Baby or Bust with Dr Lora Shahine
Health & Fitness:Medicine
Episode 60: “There is No Heartbeat” What’s Next and Options after a Diagnosis of Missed Miscarriage
“I am so sorry, but the baby has stopped developing.”
A “missed” or “silent” miscarriage is when the fetus has stopped developing, but the body hasn’t gotten the message to end the pregnancy yet. It can be devastating, and unfortunately, there are often decisions that the pregnant person will need to make.
In this episode, Dr. Lora Shahine talks about what a missed miscarriage is, what actions you may need to take if diagnosed with a missed miscarriage, and what the pros, cons, and risks are of the different options.
In this episode you’ll hear:
[0:00] What is a missed miscarriage?
[4:54] What are the medical options for proceeding after a diagnosis?
[10:22] Medical management of missed miscarriages
[13:22] Surgical management of missed miscarriages
[20:22] Advocating for care
Resources mentioned:
Dr. Shahine’s books: drlorashahine.com/books
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