Family Forum / Pregnancy / Pregnancy / October 2006

Sure lots of hope. Subchorionic hemorrhage is very common. It's like a
small blood clot.

Many people have them and go on to have healthy babies. Not really
something to worry about.

I have (had? maybe it's gone now) one with this pregnancy though I
can't recall how big it was, and I think I had one with my last
pregnancy as well. Spotted with both but all was well.

Elle

I would think there are several clues which should tell you that this is not
life threatening for you or your baby.

1. The word "small".
2. The phrase "indcidentally noted."
3. The fact that you are basically spotting, and not full on bleeding.  The
subchrionic hemorrhage explains the spotting/bleeding.
4. The fact that you don't need to be put on bedrest.
5. The fact that your doctor didn't tell you that this is a really bad
thing, and your baby will likely not make it.
6. The fact that they likely made another appointment for you next month,
and as you left the office, said, "Okay, see you next time."

I wouldn't worry too much about it.  It sounds to me like it explains the
spotting, and my guess is that they would check it again at your next
appointment and it should be smaller or gone, and your bleeding/spotting
stopped.

Good luck.