Wiping a brownish discharge after using bathroom, is this a sign of miscarriage? Please Help!!?

Question

I am 9 weeks 4 days, and just recently when using the bathroom i wiped a pinkish discharge, later that night it was brownish, but nothing as of now. I had a miscarriage in September 2005 at 7 weeks. If it will help I am 27 years old. I am so scared that it could be happening again. I really want this child. Please help! and no cramps, just a little soreness in the lower abdomen, but not extreme. Sorry if this was TMI, I'm just scared.

Answer 1

i dont think there is need to panic yet. usually there may be a little bleed as the embryo implants and also afterwards. it is worrying only if it continues.
still as a safegaurd you should see your gynaecologist and get a sonography done!

Answer 2

Vaginal bleeding occurs in about 30% of pregnancies and can sometimes not even be related to the pregnancy itself. The bleeding may be caused by an infection, hormonal changes, a bleeding polyp or rubbing of the softer cervix during sexual intercourse. However, in most cases the cause of vaginal bleeding during pregnancy remains unknown. (You can read more in bleeding during early pregnancy). About 50% of women who experience bleeding during early pregnancy will continue to go on and have a healthy baby, with the remaining 50% of women experiencing a miscarriage at some stage after the bleeding starts.

What should I do? If you experience any bleeding during your pregnancy you should contact your local doctor, midwife or obstetrician (if you have booked with one). Otherwise you can contact your local hospital or the maternity hospital where you intend to have the baby. Depending on the amount of bleeding you are experiencing, your caregiver may:


Advise you to 'wait and see', particularly if the bleeding is just small amounts of spotting in the early weeks.
Ask you to come and see them for a physical check up. This may entail them using a speculum to look at your cervix. If the cervix is open, then the pregnancy will probably go on to miscarry. If the cervix is closed, then it is more likely that the pregnancy will continue (but this is not guaranteed, as the cervix may open later in time). If the pregnancy is more than 12 weeks advanced, it may be possible for the caregiver to find the baby's heartbeat using a Doppler machine. However, a heartbeat is often difficult to detect this way until about 14 to 18 weeks of the pregnancy. An ultrasound is the preferred way to detect the baby's heartbeat between 7 and 14 weeks.
Organise for you to have an ultrasound during the next few days (if the bleeding is light) or as soon as possible if the bleeding is heavy. This will check to see if the baby's heartbeat is present (although the baby's heart beat is not able to be detected by an ultrasound until about 7 to 8 weeks of the pregnancy and the baby is usually too small to be seen if less than 6 weeks pregnant). The ultrasound will also be able to measure the size of the baby to see if this correlates with your expected stage of pregnancy

Try to relax, I know everyone says that. But please try.

Answer 3

It is very possible. I have had two miscarriages and both started out with brown discharge when wiping. It could also be several other things. Call your doctor and explain to them what is going on(also let them know you had a miscarriage before) They should be more than willing to have you come in for an ultrasound to check on things. If not you can always go to the ER where they will check things out for you.

Answer 4

My miscarriage at 7/8 weeks started with browd blood when i wiped and no pain and progressed over about 10 days to a miscarriage. Pain does not always occur. their are other things it could be. Go doctors and get a scan, only way you will no.

Answer 5

First of have you called your doctor? Whether or not you are having pain you need to be seen by a doctor given your previous miscarriage.Did you have any kind of pelvic exam at the time, sometimes spotting occurs after exams.Did you have rough sexual intercourse that could have caused a cut inside you.None the less you need to report this to your ob just in case.Hope you get better.

Answer 6

You should go o the closest clinic or hospital if you get sever cramps and bleeding. You seem fine,just worried which is very normal I had a baby in July. He is now 6 months and very healthy. I word of advice when you get to the hospital to deliver your bundle of joy NEVER LET ANYONE take your baby out of your sight.Always go with the nurse or get your husband with the baby. But if you have any other questions about your baby well being call the birthing unit at your hospital! Hope that I could help. Bye and good luck with mother hood .

Answer 7

it could be an impending miscarriage but it also could be signs of infection so u need 2 be seen asap. hope all is well take care. i am 27 2 and lost a baby 22 weeks in2 pregnancy so if u want 2 chat let me know its [e-mail]

Answer 8

i don't think so do you feel the same you did the last time this happened? i would call you obgyn to make sure everything is ok good luck