Okay, my sister had a period for Oct. but not November and Thursday the 30th she started spotting...and now her boobs are sore...she found out today that she was pregnant...she is scared that the spotting means she could lose the baby? It will be a few weeks b/4 she can get to an Ob/gyn...do any of you know if it's okay to spot some>? Have any of you had this problem...it's a real darkish red brownish color...?
2006-12-04 06:20:38 · 12 answers · asked by babyj06 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
she should go to the emergency room jsut in case. It could be implantaion bleeding but to be sure have her go to the ER
2006-12-04 06:23:55 · answer #1 · answered by Tasha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that any time you bleed during a pregnancy you should be checked asap. Sometimes spotting is normal but not sure about the dark type you are speaking of. To be safe she should not wait. I did spot during my second pregnancy in the beginning too and everything was ok. But it was a light not dark. But I did see a Dr. right away to be safe. If she can not see an obgyn right away a regular family Dr.might be able to help with thisfor now. Or some sort of a walk in emergency room??
2006-12-04 06:31:44 · answer #2 · answered by tessie452004 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I spotted with both my children and it was not a big deal. She can mention it to her ob/gyn when she get s an appointment, but you said it was a dark red/brown. That means it is old blood that was in her body being expelled. If it was bright red there would be more cause for concern. Tell her to rest and not to lift anything heavy, but everything should be fine. Also, congratulate her!
2006-12-04 06:29:51 · answer #3 · answered by Liz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if she can't get to the dr. maybe she could get a blood test. The test will be able to check her hormone and hcg levels. The spotting could be a m/c or just implanting blood. Because it is brownish I would say it's implanting spotting, old blood (not a lot of oxygen to make it red). Make sure she stays hydrated. When I had my last m/c (before I knew it was a m/c) the doctor told me to drink at least 1 pint of water every hour.
2006-12-04 06:30:12 · answer #4 · answered by dh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When i first found out i was pregnant I had missed a period then had spotting like u described for a few months when my period was due. If shes concerned she should go to the Emergency room to be checked.
2006-12-04 06:24:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is such a thing as implantation bleeding.
They say it causes spotting, but I'm not sure how heavy or how long. Some women get it, and some don't. I would suggest searching the web for acurate info on the subject.
2006-12-04 06:29:47 · answer #6 · answered by groovy K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am currently pregnant with my fourth child. During my first three pregnancies I had spotting in the very early months. The doctor called it implantation bleeding. It is completely normal, although it should NOT be accompanied by any cramping. If she has cramping too she needs to see a doctor. Good luck to her.
2006-12-04 06:25:50 · answer #7 · answered by gibby419 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
She needs to call her OBGYN and tell them she is spotting. I have read it is OK to spot early in pregnancy. Every person is different so she needs to go see her OB because it could be a problem. check out this website for more info www.babycenter.com
or whattoexpect.com
2006-12-04 06:34:36 · answer #8 · answered by Artsmommy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had spotting. why can't she get to an ob? i would tell her to stay off her feet, give it a little bit and see if it stops. if not, go to the hospital.
2006-12-04 06:29:28 · answer #9 · answered by practicalwizard 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some spotting is normal. if it continues or is accompanied by cramps she should go to the emergency room.
2006-12-04 06:26:11 · answer #10 · answered by Maddie and Jacobs mom 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋