PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for January, 1999: Re: 1st trimester spotting for 4 wks

Re: 1st trimester spotting for 4 wks

From: Elizabeth

anonymous@obgyn.net

Wed, 13 Jan 1999 19:48:05 -0600 (CST)

> I too had the same kind of bleeding - however it came almost monthly as my period would. It was my fourth child and I didnt even think I was pregnant - just happy that my periods were so short and light. It turned out to be a low lying placenta and as the placenta was crossing over the cervix, I would bleed. Eventually, the placenta moved up and the bleeding stopped. So if your doctor isnt concerned, try to relasx and enjoy - congratulations on your pregnancy! Just let your doctor know of your concerns and if you notice an increase, bright red bleeding and/or cramping, then give a call. Good luck!

>>I am almost 8 wks preg and since the second week (after conception) have
>>had a brown/pink discharge that is not enough to collect on a pad (that
>>only happened once on the first day) but is noticeable when I go to the
>>toilet after wiping. It comes and goes and is usually brown in the
>>morning getting less but pinker during the day. Sometimes I have none
>>other days it is more noticeable
>>
>>My ob/gyn tells me he thinks it is implantation bleeding...for 4 weeks?
>>
>>He said it would go away in a week a week ago. I'm very worried I am
>>going to miscarry. I have severe endo and this is my big chance. I
>>have pain but not cramps, it is either ovaries, bowel or stretching
>>although sometimes I wake up at night with what might be very mild
>>cramps (more like a sore tummy).
>>
>>I have been carefully checked for an ectopic and this has been ruled
>>out.
>
>Good Morning,
>
>I had *exactly* what you describe above with my last pregnancy. Seeing how
>it was my 5th pregnancy and I never had spotting during the previous
>pregnancies, I was concerned too. During an ultrasound scan, the OB showed
>me an area near (above/behind?) the placenta where the blood was coming
>from. I don't remember what he called it. My light spotting ceased around
>9 weeks.
>
>Now my perfectly healthy 10mos old daughter is crawling around on the floor
>getting into everything! I hope it is nothing serious for you as well.
>
>Keep us informed. :)
>
>Sincerely,
>Mary Shoup
>Coordinator, Pregnancy & Birth
>mary.shoup@obgyn.net

-- Elizabeth Mazelis,CCE

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