Re: brownish spotting

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The term for anyone staining in early pregnancy is called "threatened abortion". That means it seems to be threatening to abort but a good portion of women who have such staining carry full term.

>What does this mean??? I
>have slight cramping but have had 3 children so far and know that
>cramping can be normal in early pregnancy. I have talked to my dr. and
>he said as long as it is not bright red dont worry but how can I not
>worry. This has never happened before to me. Does this mean
>miscarriage is inevitable??

Answered above.

>Thank you!!!

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