate from the uterine wall). I ended up bleeding from my 5th week into my 14th week. It was a LONG time, and I often wondered if it was masking a miscarriage, but it all worked out fine. My daughter was born 8 lbs. 8 oz. at 41-1/2 weeks. She was very healthy and continues to be very healthy - 90th percentile in height and 60th percentile in weight.

I know how absolutely scary it can be. Bleeding for 10 weeks during a pregnancy is scary, but eventually it will subside.

If you have any questions, you can email me directly ____@____.com wishes for a happy and healthy pregnancy.

--Jen in New Hampshire

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T.B.

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Hi Kelly,
I had the same thing with my daughter. The docs told me not to worry that it would absorb. I had a fair amont of bleeding wich was very scary but it did clear up by about four months.

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B.M.

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I had one but no actual bleeding. It was detected at my very first U/S, I think it was 6 weeks (to determine date) and at my next U/S it was gone. They said not to worry about it, it happens a lot.

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M.S.

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I believe you mean subchorionic hematoma. You really need to discuss this with your obstetrician

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S.B.

answers from Boston on

Hi Kelly

Sorry to be responding so late. Someone had told me about your issue, so I'm writing because I, too, had a subchorionic hematoma. I bled a fair amount and ended up on bedrest for about 3 weeks or so. Luckily, the hematoma was almost gone after the bed rest, and I now have a beautiful and healthy 5 month old son! Talk to your doctor and take it easy. Good luck!

Peace,
S.

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A.F.

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Yes, I had a subchorionic hematoma when I was pregnant with my daughter. i believe the bleeding occured around 13 weeks. The first time I had some light bleeding for a few minutes, then a few days later I woke up to a huge gush of blood. It was very scary but I have a happy and healthy 11 month old girl now so don't let yourself get too worried about it.

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