I heard that you can still get your period for a few months when you get pregnant. How does this work?

Answer 1

that is not the period , it is spotting it is lighter than period and will not last more than 3 days

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.
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Answer 3

That is VERY rare to have a period for a few mths and be pregnant, a mth or 2 maybe a few unlikey. As the pregnancy goes on the baby demans more blood so the chances of you still having a period SHOULD decrease But it can happen BUT is rare. Goodluck

Answer 4

Well it's not a period as such, but it's "spotting". A lot of women get bleeding at implantation -about 2 weeks after ovulation. And some continue to get some small level of bleeding throughout their pregnancy.

As long as it is "brown" blood (ie old, and not the fresh red kind) and not accompanied by cramps, then all should be ok.

It's just one of the quirks of the female body

Answer 5

My best friend just found out that she was 6 1/2 months pregnant...she had been bleeding/getting period for all of those months!! SURPRISE!!

In high school, there was this heavier set girl who went to the hospital one night with cramps and came home with a baby...no lie...it can happen!!!

Answer 6

Yes it is a type of implantation bleeding and yes it is to do with the intricacies of the female body. It is also known in chinese medicine as spleen not controlling the blood anytime this happens. Also correct is the fact you are not really having a period as your body needs to adjust to the new cycle.

You will need heaps of spinach, brocoli, and other veges to keep up the iron, spleen and kidney levels alongside this it helps with general well being.

Chinese medicine is the way to go if you have any more problems as they have known many things for thousands of years.

Answer 7

Drs do not even know how that works!! I had menstruation for the first 4 months of pregancy, tho it was a bit lighter than the average period. If you tend to bleed heavy tho, it is a cause for an immediate check up.

Answer 8

I had 1 for 3 monthes with my second child as long as your uterus is closed your good

Answer 9

it's not a period because your eggs cant be released. It's only implantation bleeding or just spotting.