D&C vs natural miscarriage - my experience

I have now had two missed miscarriages and experienced both forms of management.

The first time, I found out, and miscarried naturally the next day. It was 4-5 hours of intense contractions and bleeding as all of the tissue passed. It was much heavier than a period. Then light bleeding for 2 weeks.

The second time, I booked a D&C as the waiting and uncertainty about when it would happen was too much. Would I be home? At work? With my toddler? However spending 8 hours in hospital, having a general anesthetic and feeling very groggy for hours, was awful. I have since had almost 24 hours of intense contractions and minimal bleeding. It is very painful and debilitating. I don’t know that I would choose it again.

Natural miscarriage:

Pros:

over quickly

No drugs

Cons:

Can be traumatic

Pain and a lot of bleeding

Uncertainty as to when it will happen

D&C:

Pros:

Know when it will happen

Minimal bleeding afterwards

Cons:

General anesthetic

Feeling groggy

Pain and cramping

Feel free to add your own pros and cons