Miscarriage Options - D&C vs Natural Miscarriage - 10 Questions to Ask | #149

<div class= "current markeddown hide-on-edit js-desc js-show-with-desc" dir= "auto"> <p dir="auto">In episode 149, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder Allison Schaaf shares 10 questions you should ask when trying to decide between a D&C and a natural miscarriage / expectant management. Use these questions to guide a discussion with your doctor to make the best decision for you.</p> <p dir="auto">‌</p> <ol> <li>Have I already started miscarrying?</li> <li>How far along is the pregnancy?</li> <li>What is my doctor recommending?</li> <li>Am I experiencing any debilitating pregnancy symptoms?</li> <li>What are the risks of the D&C vs miscarrying naturally?</li> <li>Consider if you have any special circumstances?</li> <li>How might your decision impact you emotionally?</li> <li>What does the recovery look like?</li> <li>What fears do I have surrounding D&C?</li> <li>What fears do I have surrounding a natural miscarriage?</li> </ol> <p dir="auto">Bonus Question: What feels right to me?</p> <p dir="auto">TOPICS DISCUSSED:</p> <p dir="auto">D&C, Miscarriage, Natural Miscarriage, Expectant Management</p> <p dir="auto">LINKS IN THIS EPISODE</p> <p dir="auto">Article on Natural Miscarriage vs D&C: <a href= "https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/dc-vs-a-natural-miscarriage/" target="_blank" rel= "nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc">https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/dc-vs-a-natural-miscarriage/</a></p> <p dir="auto">Article on Medicated Miscarriage (Misoprostol / Cytotec) vs Natural Miscarriage: <a href= "https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/medication-vs-a-natural-miscarriage-10-questions-to-ask/" target="_blank" rel= "nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc">https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/medication-vs-a-natural-miscarriage-10-questions-to-ask/</a></p> <p dir="auto">MISCARRIAGE HOPE DESK RESOURCES-<br /> Miscarriage Hope Desk aims to help women struggling miscarriage, pregnancy loss and recurrent miscarriages (RPL), by providing the following resources-</p> <ul> <li>Library of Articles, found here- <a href= "https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/library/un