Bleeding in Early Pregnancy

I have had HEAVY bleeding in early pregnancy and the babies made it! The only time I had a miscarriage, I had NO bleeding, so this really puzzled me.

Best wishes. Try not to stress out too much, although I know it's hard not to.

T.

I had a little pink/brown spotting around 5 weeks that lasted 2-3 days. Doc just advised me to take it easy. All was fine after that, but I was nervous! I'll keep you in my thoughts.

I had light bleeding in my first pregnancy right around that time. everything was fine, my dr told me that it sometimes just happens.

I am currently pregnant with my 5th child and this is the first pregnancy where I've had what you were describing. It went on for about 2 months. I was scared as well because we had been wanting to get pregnant for some time. I asked a bunch of friends and it seems this can happen heavier than what we have and still everything be okay.

I did this for a couple of days a week, but people do it differently. But what you describe is what I went through. I am so glad that it's over with now. Good luck and congratulations!

Hi G.,
TRY not to worry too much! I know that is better said than done:) It can be normal. Your body has been through a lot and is now adapting like it should to keep your baby safe. This could also be from the start of the progestrone. I am so glad someone decided to check your horomone levels. One of the main reasons for miscarriage is due to the imbalance of prog/estrogen levels, with prog usually the one being low. I was on natural progestrone (by KAL) when pregnant with my child, I used it until 32 weeks and had a great pregnancy. If the prescribtion one makes you sick, you may want to try the natural brand. (The prescribtion one made me sick as a dog:( So dont worry, your doing what you can. Bless you and your new baby:)!!!

G.--
I have the MTHFR mutation too, and each time I was pregnant, I knew I would miscarry if my Hcg was low. Miscarried 3-4 times, after that, we decided on IVF and now I have 2 beautiful daughters! Don't want to scare you, but it's possible you may be having twins with an Hcg count that high this early on. My progesterone was always low too. Can't remember if I spotted or not, but I think it's possible that I had. It sounds to me like you're headed in the right direction. Keep taking the double dose of folic acid, and ask your dr if it's necessary to continue the baby aspirin (my dr took me off of it once I was pregnant, but my mutation is not as serious as some--never had to do the heparin shots). Good luck!

Bleeding is scarey. But here's my story to help you... just like you... after my miscarriage I got pregnant and I was bleeding well into my 7th to 8th week. I am glad to say that everything turned out well and I had a very healthy baby girl. It's hard not to be scared with bleeding...especially after miscarriages... but maybe hearing that others had similar experiences will help:)
Blessings!

Hi G.- yes- I did bleed early - at about 6-8 weeks with my second - they really just told me to relax and not do anything too much. I know it's hard- my little one was only 12 mos when this was happening so you have to take care of them too! Anyway- try to relax as much as possible and meditate or pray for peace and a healthy baby!
Good Luck to you
Nikki

I had some heavy bleeding with my third pregnancy. It started at about six weeks and continued through about week 12 or 13. Thankfully all turned out okay, Olivia is almost five now.

If you are really nervous and scared, you can call back and leave a message for the doctor or nurse to give you a call back. Do you have any cramping accompanying the bleeding? Good luck.

I know somebody who had bleeding for the first part of her pregnancy. She was also taking progesterone. Her doctor told her that the progesterone can cause "spotting". Just try to relax, which I know is hard to do when you are not sure what is going on. I hope this helps a little bit.

I have three children and I bled each time I was pregnant. With my third, who is 7 months old, I actually thought I was on my period and wasn't pregnant. It was lighter than my normal period but I thought I was spotting and would start my period any time. When that didn't happen I started thinking I might be pregnant. Definitely, bleeding in early pregnancy is normal. You might want to get a second opinion about your condition to make sure everything is being done to help you. I'll say a prayer for you.

Don't worry, I can do All things through Christ who strengths me. I like you, bleed for the first 3 months of my pregnancy with my daughter. The doctor stated that I may lose her. I refused to believe that. I really wanted my baby girl and there was nothing going to stop it... That was the attitude I had. The doctor told me to take it easy and not have sex for three months... Take it Easy??? I had my 2 year old son to care for and he was Busy!! so I say all that to say, you will be fine. I was scared too but I refused to accept the plot of the enemy... My daughter will be 7 next month and she is my Pride and Joy!!! Hang in there Mommie... You will be fine!

I had that exact experience in both my pregnancies. I spotted at 5 weeks. The first time it happened I was so scared. They did an ultrasound and saw, as you have seen, it was consistent with my being 5 weeks pregnant. The specialist told me it was implantation bleeding. I understand how you are feeling. Try to relax and rest as much as possible--I know that can be difficult with all the people you are taking care of. If you can get someone to hang with your kids, I recommend taking a break. I hope that all goes well from this point forward for you.

I experienced it twice with one pregnancy, and once with another. Each time it was at the beginning of my pregnancy. The first time was an actual "period" that lasted for 3 days. I didn't even know I was pregnant because of it. I got pregnant @ November 1st, had the 3 day "period" in early December, and I found out that I was pregnant @Christmas. I was 8 weeks along. With that same pregnancy I bled at @12 weeks, a reddish/pink color, after I had been on my feet a lot for a business trip. My doctor told me to get off of my feet and relax. She said that if my body was going to miscarry that there wasn't much that I could do to stop it. I had a perfect baby boy 26 weeks later. The third incident was when I was @ 12 weeks along. I was on a Womens Retreat in ATL and went to use the bathroom and had a reddish/brownish discharge. I was scared and went to the emergency room. They said I could have had a blood "pocket" and it just leaked. I had another perfect baby boy 27 weeks later. Each time I had to go on Faith that God was going to take care of my child and His will would be done. Keep in mind that everything doesn't always go according to what we read in a pregnancy book or what we consider or people have told us is normal. For instance, my water never broke with either of my boys, yet that is what always happens in the movies. Everybody is different. Hope this helps.

Hi! I too have MTHFR and low protein c. After three IVFs the dr said I would never get pg. We now have a 20 month old from adoption and our miracle baby that is 13 months old. I'm not sure what dr you're seeing, but mine had me see a specialist for the things that I had going on. Throughout my pg I was high risk. They had me on a huge amount of folic acid, baby aspirin, and a daily injection of Lovenox. It is a blood thinner that helped maintain the pg. I might would ask you dr if you should see a specialist or someone within the practice that specializes in this particular problem. Good luck and keep up posted! Also, I had light bleeding with my pg with Alston. The dr said it was okay, but it made me a nervous wreck! I'm thinking of you!

i will be 6 weeks on saturday and just this week i had some spotting. it has since gone away. i also had it with my daughter at 8 weeks and she is now 4. it's really hard not to worry, but kick your feet up and relax. lay on the couch with your feet propped up, that was the advice from the doctor when i had it with my first pregnancy so that's what i did this time. i wish you the best of luck!!

Hi G.,
I experienced bleeding in early pregnancy with my first child. I was scared to death. The doctor didn't seem overly concerned and said this is common in some people. I went on to have a beautiful baby girl. 28 years later, my daughter experienced the same type of thing--with one episode of heavier bleeding. Of course, by then they had more tests and things, but they never figured out quite what was happening with her. She had to be on bed rest a lot(as a precaution), but went on to deliver a beautiful healthy baby girl.

I hope this makes you feel better to know that other women have had things happen, but still went on to have their babies. Take care of yourself and best wishes. K.

Hi G.,
I too have MTHFR, and I had a miscarriage before this was diagnosed and treated accordingly. I went to a wonderful specialist in Jacksonville who knew all about MTHFR (there weren't many who understood this condition 6 years ago when I got pregnant the second time.) He told me that, without the proper precautions, women with MTHFR would miscarry about 50% of the time. My sister also has it, but her doctors won't treat her for it. She has miscarried 3 times and had 3 beautiful children, so that fits what he said.
I am surprised that baby aspirin and folic acid are all your doctor prescribed for you. During both my second and third pregnancies, I had to give myself shots of heparin (a blood thinner) once or twice a day (depending on which trimester.) I was also monitored very closely throughout.
I don't tell you this to scare you, but you need to educate yourself about MTHFR. Do some research and maybe get a second opinion from an expert. Also, don't let them tell you that you only have to monitor this when you're pregnant. It's a lifelong condition. I can't have any more children, but I still take extra folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 every day, and I have my bloodwork checked at least once a year.
I can't tell you anything about the bleeding, but I did want to share a few thoughts about the MTHFR. Please let me know if you want to talk about it or if you would like the name of my doctor in Jacksonville.
I will pray for you and your baby. I hope everything goes well for you both.
Take care.

Hello, I had bleeding in early pregnancy (10wks) and I went to the ER and they told me that this is normal. It was not normal for me because this is my 3rd pregnancy and I have never had bleeding. They said that if something was going on that their was nothing that they could do about it anyway. They said just to watch it and if I had a pad full and it continued to bleed they I might be having a miscarriage and there was nothing they could do. Fortunatley for me, I am now in my 16th week and everything is going fine. It just scared me also because I have never had bleeding during pregnancy. According to the ER doctor this is perfectly normal during the first trimester of pregnancy as long as it does not continue. Good Luck to you! Hope this helps.

I do not have a history of miscarriages but I did have spotting during my second pregnancy and it freaked me out as well. I remember the time between visiting the doctor and having my ultrasound and hoping to see a heartbeat seemed an eternity. We did see a heartbeat and I did not have anymore spotting. It lasted about three days and then tapered off. I definately kept quiet for a few days, although I don't know if that made a difference. Mine was just like yours started brown turned pink. It stayed the same amount and that is what is important. My daughter is now 16 months old so everything turned out fine. Good luck and try not to worry.

If you've had several miscarriages, I understand why you are scared. I experienced a little bleeding in the first trimester of one of my pregnancies and everything was just fine (my son is six years old now). Keep in communication with your doctor and I'm sure you and your baby will be okay too!

Grace and Peace to you!
J. C

Hi G..
This happened to my cousin.....she decided, that "this time" she would not miscarry, so she stayed in bed, off her feet. Miserable, I'm sure, but it worked........
Stay safe, H.......

Hi! I know it can be scary. I bled my whole first trimester during my first pregnancy (I am pregnant right now for the second time & no blood this time). Mine didn't start until I was 7 weeks and at times it was pretty bright red. My doctor did an ultrasound and said they were hematomas, little pockets of blood behind the placenta that formed when the blood vessels were connecting to the uterine wall (or something to that effect). He did tell me to take it easy, though. So you can bleed and everything can turn out all right. Just make sure you inform your doctor and talk with him/her about your fears/concerns. Hope this helps and good luck!
J.

I don't know about bleeding and pregnancy, but I just wanted to comment on the gene mutation. I have the same mutation and had a stroke because of it (and I'm WAY too young to be having strokes). Even after you have your baby (I'll keep you in my prayers that you do have it), you'll probably need to stay on the folic acid and aspirin. Also, monitor your blood pressure and cholesterol. The mutation will make you an increased risk for strokes.

When I was about 10 weeks with my last child I started spotting. I went to the doc. and they did an ultrasound and found every thing was fine... All that was wrong was I over worked myself. I was on me feet ALOT, the in laws were down from PA and we took them around Charleston, so my doc said to take it easy and rest. I took his advice and she was born 6 April 07, beautiful and healthy. I truly hope this helps you feel better, Best of luck to you and your family.

Hello,
Light bleeding is very common in the beginning stages of pregnancy. I bled around 6 weeks and it lasted for about 3 weeks. I was very scared but my doctor assured me that it is very normal. The color will be brown, pink and a little red. Everything will be fine. I ended up with a healthy baby girl.

I experienced light spotting with my first pregnancy. Turned out it was the mucus plug, and everything turned out fine. But with your history, I would recommend that you call your Obstetrician, if only for your own peace of mind. Light spotting can be common early in pregnancy, and everything can still be OK. But if you are uneasy, by all means contact your doctor again. You should have a good relationship with your doctor, and he or she should be glad to reassure you. And take it as easy as possible. I know that will be hard with a 2 year old, but try to spend some time each day where all you do is either lay down or take a break and prop your feet up.

I had this with my first full term pregnancy as well. The bleeding was light in flow in brownish in color. I was told that is was "implantation bleeding" and is very common. It looked very different from the bleeding I had during miscarrage. I know it is a frightening time, but try to focus on the positive :-).

Best of luck!!!!!
M.

It happened to me too, I was 6 weeks, they put me to rest, not in bed all day long, but to be off my feet as much as I can, so try that girl!!!!!!!!!!!! It's the nesting I think, that causes bleeding a little. You are gonna be fine. My daughter is now six years old. Take care of yourself.Good luck