does anyone know how common it is to have your period and still be pregnant?

Answer 1

It isn't uncommon to bleed during a pregnancy but it isn't called a period.


In a healthy pregnancy, the uterus gets totally focused on protecting and nourishing the growing baby. This means it can't receive eggs as usual. So, figuratively speaking, it sends out a busy signal. During pregnancy, your body temporarily halts ovulation and stops shedding the lining of the uterus. As a result, you don't have your period. After your baby is born, your body's natural cycle of ovulation returns and your period returns as well.

In the the first half of pregnancy, bleeding can be related to implantation spotting (the egg is attaching itself) or as a sign of early miscarriage. The causes of bleeding during the second half of pregnancy are different from in early pregnancy. The most common causes of heavy vaginal bleeding are related to the placenta. Bleeding can be heavy and may pose a serious threat to the mother or the baby. The two most common culprits are placenta previa and placental abruption, (which are both potentially life threatening events for both the baby and the mother.). If you have any bleeding in the second half of pregnancy, you should alert your doctor, or go to ER right away.

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

It is common seeing as how my mom and my aunt was. Really you can still have your period and be pregnant. Not a lot if woman know that but yes it's possible and is common you just have to check in with you Doctor so that he can let you know

Answer 4

It is impossible to have your period and still be pregnant, since your period is the shedding of the uterine lining due to the egg not getting fertilized.

However, you can bleed/spot during pregnancy, and that is fairly common.

Answer 5

Pretty common, according to my doctor. That was one of the first questions they asked me when the test came back positive. And they also said that for some women it's completely normal. It just depends on the person.

Answer 6

My doctor told me it was quite common. I had my period for two months after I was pregnant--with twins.

Answer 7

Yes, I actually bleed nonstop for 8 months. Many women have regular periods for part or even the whole pregnancy.

Answer 8

Yes it is common. My mom had nine children and had her period through out each of her pregnancies

Answer 9

it is very common....i think i was told at one point that 40% of women will still get their periods or spot throught or for part of their pregnancy.....