text: could i be still pregnant? the doctor told me i was having a miscarriage but my hcg level is still rising and the ultrsound is not picking up a fetus. have you had the actual miscarriage yet? it's possible you are still technically pregnant but just having passed the deceased baby through yet. you may need a dnc if it doesn't happen soon. it's interesting that your hcg levels are still rising though, they usually go down considerably pretty much right away. i would ask your doctor about this. it's also possible that you have an ectopic pregnancy, which would be why it wouldn't show up in your uterus.  if you have further questions and you feel your doctor isn't helping you, i strongly suggest getting a second opinion form a doctor in a different practice or hospital.