can you still bleed and have cramps and be pregnant and don't know it?

Answer 1

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 2

Yes bleeding and cramping are possible with pregnancy. Usually the bleeding is light like spotting or implantation bleeding. If you have heavy bleeding and you know you are pregnant then definitely see a doctor. Cramping is common among some women. It's usually light cramping. If you have heavy cramping then definitely see a doctor. Some women don't really get pregnancy symptoms so the only way to know for sure is to take a pregnancy test.
I actually have a friend that is about four weeks pregnant and she had heavy cramping the other day and the doctor told her that her baby is fine.

Answer 3

I realize that this doesn't answer your question, but I just wanted to say If you have any question about being pregnant then you need to take a pregancy test! It's worth it for peace of mind. If you get a positive result and you are bleeding then you need to see a doctor as soon as possible. Any bleeding during pregancy should be checked out. I had a miscarriage last month, so I know.

Answer 4

I've heard of it happening...but not often. If you were bleeding and cramping and pregnant...you should see a doctor because a miscarriage could be occurring.

Answer 5

yes what u are talking about maybe implantation bleeding no need to worry its not really your period but most ppl bleed like 6-14 days after thay have sex and its not for very long but its called implantation bleeding its where the fertel egg attaches to the uterus wall

Answer 6

Absolutely!

Answer 7

You can!!!
After 3 months I felt I looked different? Went for a preg test and it was positive. I must say. This was the best surprise I ever had.
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Answer 8

no likely take a pregnancy test then you will know. its very rare to have a period while pregnant

Answer 9

yes you can i know a lady who had a period the hole 9 months she had no idea she was pregnut until she went into labor.

Answer 10

Although it is not common, Yes you can.