Does a woman have periods during pregnancy?

Answer 1

WHEN A WOMAN GETS PREGNANT, HER OVARIES STOP PRODUCING EGGS AND HER UTERO DOESN'T HAVE TO PREPARE FOR THE NEW BABY ANYMORE, WHICH MEANS THAT HER PERIOD STOPS(I.E. NO EGGS AND NO BLOOD AND UTERO TISSUE-THAT'S THE PERIOD). SOMETIMES, ESPECIALLY DURING THE FIRST SEVERAL MONTHS OF THE PREGNANCY, THE WOMAN MIGHT STILL HAVE A PERIOD-LIKE FLOW, BUT IT CONSISTS NO EGGS AND IT'S USUALLY VERY LIGHT, PINK OR BROWN IN COLOR. IT CAN MISLEAD THE WOMAN TO THINK SHE'S NOT PREGNANT. BUT IN 90% OF THE PREGNANCIES, THERE'S NO MENSTRUATION. AFTER THE WOMAN GIVES BIRTH, THE PERIOD STARTS AFTER SHE STOPS BREASTFEEDING THE BABY( DURING BREASTFEEDING, HER BODY PRODUCES A HORMONE, WHICH PREVENTS HER FROM HAVING HER PERIOD.) I HOPE THIS HELPS

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 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 provider 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 the middle of your pregnancy to measure the size of your developing baby and clarify exactly when the baby is due.

Many women who bleed a little bit in early pregnancy 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 probably will go on to include heavy cramping and bleeding much heavier than a normal period.

Abnormal bleeding can also be a sign of ectopic or tubal pregnancy. 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 have an ectopic pregnancy. A tubal pregnancy can be life-threatening, and sometimes the only symptom is bleeding around the time your period is expected. Often, the period may be lighter than usual. Sometimes a home pregnancy test will be negative, and the pregnancy can only be detected by checking blood hCG levels.

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

Most women do not have periods during pregnancy, given the uterine lining which is what is shed during menses is used to nourish the developing embryo/ and for implantation. So, if you do see a heavy amount of bleeding during pregnancy it's usually a sign of something being wrong. However, anything is possible....and some women do have periods and healthy babies.

Answer 4

I can only speak from personal experience but this is my 3rd pregnancy, And I've not had a period during my pregnancies with any of them.

I'm sure that there are women who have indeed had periods throughout pregnancy, But I've never met anyone nor have I experienced it.

Answer 5

It can happen. There was a story on CNN this morning about a woman who was 37 weeks pregnant and had a healthy baby boy, but didn't know she was pregnant until she went into labor. Apparently had periods and stuff all the way through.

Answer 6

There was just a news article on CNN about a woman who didn't know she was pregnant until 3 days before her kid was born. Had normal periods and everything! Crazy stuff. But to answer your question, I think that proves YES.

Answer 7

It can happen. My best friend had her regular period for the first six months of pregnancy and her baby was fine.

Answer 8

not really
the body is all about the pregnancy now, and that means that there is no way it will shed the layer of the uterus like it normally would if there was no fertilization( this is what produced period)

Answer 9

not regular periods but there may be spotting which a woman mistakes for her period

Answer 10

usually not. It may be a sign that the sack is open that holds the fetus(un born baby). disscharge is possible but it should always be watched out for.