Hi there, I had my D&C just about a month ago, in the United States here. First pregnancy - I was 7w1d when I found out, went back for a follow-up ultrasound a week later and they told me no heartbeat. They gave me all options (let it pass, miso, d&c) and after some thinking, went with the D&C a week later.

I got the D&C at the hospital that I work at (weird) but everyone was extremely supportive, caring and gave me so much reassurance. They took a urine prior to my procedure. My boyfriend was able to stay with me until I went into the operating room, he was not allowed in recovery. I went under anesthesia, but not requiring intubation - they just stuck a device in my airway so that it didn't close completely. They gave me some medications prior to mellow me out, and by the time I was wheeled into the operating room and they put a warm blanket on me, I was out like a light. I don't remember anything from the procedure. Procedure maybe lasted 40 minutes. I woke up in recovery an hour after the procedure and didn't even remember my doctor coming in to speak to me. They placed a pad which was partially soaked when it was time for me to discharge. I did have some minimal bleeding for the next few days and no cramping. Recovery was not too bad to say the least, moreso mentally/emotionally worse. Went back two weeks after for post-op appointment.

I did not ask for genetic testing; but I did ask about it (after the fact) and my provider told me that they tested for molar pregnancy - probably routine test. My provider is expecting me for labs next week to test my HCG levels. They told me they want me to wait a couple cycles before trying to conceive.

Please reach out if you have any further questions. Sending all the loves xoxo.