Yes you can have your period all through your pregnancy but that is not very common. Every woman's pregnancy is different.
2006-07-03 12:21:10
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answered by Anonymous
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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
2006-07-04 05:03:43
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answered by Anonymous
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I don't know if you could technically call it a period, but it is possible to have bleeding. I had a friend that didn't know that she was pregnant until she was five months along and started to feel the baby move. She had been having bleeding the entire time, although, it was less than what she normally had with her periods.
2006-07-03 21:46:31
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answered by brazilnut76 2
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Period while pregnant- no
Bleeding while pregnant- yes and call your care provider ASAP
This is why it is not possible to have your period while pregnant: the bleeding while you have your period is due to the uterus discarding the uterine lining it does not need as you are not pregnant. You can however, have spotting or bleeding while you are pregnant. If there is enough blood to make you think you have your period, that is very worrisome-call your midwife or doctor immediatly.
2006-07-03 19:25:45
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answered by Midwife Jane 4
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I knew a lady that had periods for a few months while pregnant.
2006-07-03 19:22:23
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answered by Sarah N 3
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i bleed for 4 months, and each time it would scare me to death, but not like a real period, very light bleeding for 1 - 2 days each month. not bright red blood. good luck and GOD BLESS.
2006-07-03 19:32:35
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answered by reann4239 4
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Spotting is an indication of pregnancy, a regular pierod is not as common.
2006-07-03 19:21:15
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answered by Anonymous
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Yes, though it won't be as heavy as usual. My friend was surprised when she thought she had food poisoning and it turned out that she was in labour....
2006-07-03 19:29:04
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answered by meagain2238 4
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Actually yes you can. My Aunt did for a few months or so when she was.
2006-07-03 19:21:44
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answered by Illinoismom 3
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Nope.
2006-07-03 19:19:59
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answered by nighthawk_842003 6
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