2006-07-09 15:54:27 · 20 answers · asked by wendytim2 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
You may bleed, but it's not a period. A period only occurs when no fertilized egg was implanted and the uterus lining is then disposed of. The bleeding could be caused by a variety of things, and you need to tell your doctor ASAP, as this needs to be monitored. I bled a lot during my pregnancy and ended up having placenta previa. Luckily my daughter was born without complications.
2006-07-09 17:37:35 · answer #1 · answered by Melissa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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
2006-07-10 05:07:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I had my period for the first 3 months I was pregnant with my son, I never missed a period so I didn't know I was pregnant until I very bad morning sickness like 2 months into it.
2006-07-10 00:08:57 · answer #3 · answered by starlightstarbright 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no, I was pregnant 3 to 4 wks and I was bleeding lightly. I was told that some women have that symptom & some don't. I was also told that the reason I was bleeding was because the fetus was attaching to my uterus. Though it really wasn't my period I thought it was because I had lost the baby (I didn't have pain). He is 15 mo old now.
2006-07-09 23:05:25 · answer #4 · answered by larechiga26 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it happened to me once.
I saw the doc as soon as I missed my period to confirm my pregnancy, but it wasn't until I had an ultrasound that we found I was further along in my pregnancy than we originally thought.
If you suspect that you're pregnant, you may want to see a doc to get a blood test to seeif there are traces of the pregnancy hormone in your system to be sure.
2006-07-09 23:01:17 · answer #5 · answered by 1derous1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This does seem to happen to some women. My mum had her periods while pregnant with my brother. I do think it is rare.
Any bleeding should be reported to your midwife
2006-07-16 14:09:05 · answer #6 · answered by missluly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can still be pregnant. some women still get their period when being pregnant.
2006-07-09 23:16:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank the Lord!
You don't need to be worried, honeychile; bcos you can't have a period ifn you're pregnant!
But, you take care and stop all that right now, you hear?
2006-07-09 22:58:48 · answer #8 · answered by Raymond 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With my last pregnancy, I spotted for several months. I thought I was starting the change! Your best best is to get a home pregnancy test or see your doctor. Good luck!
2006-07-09 22:58:04 · answer #9 · answered by olelady55 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i had periods for the first 5 months with my first two pregnancies but i would recomend seeing your dr.
2006-07-09 22:58:22 · answer #10 · answered by boardnttown 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋