WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 1999: Re: Light Spotting

Re: Light Spotting

From: Patti Tessler, FNP (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 31 Aug 1999 17:10:40 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 26 Aug 1999, Louise wrote: >
>I have been reading through the archives but cannot find the exact
>answer. I understand spotting in the first trimester has a 50% of
>miscarriage but what I want to know if how much spotting is the usual
>indicator and how long does spotting continue for before the miscarriage
>occurs?
>I will be six weeks tomorrow and just noticed today light spotting which
>is brown in colour. I can't say I have cramps, more aches and pains
>which I have been experiencing for the last week. I understand first
>pregnancy causes many fears and anxieties, but could someone please put
>my mind at ease with a few more factual details?

I hope your pregnancy has been continuing smoothly since you wrote. I'd like to be able to give you facts and statistics on what amount of spotting over what time is associated with what statistical risk of miscarriage, but I don't think this information exists. Even your "50%" statistic comes as a surprise to me.

Many women experience this nerve-wracking symptom during pregnancy. Knowing it's common doesn't make it any less upsetting. I've been there myself. Keep in touch with your prenatal care provider, keep your fingers crossed, and try to concentrate on the high likelihood that your pregnancy will continue normally. I'll be thinking of you.

--
Patti Tessler, BSN, MSN, RN, CS
Family Nurse Practitioner

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