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Bleeding during pregnancy

becky12083becky12083 member
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I'm currently 8 weeks pregnant.  I got pregnant only after I had been off the pill for 10 days.  I started bleeding about a week ago.  First it was enough to fill up a pantyliner.  I called my dr. and she told me to get my blood work done right away. My levels came back normal except my progesterone level was low (due to getting pregnant so soon after coming off the pill). I got more blood work done and my progesterone levels were now normal.   Then I had more bleeding that filled up a bigger pad with some clotting. I called the dr. again and  I got an ultrasound done the next day and all was normal (Thank God)  However that was on Thursday and I started bleeding (lightly) Saturday evening and all night into Sunday.  It was nothing crazy, just light bleeding.  It stopped for a few hours and started up again.  I read online that this can happen and it doesn't mean miscarriage.  Some women have bleeding with clotting and continued to have normal pregnancies.  Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this.  I go for my actual dr. appointment on Friday but I want to remain calm and stress free for the baby.  I haven't experienced any cramping or pain at all which makes me feel a little better.  Just looking for reassurance :)  Sorry for the novel!  Thanks!
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Re: Bleeding during pregnancy

  • ksuper1ksuper1 member
    Hello! Just lurking through and thought I could help. While each case is different it is possible to bleed and turn out fine. I was bleeding for the first 15 Weeks with my son, got diagnosed with threatened miscarriage and turned out ok. I had tests ultrasounds and a lot of appointments along the way and he kept growing and is now a happy 3 year old cuddled up next to me right now! Keep thinking positive and I hope all goes well with no more scares!
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  • mariamariamariamaria member
    Agree with PP that each pregnancy is different and it's always best to get checked out and talk with your doctor for peace of mind rather than consult dr. Google, but while bleeding during pregnancy isn't exactly "normal" it is quite common. With my DS, I spotted pink/brown every few weeks for a few days and had the diagnosis of "threatened miscarriage." With this LO, I made it to 12 weeks and then had a gush of red blood that turned brown after a few days and baby is thumping along in there. GL to you. I hope everything turns out okay.
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  • ChristinaH13ChristinaH13
    With my son, I had fairly heavy bleeding off and on, but always bleeding from about 7/8 weeks until into my second tri. All was fine. 
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  • rowanthefrogrowanthefrog member

    Sounds like it may be a subchorionic hematoma.  Did they look for that? My sister and several of my friends had it.  I would take it easy if you can.


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  • Jenrn2203Jenrn2203 member
    It's Normal im 10 weeks and have been spotting lightly for 1 week brown
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  • AllieAGameAllieAGame member

    I've had bleeding too- one day so heavy with bright red blood that I had to eat a steak for dinner to feel back to normal (ok, maybe low iron was just my excuse to eat the steak...ha)! With my bleeding, it always corresponds with a bowel movement (sorry, gross, I know) because apparently I have a very vascular cervix and the pushing, especially when a bit constipated (thanks pregnancy), causes the blood vessels near the surfase to pop and bleed. Since there is more blood flow to that region when pregnant, the chance of this happening is even greater. This happened even before pregnancy too and I used to get my cervix cauterized to help, but haven't in a while. All this to say, remember that some bleeding has nothing to do with your pregnancy and as long as you don't have cramping or are passing lumps of tissue, you are probably ok. Never hurts to see the doctor though!

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  • valeivegasvaleivegas member
    My SIL had that throughout her first trimester & went on to deliver a totally healthy baby.  Just keep in touch with your Dr - follow their instructions on what to do.
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  • panther422516panther422516
    I am going through the same thing you are.. I started bleeding at 6 weeks small brown it stopped after week or 2. I'm now going o. 12 weeks and it is back and heavyier and red. So I'm just as nervous as you. I did have a day or so of cramping but only 1 time each..I have also had a sonogram at 6 weeks all was good then. Had to take it easy. I go mon for my 12 week and another sonogram so I'm very eager to see the dr..good to hear the other responses about the babiess being normal and all was well. I also have a 6 yr old and didn't have any problems with him. I hope all goes well for you
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