Yes, it's okay, it may not be the most common thing but I have heard women can have their period while pregnant and be just fine. I had a friend who for some reason continued to have her period the entire pregnancy and she has a beautiful baby girl. I would contact your doctor though, some bleeding can be bad and red heavy blood can sometimes mean miscarriage. I think you need to go be checked out to make sure your baby and yourself are okay, but yes i have heard it is normal for some women to have their period while pregnant. good luck!!!
2006-12-09 05:05:16
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answered by dradra336 2
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Many women report getting what seem like regular periods during early pregnancy. How can this be? First of all, it helps to realize that since the hormones of pregnancy totally prevent ovulation, the bleeding is not truly a menstrual period, but rather early pregnancy bleeding. That said, the perception of having a menstrual period (or more than one) in early pregnancy can confuse the due date and delay some pregnant women from seeking appropriate and timely medical care.
Implantation bleeding
Many mothers-to-be get a few days of bleeding right around the time that the early embryo is burrowing into the wall of the uterus. On average, this occurs five days after conception and may be confused with an early period, especially if the woman is not keeping close track of her cycles.
This implantation bleeding is normal and is not a sign of any problem with the pregnancy. The biggest problem with implantation bleeding is that it can lead to a mistakenly later due date if it is counted as a menstrual period. The real last period from which the due date should be calculated would be the prior one.
Conceiving while using birth control pills
Women who get pregnant while on the Pill might have intermittent bleeding before it is obvious that they are pregnant and they stop taking their pills. The calculation of the due date based on these episodes will most likely be inaccurate, so ultrasound is almost always needed to date a pregnancy in this situation.
Early pregnancy bleeding
Bleeding in early pregnancy is a common occurrence, but this does not signal a true menstrual cycle, as pregnancy hormones prevent the ovary's release of an egg as well as the buildup and subsequent shedding of the uterine lining. If these episodes are intermittent, they can be perceived as periods, and the mother-to-be may not recognize that she is pregnant. In instances where a couple is unaware that they are expecting, it can be particularly emotionally challenging to find out about the pregnancy at the same time they are told that the bleeding might signal a problem.
2006-12-09 13:07:29
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answered by Kallan 7
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My aunt said she had one 4 months into her pregnancy. Here is a website on that subject with a slightly different aspect on the subject.
http://www.babycenter.com/expert/preconception/gettingpregnant/7102.html?ccRelLink=&url=%2Fexpert%2Fpreconception%2Fgettingpregnant%2F7107.html&xTopic=pregtest&bus=content
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.
2006-12-09 13:07:45
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answered by Stephanie F 7
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ovulation is the release of an egg. An unfertilized egg causes you to have a period so the egg gets flushed out.
Once pregnant ovulation stops.....therefore so does your period.
You may have bleeding during pregnancy but its not an actual "period"
2006-12-09 13:00:17
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answered by angelmwilson 5
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Sure...my ex was 5 months pregnant...still getting her periods...when we found out we were having a baby.
2006-12-09 13:06:00
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answered by JayScrounge 2
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I haven't experienced this while pregnant but have heard of it. I think it's pretty common, but I'd get checked out by your doctor to be safe. Good luck!
2006-12-09 12:59:47
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answered by ortdar 2
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