Bleeding in Pregnancy

Hi M.,

I actually had some spotting several times during my last pregnancy - the first @ 7 weeks. I called the doctor and they had me come in for an ultrasound. As it turns out, the placenta had torn slightly away and caused some minor spotting. Anyhow, just took it easy and everything was fine. I spotted a few other times, mostly when I think I was just overdoing it.

Take some time and take it easy... I would give your doctor a call and they can do an ultrasound in the office/rather than the ER.. much less stressful.

I'm sure you both will be fine. Good luck to you!!!

Hi M.,

Before my pregnancy I bled about 25 out of 30 days (what a pain!). My system has always been out of whack. When I was pregnant, I too, experienced bleeding throughout the 1st trimester (and 2nd). Like you, I was super worried and my docter performed numerous ultrasounds (all times her heartbeat was strong). My daughter was born perfectly healthy and now my body is back to "normal." I have a regular 5 day cycle like everyone else. You will continue to worry even though many people have experienced your same situation. Best wishes...it's an exciting time!

With my 5th and 6th I had spotting until about 12-15 weeks. I suggest seeking medical advice. Both of my pregnancies ended with beautiful little girls. My midwives did have me apply a progesterone cream to my abdomen to help with the spotting. If you seek medical advice and don't like what they say remember you can always get a second opinion. A second opinion can either give you peace about the first diagnosis or offer up a completely different diagnosis and treatment plan.

As someone who has had 2 misscaraiges in 9 months, I would say that any time you have bleeding, go to the ER. Don't wait for your appt.