I am a new nurse that is 17 weeks along with my 4th baby. 2 weeks ago I started having abnormal bleeding, but no cramping. My doc told me to come in for an u/s and they did a transvaginal and took some pics. My doc says that I have an "abnormal tissue growth behind the placenta" and that I need to take it really easy. No more work, unless its light duty, no sex, etc. The heavy, red bleeding lasted about 3 days and then has tapered off. All I have now is I pass small clots and spot, but it is brown and mucous like, kinda like the last day of your period would be. My OB/GYN has put me on chromagen daily. He said that the bleeding can come back at any time if I don't take it easy. He also said that if the active bleeding comes back, he will put me on strict bedrest and order a level II ultrasound with a high risk specialist. My question is for an experienced RN who specializes in this kind of area. What could all this be about? I am kind of confused as to whats going. I do have another appointment in a week.Thanks for your time!
Blee O'Myacin, BSN, RN 721 Posts Specializes in ED, ICU, Heme/Onc. Oct 27, 2008 I'm sure the mods are going to close this. Given medical advice is out of our scope of practice. Do what your doc says.Good luck,Blee
Trauma Columnist traumaRUs, MSN, APRN 165 Articles; 21,214 Posts Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU. Has 31 years experience. Oct 27, 2008 I'm sorry but we can't provide medical advice. Please discuss your concerns with your provider. Good look.
