Spotting in Early Pregnancy

I went into a panic when I spotted in my seventh week. He is now a healthy three year old. My doctor nearly laughed me out of the office when he saw the worried, terrified look on my face when I told him I was spotting old blood. It's pretty normal I guess and nothing to worry about as long as there's no cramping or bright red blood.

N.,

I didn't spot at all with my first pregnancy but did spot (pink actually, not brown and even further along - 11 weeks?)with my second. She came out healthy and strong!

I was worried too but called my midwife who said that it's very normal to spot in pregnancy sometimes. She's even had women who bled as much as several ounces and delivered healthy, full term babies.

Try to eat regularly, hug your little girl as much as possible, get some rest (you'll feel a lot more calm if you do!) and do something you enjoy.

Every time you worry, take a deep breath and imagine a white light around your baby, protecting her (or him), nurturing and helping her grow safely inside you.

I'll be praying for you!!

M.

N.,
I spotted with all 3 of my kiddos. The worst being with my last who is a very healthy 5 mo old now. I spotted very early and throughout my pregnancy like a small period, and even gushed from time to time. Very scarry!! But everything was fine. The Dr. told me to keep it easy, but no bed rest. I would definately let your Dr know but it could just be implantation spotting. good luck and congratulations!

now I did spot with my first and third. I would still inform the doctor even though some spotting can be normal but of course any blood kinda startles me when I am pregnant! Both my oldest and youngest are completely healthy and I actually did more than spot with my son whom is my oldest. It was my first so I was freaked out.

Does the mud hut thing have to do with your husbands job? LOL I took an anthropology course a while back!

I had spotting with all 4 of my pregnancies. All around the 6-8 week time, all a dark brown color. My doctor said the darker the blood, the less to worry about....bright red or pink is not good. God Bless!

I know it is so scary when you are spotting during pregnancy, especially after a miscarriage. It is usually normal, I spotted with my first pregnancy (after a previous miscarriage) and my baby is now 4. I spotted at 6 months with my second child's pregnancy (talk about worried) and everything was fine. Go get an ultra sound just to reassure yourself. I know how hard it is not to worry. By the way, I was so scared during the second full term pregnancy that I worked with an EFT therapist and that made a HUGE difference. Let me know if you want more information and congratulations!

I spotted with my son. I was about 5 weeks. He was my first. They thought I lost him but did an ultrasound and saw the sack was there. They did another the next week and saw the heart. My HCG #'s were going up and they were able to hear the heart at all my other visits. He is 5 years old now, very healthy very smart.

Have you been to see your OB? Spotting is very common in the early trimester, but that doesn't keep a mother from worry. I spotted on and off through my first 14 weeks, and everything worked out just fine. My little girl was born full term and perfect. I called me OB every time the spotting happened, and he was happy to have me come in for an ultrasound or doppler. If your OB will not provide this for you, find one who will. Just having the peace of mind that everything is okay goes a long way.

You really should call your ob with your concerns and just find out if everything is alright.

I have to say that I am frightened of spotting early in pregnancy. My first baby miscarried, I was in shock because I never really thought of complications.

That being said, I've had 3 boys after that pregnancy was cut short. I am now pregnant with my last baby. I did spot a little in the first month or so. It was very light and pink. I'm now 17 weeks preggers, so some spotting can be overcome. Then too, I prayed a lot to stay pregnant with a healthy child. I didn't tell my ob until my appt and he was concerned. He whisked me into ultrasound and confirmed the baby had a heartbeat. He then told me to call him next time.

Spotting is very normal. I don't remember when it happened to me (my daughter is almost 8 now so it's been awhile), but I do remember that my doctor told me it was normal all the pregnancy books I read said it was normal. When I saw it though I did start to panic and had to remind myself that it was OK. But since you had a miscarriage already I wouldn't take any chances. I would immediately schedule an appointmant with your doctor. Like that old saying: it's better to be safe than sorry. My prayers will be with you.

As far as I've heard and experienced, I don't think there's cause for concern so long as it's not "fresh", bright red blood. It could very well be your monthly, as some women experience that throughout their entire pregnancy with no complications. Hope this helped. If it continues though, you should prob get it checked out. Better safe than sorry. Good Luck!!