C.B. asks from Virginia Beach, VA on May 14, 2009
Spotting During Early Pregnancy
I am 6 1/2 weeks pregnant and am experiencing some spotting. It is dark, almost brown in color and not heavy. I am having some light cramping, but nothing that bad. I had this happen with my first pregnancy, and everything turned out ok. Is this normal, or should I be concerned and go to the doctor? Thank you, ladies!!
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Thank you! I called my doctor, and he said everything was fine, and that it was normal. I have an appt next week, so there wasn't a need for me to rush in today.
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F.B. answers from Kansas City on May 15, 2009
I would definitely call the doctor right away. Like you said it could be fine, but it could be something.
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J.F. answers from Richmond on May 15, 2009
Bright red is the color you should worry about. Brown or pink spotting is common. It's worth a mention to the doctor on your next visit, but don't stress it unless it turns to heavy cramping or bright red bleeding.
W.E. answers from Washington DC on May 15, 2009
C.,
Please do NOT take any chances! I had called my doc with light spotting at 11-12 weeks told it is normal for some light spotting, and my baby did not make it. Please go to the doc even if it doesn't seem bad. Best of luck to you!
(((HUGS)))
J.C. answers from Washington DC on May 15, 2009
I had the exact same thing during both my pregnancies and all was OK (well, so far on the 2nd. I'm 14 weeks now). The doc told me a darker color indicates an older bleed (possibly implantation bleed) that is just working itself out. While I think it's common to have some bleeding during the first trimester, I would still encourage you to at least call the doctor. They might want you to have an ultrasound to make sure everything is OK. It also might give you peace of mind to see that everything is in there as it should be at this stage of the game. Good luck to you!!
F.B. answers from Kansas City on May 15, 2009
I would definitely call the doctor right away. Like you said it could be fine, but it could be something.
K.P. answers from Washington DC on May 15, 2009
I would take it easy for a day or two and call your doctor if you experience more cramping, the blood turns red in color, or increases in volume. It is most likely an implantation bleed. I had it when I was pregnant with my little girl and it turned out fine.
A.L. answers from Washington DC on May 15, 2009
Call your doctor. Some spotting is normal, but you should get it checked out.
M.C. answers from Washington DC on May 14, 2009
I had this happen. The dr. said that it was my body trying to go through the normal monthly motions. I would try and take it easy, no heavy lifting, and discuss it with your dr. at the first visit.
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A.V. answers from Washington DC on May 15, 2009
I had a subchorionic hemorrhage with my daughter. It is common, but can be a problem if it is large. I'd call and get checked out. They can do an ultrasound to measure if that's the issue.
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