spotting at 5 weeks of pregnancy?

Question

Is it normal to be spotting. Im 5 weeks pregnant, lightly spotting,but no pain ?

Answer 1

CAll YOUR DR!!!!

What should I do if I notice spotting or bleeding when I'm pregnant?
Call your doctor or midwife right away, even if the bleeding seems to have stopped. While it may turn out to be something minor, it could be a sign of a serious problem. You'll probably need an exam to make sure you and your baby are fine and to rule out any complications.

If you're actively bleeding or have severe pain of any kind and can't immediately reach your practitioner, head straight for the emergency room.

How is spotting different from bleeding?
Spotting is very light bleeding, similar to what you may have at the very beginning or end of your period. It can vary in color from pink to red to brown (the color of dried blood).

What can cause spotting or bleeding?
It's not always possible to determine the cause of prenatal spotting or bleeding. Because the blood supply to your cervix and pelvis has increased, it's not unusual to notice spotting after a Pap smear, an internal exam, or sex. Some other culprits include:

Implantation bleeding You may have some light spotting for a day or two at about the time when the fertilized egg burrows into the wall of your uterus. This is a process that starts just six to seven days after fertilization, so you wouldn't even know you were pregnant yet.

Miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy Spotting or bleeding can be an early sign of miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy, especially if accompanied by abdominal pain or cramping. (Bleeding can also signal a molar pregnancy, a relatively rare condition in which abnormalities in the fertilized egg at conception make it impossible for the embryo to develop or survive.)

Up to a quarter of pregnant women have some spotting or bleeding in early pregnancy, and about half of these women miscarry. But if you have an ultrasound that shows a normal heartbeat between 7 and 11 weeks, your chances of continuing the pregnancy are greater than 90 percent.

Infections Spotting can also be caused by conditions unrelated to pregnancy. A vaginal infection (such as a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis) or a sexually transmitted infection (such as trichomoniasis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, or herpes) can cause your cervix to become irritated or inflamed. An inflamed cervix is particularly prone to spotting after sex or a Pap smear. You may also spot or bleed after sex or a Pap smear if you have a cervical polyp (a benign growth).

Placental problems or premature labor In the second or third trimester, bleeding or spotting can be a sign of a serious condition such as placenta previa, placental abruption (in which the placenta separates from the uterus), a late miscarriage (between 13 weeks and midpregnancy), or premature labor (between midpregnancy and 37 weeks).

Even first trimester bleeding may be a sign of an underlying problem with the placenta. Research shows a link between early pregnancy bleeding and an increased risk of later complications, such as preterm delivery or placental abruption, particularly if the bleeding is heavy.

Normal labor A mucus discharge that's tinged with blood after 37 weeks is most likely just a sign that the mucus plug has dislodged and the cervix is beginning to soften or open in preparation for labor. You should still report any other bleeding or spotting at this point to your practitioner.

Note: If your blood is Rh-negative, you'll need a shot of Rh immune globulin if you have vaginal spotting or bleeding unless you know for sure that the baby's father's blood is also Rh-negative or it's clear that the bleeding is not coming from the uterus.

Answer 2

For a lot of women it is very common. As long as its not full on bleeding, or accompanied by severe cramping you're fine.

You'll have period like cramping during the first part of your pregnancy. But it shouldnt cause bleeding or funy colored discharge.

You should go ahead and call your dr's office just to keep them informed. That sort of thing need to be on your record, so that if it happens heavier next pregnancy they will have a reference point. Plus they will know if they need to monitor you with the spotting you're having now.

Spotting especially lightly without cramps is not a sign of miscarriage. But call your dr just the same.

Answer 3

Spotting is normal, especially when you aren't having any pains.
However, if you would feel better & more at ease, see a doctor. When I was pregnant, I had a period the first month. But then experienced spotting at 12 wks. The spotting was thought to be caused by the "RH Factor" where as I am a negative blood type, and the father was a jerk and wouldn't give me or my doc his blood type to determine what the baby's blood type would be. You see, there would be problems if my baby would have had a + blood type, then my body would have fought against the baby. To ensure that this does not happen they give you a shot called Rhogam to ensure no problems. Not to scare you but it is always a possibilty, and I would say go get checked!!! But I'll bet you have nothing to worry about!!!
***CONGRATULATIONS!!!!***

Answer 4

I had the same thing. My doctor told me that as long as it stayed as spotting and didn't increase to an actual flow, that it was normal and to be expected. You should, however, call your doctors office and let them know. I spotted for two days around 5 weeks, and am 14 weeks now... everything is fine...

Just call your doctor's office just to make sure.

Answer 5

Very common to have some light spotting. Probably the most asked question in early pregnancy at the ob/gyn's office.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

I spotted when i was 2 months pregnant and i didn't know i was pregnant. it was around the time my period would have came. Some say your body is so used to having a period during that time so you may spot

Answer 8

If it's just light spotting, it's pretty normal. If you're filling a pad, that's not normal, and you should call your doctor. You may want to call your doctor for reassurance anyway.

Answer 9

You're fine. Contact your doctor if bleeding continues more than a couple of days or starts to get heavy.

Answer 10

this happened to me at 4 weeks and i was worried too, but this early in pregnancy it is VERY NORMAL as i spoke with my doctor, u should worry if itt gets heavy, clotted and followed by very sore cramps. Hope this helps

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