Advice needed- two miscarriages in a row- also posted on infertility

Hi ladies!

I'm posting to reach out for some advice from a family member of mine who has had miscarriages.

She has a son- easily conceived and easy pregnancy.

Then, she tried for six months when her son turned two and she lost the baby at 6 weeks.

Right away, before she even got AF again, she conceived again. Her doctor THINKS she is eight weeks along, she has SEVERE morning sickness, and her Hcg level is 95,000. But sonogram is only showing about 5 weeks- yolk sac but no HB. Also, another sonogram 5 days later showed no growth. She is going for a better sono next week to see if there is any change but she is preparing herself that might have to have a D&C.

Here is where we need the advice- if she has the D&C- what tests should she request on the embryo tissue?

Also, can you recommend a Dr. that will test her for why she is having "recurrent" losses? Things like immune issues, blood clotting factors, etc?

We would really appreciate a recommendation. Our prayers for all of you that your dreams come true.

Thank you so much.

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Re: Advice needed- two miscarriages in a row- also posted on infertility

I'm dealing with the same thing except I have no children. My next step is a full auto immune work-up and I am STILL waiting almost 6 weeks for the chromosomal/genetic test on the tissue which is what she should ask for at the D and C. I am looking into switching doctors because I don't want to hear that it's just the luck of the draw. Many have recommended Dr. Kofinas. When I am ready I think that may be the direction I go. Good luck to her

Advice needed- two miscarriages in a row- also posted on infertility

I had one at 6 weeks and then a chemical. Personally, I was NOT ready to go to a specialist, but I did do some other things. I started going to acupuncture, who together with my PCP, we ran some very minimal bloodwork and tweaked my supplements. I also cut out ALL artificial sweeteners, no soda, no splenda, no truvia, nothing. If I want something sweet, I have good old sugar. I'm now 31 weeks with a very healthy baby boy who doesn't stop squirming around. I ended up having MTHFR one of the single version mutations (I don't remember) and my acupuncturist was like, "Oh easy peasy, we'll give you a methylinated folate & vitamin B and see how that works"... next month, without tracking, without checking when I was BD-ing, got pregnant and it stuck.

Everyone has their own story of how they got to their happy ending, so you just have to do what is right for you. I know a lot of women who had great success with Dr. Kofinas.

Advice needed- two miscarriages in a row- also posted on infertility

I also had two early miscarriages.... which Dr. Kofinas is this? the one in Garden City?

Advice needed- two miscarriages in a row- also posted on infertility

Jeff Braverman is the man for repeat miscarriages

Re: Advice needed- two miscarriages in a row- also posted on infertility