I dont show any external signs of spotting but when she put me in the stirups, and inserted a cotton swab, it came out with a little bit of brown blood on it. Am I miscarrying?
2006-11-28 07:22:17 · 19 answers · asked by tina082071 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I had the same problem when I was 10 weeks. An ultrasound revealed that I had a blood clot (about 1 cm) on my cervix and that it wasn't anything to worry about. The clot was just breaking up in little pieces. I am now 12 1/2 weeks and everything is fine. Apparently old blood is better to have as spotting than red blood. Good luck with it.
2006-11-28 07:26:24 · answer #1 · answered by Hanky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with everyone, your dr would have told you if it was a problem. She must not have been too concerned if she didn't say you needed to worry. If you are worried about a miscarriage, you can go into your local health store and get something called False Unicorn. It is an herb that helps you to not miscarry in the first weeks. I was recommended it when I spotted at 18 weeks with my first born. Of course that was by a Mid Wife. But I carried full term no problems after that!
2006-11-28 15:28:23 · answer #2 · answered by Shayna B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brown blood is old--could be from last period, could be from the exam. I wouldn't worry if the doctor wasn't worried. I also had spotting at week 5 with this pregnancy and it scared me about miscarriage also. After a sonogram, the doctor determined I had a "pocket" of blood up near the top of my uterus for some reason, so we did a sonogram every couple of weeks to make sure it didn't grow. At my last songram at 20wks, the blood was totally gone and a bouncing little baby was in there for sure. I hope yours is the same situation and all goes well for you. Good luck!
2006-11-28 15:37:03 · answer #3 · answered by missionhtg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just ask the doctor and if she doesn't really explain seek a second opinion. I was told by my doctor (twice this happened)that I was spotting & not to worry , my mistake for listening to this quack I miscarried the next day. Thank God the 3rd was a success due to a great doctor explaining to me that after 91/2 weeks my body can't carry a child full-term without taking extra estrogen for the 1st three months of any pregancy. I'm not saying you might be but it's always best to ask questions & if not satified get a second opinion.
2006-11-28 15:33:45 · answer #4 · answered by speedyunicorn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had spotting at 5 weeks as well and my doctor told me it was implantation bleeding. I also had spotting at 8 weeks and again at 10 weeks. The doctor said I just had a sensitive cervix and it was normal. If it was brown blood, that means it's old and probably not a problem. If your doctor thought you were miscarrying, he or she probably would have told you. Besides, it's the heavy, red bleeding you need to be concerned about in terms of a miscarriage.
2006-11-28 15:31:16 · answer #5 · answered by GabesMommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry about it, as that is more harmful than anything right now. At 6 weeks I went to the hospital bleeding moderately and cramping severely, and I now have a beautiful 3 month old boy! Also, brown blood is a sign of old blood, and not current bleeding. Many women spot throughout the first trimester and have healthy babies!
2006-11-28 15:28:07 · answer #6 · answered by Jojo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I spotted with both of my kids, more so with my son, I thought I was miscarrying because I had to wear a pad. They told me it is due to all the changes in your body. All the new hormones. If you don't have cramping and aren't going through a pad an hour you should be just fine. It is just a normal thing your body is doing to prepare. Hope this helps a little and takes some of your worry away.
2006-11-28 15:28:02 · answer #7 · answered by SARAH B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor didn't say anything to you about the spotting while you were there? I'd call or make another appointment, or see another doctor. Otherwise just keep an eye on it. Are you having any cramps? Cramps usually come along with a miscarriage. But check with your doctor or another doctor just to be sure. Good Luck
2006-11-28 15:26:54 · answer #8 · answered by linzeekp 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some women do spot a little while pregnant. don't worry try to relax as much as you can .im sure you and baby are fine. call the doctor if you want to just to make yourself feel better. good luck and congrats on the baby.
2006-11-28 15:25:35 · answer #9 · answered by littleluvkitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I spotted throughout both my pregnencies. My boys are 23 and 24 years old now. I had to just take it easy. no heavy lifting no matter what your family tells you listen to your doctor. My family said I was lazy etc. but I have 2 healthy boys
2006-11-28 15:32:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋