Spotting while pregnant?

Question

My friend thinks she might be pregnant. She is getting heavey spotting ( possible a period) and she was wondering. Is it possible to get spotting or a period while being only about a week pregnant? ( if she is ).

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

Hi. I was spotting for a week when I was 5 weeks pregnant and also at 23 weeks. Everything was okay. Now I have a healthy and happy 8 month old baby boy. As long as there is a heartbeat and everything else seems normal than there is nothing to worry about. So calm down and enjoy your pregnancy. Good Luck!

Answer 3

Yes it is possible, but I would say that if you are calling it 'heavy spotting' then it is not spotting, it is most likly just her period. If this is when she would typically have her period that she probably isn't pregnant.

Your friend sounds like she shouldn't be having sex if she is not aware of all the facts involved in reproducing. Please advise her to get some more education before she continues to put herself at risk of something happening that she is not ready for.

Good luck.

Answer 4

Spotting can be a sign of miscarriage or it can be a sign of having attachment problems. OR she might just be having her period. Whatever it is your friend might want to see a doctor and get checked and if she isn't pregnant she might want to talk to her doc about getting on the pill.

Answer 5

Sorry to say this, but if she knows she is pregnant, then it sounds like the beginning of a miscarriage.
If this happens, remember that it is nature's way of saying all was not right.

The thing to do about spotting is to lie down with feet raised and rest. Call a doctor as soon as possible.
Best wishes.

Answer 6

There is something called implantation bleeding that can occur, but from what I understand, its VERY light bleeding. If she thinks this is as heavy as a period, she's most likely in the clear this time!

That woman at the top is the first woman I've ever known who had periods when they were pregnant without miscarrying.

Answer 7

You said she might be a week pregnant? Please, you cant fool everyone, she could be pregnant, but would not be spotting like a period. Either she is or she is not.

Answer 8

if it is heavy she would need to go to the hospital because heavy would be a sign of miscarriage. it is possible to spot, but I would advise she goes to the dr or hospital

Answer 9

yeah i ahd periods- not spotting, but full blown periods with two of my three kids
and theyre fine

Answer 10

if she is having heavy bleeding she is probably having her period likly she is not pregnant but it could happen not likly tho