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Treatment of Miscarriage If you bleed during pregnancy, it does not necessarily mean that you have had a miscarriage, but you should always talk with your GP. However, if the bleeding is very heavy, you should call an ambulance. In many cases, if you experience bleeding during early pregnancy, you will be advised to see a doctor who specialises in pregnancy at your local hospital. If a miscarriage has started, it is not possible to stop it through treatment. However, the doctor will be able to carry out some checks to determine whether a miscarriage has taken place. An ultrasound scan will be able to show whether:   Article continues below advertisement   you have had a miscarriage, the baby is still alive (by detecting the heart beat), or there is another reason for the bleeding (for example an ectopic pregnancy). Alternatively, you may need to do a pregnancy test, which can show whether pregnancy hormones are still in your system. If a miscarriage is confirmed, no treatment is usually needed. The pregnancy tissue usually passes out naturally and the bleeding should stop within a few days. If bleeding is severe, or does not stop after a few days, a minor operation can be performed to clear the uterus. © Crown Copyright  (www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk 07/10/2007)     Miscarriage  Miscarriage  The Miscarriage Association  Causes of Miscarriage  Symptoms of Miscarriage  Treatment of Miscarriage  more.... Cot Death  What is Cot Death?  FSID - The Foundation for the Study of Infant Death  How can you Reduce the Risk of Cot Death?  How To Keep Your Baby Safe and Healthy  When a baby dies suddenly and unexpectedly  more.... Advice  Pregnancy  ChildBirth  Links  Baby  more.... Latest Forum Discussions lost before i knew i had it. OMG i am in tears :( Miscarriage Drug Priviliged Happy Birthday baby girl feeling really down today not sure what to write...  Keep up with the Latest News  Dave the Dad describes his thoughts  Recipes - What's Cooking?  StillBirth and NeoNatal Death