Is it true that you can still have your period while your pregnant?

Question

My friend is pregnant and everyone is telling her that its normal to have your period during the first few months of pregnancy.

Answer 1

Not really. During the first three months of pregnancy, you may experience light bleeding. But, except in the rare circumstances of ectopic pregnancy, it's not a true period.

Here are some causes of normal spotting during the first trimester:

-As the embryo is getting situated in the uterine lining, and the placenta begins to develop, the site where the embryo is attaching can bleed a little.

-The blood supply to the cervix increases immediately when you become pregnant. The surface of the cervix is thin, and the pressure from the extra blood can make a few of the tiny blood vessels pop, causing slight bleeding.

-The changes in the cervix can make it more sensitive to irritation from intercourse, and that can lead to a bit of bleeding.

Answer 2

Question: Can you be pregnant and still get your period?

Answer: Well, no, you can't get your period once you're pregnant — once your body starts producing the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and your pregnancy is established, your menstrual cycle is interrupted and normal periods will stop — but you may have bleeding or spotting during pregnancy that can seem like a period.

Some pregnant women have what's called "implantation bleeding" that can happen around the time their period is due, and they may mistake that bleeding for a period. This spotting may be caused by the fertilized egg burrowing into the blood-rich lining of the uterus (a process that starts just 6 days after fertilization) and it's generally a lot lighter than a typical period — just a day or two of very light spotting.

If you're pregnant and you're not sure when your last period started, this can make establishing a due date difficult for your healthcare provider. If you have any doubts, your practitioner can feel how big your uterus is with a pelvic examination and estimate how far along you are. In most cases, your provider will also order an ultrasound before midpregnancy to measure the size of your developing baby to clarify exactly when the baby is due.

Many women who bleed a little bit in early pregnancy go on to deliver without any complications, but bleeding can also be a cause for concern. It may be the first sign of a miscarriage; if so, your symptoms will probably go on to include heavy cramping and bleeding much heavier than a normal period. If you have sharp pains in your lower abdomen, especially if the pain is only on one side, you should see your practitioner right way to find out if you may have an ectopic pregnancy (also known as a tubal pregnancy). Because of these potential complications, if you bleed at all early in your pregnancy, it's best to notify your doctor or midwife to get specific instructions. She may suggest getting a blood test to check your hCG levels or order an ultrasound to evaluate your condition more thoroughly.

Answer 3

It's not normal to have your period or regular periods during pregnancy... not even during the first months. When you get pregnant, your endocrine system starts producing hormones that will help the pregnancy come to a successful end, and these prevent you from ovulating and therefore, from having periods.
It may be common to have slight staining during the first months, but still that is something that has to be checked by a doctor to avoid further trouble.
Bleeding is not desirable or good during pregnancy, and a physician should be seen immediately if this were to occur.
Good luck and best wishes to your friend.

Answer 4

No, it is *not* true. A period is vaginal bleeding caused by ovulation that does not lead to pregnancy.

However, some women have vaginal bleeding from other causes at around the time of the first few missed periods. It is *not* a period, and it is usually normal, but it isn't *that* common, either. A bit of spotting just before or around the time of the first missed period is usually implantation bleeding; after that, few women have vaginal bleeding, and it should always be checked by her doctor, although, again, it *can* be normal.

Answer 5

Its true you can still have a period i did for 6 months didn't know i was pregnant until i was 7 half months along so yes its true the baby will be fine my son is now 16 yrs. old God Bless

Answer 6

Not really "normal", but the word normal shouldnt be used in pregnancy, b/c everyone is different. It is possible to have periods while you are pregnant. It is rare, but it does happen. But, she should get any bleeding checked out if she is preggo, just to to safe.

Answer 7

Yes Sum Women's Like Thats Normal..

Answer 8

no, that would be strange...when you don't get your period during the normal time is one of the signs you are pregnant.

Answer 9

MY AUNT HAD HER PERIOD FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS. ALTHOUGH, SHE SHOULD TELL HER DOCTOR ABOUT IT.

Answer 10

actually yes u can and it doesnt mean any thing bad either