Period during pregnancy? Update

Ylvelill · February 2014

This is gonna sound strange but...

I had bleeding at 7-8w then again at 13w and today at 18w I just started bleeding again.

I just had an u/s yesterday so no sch which is what they thought was the cause last time.

I am trying not to freak out but well it isn't working. Both times before it ended after a few hours so I guess time will tell if this is the same.

Update: just got back home from l&d. Babies are okay but I have a 3cm SCH (Subchorionic Hemorrhage) and will have to rest for a while in hopes it clears up. Going back to see the MFM ob early next week.

Thank you all for the t&ps

RJHarmon · February 2014

My mom swears that she had regular periods throughout her entire pregnancy with my sister (40 years ago)

I would lean toward a different explanation though. What does your doc say?

JayBzo · February 2014

My mom had one regularly for months with my little sister (11) but I do think it stopped farther along. Otherwise not sure but I would be concerned too - hope it's nothing!

Ylvelill · February 2014

My ob was convinced it was a sch last time even though she did not see one.

pantherRN · February 2014

Irritable cervix?

BoraBoraBaby · February 2014

I know someone who also swears she had regular periods during her pregnancy.

Ylvelill · February 2014

Thank you guys.

[Deleted User] · February 2014

There were several women on I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant who said they had periods regularly, so who knows!

I think as long as your doctor is aware and they've been keeping an eye on it, you're probably okay. I know it must be scary to see the blood, though.

LilredmommaC · February 2014

I read somewhere that over 50% of SCH's are not visible on regular US. I have no idea if that's true or not but would explain why so many women have unexplained bleeding. Hope the bleeding stops, it's just not a good feeling to see blood when pregnant.

littlemissmarla · February 2014

no experience but i hope this stops soon for you! t's &ps!

BBColt78 · February 2014

I have a good friend who bled tons through her pregnancy. She had a blood transfusion from it. I'm sure this is a huge rarity, but it happens. Just call your OB though and let them know.

Said friend also passed blood clots the size of golf balls. No kidding. Her babe was fine, but preemie.

jnnfrrose6 · February 2014

It's not a period. A period is the shedding if your lining because a fertilized egg hasn't implanted and happens after you ovulate. Spotting is certainly possible throughout a pregnancy which is why some women may not know they are pregnant ad it can seem like a period especially if you aren't regular anyways. As long as your doctor is monitoring and not worried, I wouldn't be.

Ylvelill · February 2014

jnnfrrose6 said:
It's not a period. A period is the shedding if your lining because a fertilized egg hasn't implanted and happens after you ovulate. Spotting is certainly possible throughout a pregnancy which is why some women may not know they are pregnant ad it can seem like a period especially if you aren't regular anyways. As long as your doctor is monitoring and not worried, I wouldn't be.

Yeah that's what I was thinking but it's just strange that it is coming so neatly spaced, unless of course I am just making it happen by stressing
:-S

Guess I will call in the morning if it doesn't stop.

Pinksundrops · February 2014

What is an sch? Sounds like it's maybe not a big deal if that's what it is, and if that's the case crossing fingers it is. Crossing fingers for no big deal either way!! Keep us updated. T&Ps!!

Ylvelill · February 2014

Well, now I am in l&d

waiting to get a scan. Husband wanted me to call my doc and she said to go in now.

LilredmommaC · February 2014

Keep us posted! Sorry your dealing with this tonight. T&P for lil one

Love227 · February 2014

Prayers that everything is ok.

JAMPUP · February 2014

Ylvelill said:
This is gonna sound strange but...

I had bleeding at 7-8w then again at 13w and today at 18w I just started bleeding again.

I just had an u/s yesterday so no sch which is what they thought was the cause last time.

I am trying not to freak out but well it isn't working. Both times before it ended after a few hours so I guess time will tell if this is the same.

Update: just got back home from l&d. Babies are okay but I have a 3cm SCH (Subchorionic Hemorrhage) and will have to rest for a while in hopes it clears up. Going back to see the MFM ob early next week.

Thank you all for the t&ps

Rest up I was diagnosed with this about 11cm week 10 and have been bleeding super heavy ever since! Heavier than a period my doc says there isn't anything I can do to prevent it or fix it (very hard to hear as a mom) but I just need to take it easy mine also comes with labor like pains and a warm bath helps... Feel good and ask for help when needed... Are you feeling the baby move yet? I know that was a relief for me so I wasn't running to dr everytjme I was non stop bleeding ... The hematoma can reasorb or can continue to bleed feel good

argonne · February 2014

Sounds like some sort of breakthrough bleeding. T&Ps for you. And yours. Hopefully everything is okay.

Pinksundrops · February 2014

Okay so SCH ISN'T a good thing

. I'm SO grateful you and the babies are ok. Praying it clears up quickly!!

Ylvelill · February 2014

@JAMPUP - no, silly babies are hiding behind one if the placentas so no movement feelings for me.

Yeah I am on pelvic rest now and modified activity

at least my bleeding is fairly light so far and the cramping is just period like.

PregsMcSnoozalot · February 2014

thinking of you @Ylvelill...hope it resolves quickly!!

JAMPUP · February 2014

@ylvelill sounds about right!! It can be scary glad to hear babies are all good!! Feel good

jnnfrrose6 · February 2014

@ylvelill glad you got an answer! Maybe the "consistency" in the timing of the bleeding you were seeing just happened to coincide with you exerting yourself more and you didn't realize it. Hopefully the pelvic bedrest will do its trick (I've been on it for 4 weeks now because of a low placenta...I know it's best for baby, but I'd really love some sex.).