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Q: My seven-week ultrasound reads: "Adjacent to the gestation sac there is a small sub-chorionic haemorrhage". What does this mean and is it a danger to the pregnancy? (Female, 29)
A: Small sub-chorionic haemorrhages usually cause no trouble at all to pregnancy or the foetus. They represent small areas of bleeding under the placenta - and only occasionally would your doctor order another ultrasound after 12 weeks to follow this up.
There is a slight increase in the likelihood of miscarriage with sub-chorionic haemorrhages - but this is usually before 12 weeks. I would still recommend limiting any other risks of miscarriage you might have - such as stopping smoking if you are a smoker.
It would also be worth asking your GP, midwife of specialist to review the ultrasound scans on your next visit, and explain the haemorrhage further, should you have any other questions.
Last reviewed: 11/01/2006
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