In episode 149, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder Allison Schaaf shares 10 questions you should ask when trying to decide between a D&C and a natural miscarriage / expectant management. Use these questions to guide a discussion with your doctor to make the best decision for you. ‌ Have I already started miscarrying? How far along is the pregnancy? What is my doctor recommending? Am I experiencing any debilitating pregnancy symptoms? What are the risks of the D&C vs miscarrying naturally? Consider if you have any special circumstances? How might your decision impact you emotionally? What does the recovery look like? What fears do I have surrounding D&C? What fears do I have surrounding a natural miscarriage? Bonus Question: What feels right to me? TOPICS DISCUSSED: D&C, Miscarriage, Natural Miscarriage, Expectant Management LINKS IN THIS EPISODE Article on Natural Miscarriage vs D&C: https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/dc-vs-a-natural-miscarriage/ Article on Medicated Miscarriage (Misoprostol / Cytotec) vs Natural Miscarriage: https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/medication-vs-a-natural-miscarriage-10-questions-to-ask/ MISCARRIAGE HOPE DESK RESOURCES- Miscarriage Hope Desk aims to help women struggling miscarriage, pregnancy loss and recurrent miscarriages (RPL), by providing the following resources- Library of Articles, found here- https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/library/understanding-why/ Instagram Community- https://instagram.com/miscarriagehopedesk Facebook Community- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1617075958466247/ Free Miscarriage Lab Checklist- https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/labs Free Weekly Newsletter- http://miscarriagehopedesk.com/newsletter FREE MEAL PLANS Do you need help getting healthy, tasty meals on the table? Check out our sponsor Prep Dish, PrepDish.com/mhd to get 2 weeks FREE! SHOW NOTES- https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/podcast/ Get a FREE Miscarriage Lab Testing Checklist- http://MiscarriageHopeDesk.com/labs