is it possible to be pregnant and have heavy bleeding?
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Bleeding in your first trimester can be alarming. But in most cases, spotting and light bleeding are just a normal part of early pregnancy. Heavy bleeding may be a sign of something more serious. You should always see your doctor if you have any questions or concerns regarding bleeding.
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Irregular bleeding during pregnancy occurs for some women, and it's possible to mistake irregular bleeding for your period. If you get your period twice in one month and are sexually active, you may want to take a pregnancy test to see if you're experiencing irregular bleeding as a result of being pregnant.
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Bleeding will be heavier than a regular period and will have some clots until the pregnancy has passed. Bleeding or spotting for up to 14 days. Bleeding may last longer for pregnancies of more than 7 weeks. Cramping for the first 2 weeks.
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Vaginal bleeding in the early stages of pregnancy is common and does not always mean you have a problem. However, depending on the volume of bleeding, it can be a warning sign of a miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy. One in 4 women will experience bleeding and/or pain during their first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
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Pregnancy. While not actually a period, extended vaginal bleeding may be a sign of an unsafe or nonviable pregnancy, such as an ectopic pregnancy or a miscarriage. You may also have extended bleeding in pregnancy if you have a condition like placenta previa.
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A common benign cause of bleeding may occur even before a woman realizes that she is pregnant. Many women bleed when the fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus. This is called implantation bleeding. It frequently occurs when the next menstrual period is expected.
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If you are bleeding and feel this way, then chances are you have lost the baby. If you're bleeding but still feel pregnant, the chances are very good that the bleeding is just a scare and your baby is fine. An ultrasound will usually be reassuringly normal.
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Vaginal bleeding or spotting during the first trimester of pregnancy is relatively common. Some amount of light bleeding or spotting during pregnancy occurs in about 20% of pregnancies, and most of these women go on to have a healthy pregnancy.
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It can be the result of something serious or non-serious. Light spotting (bleeding) is normal in early pregnancy. This is when the fertilized egg implants itself in the uterus. Continued bleeding throughout the pregnancy, is different, though.
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With so much happening, first trimester bleeding is common. According to one large 2009 study, 30 percent women have spotting or light bleeding in the first trimester. This can be a very normal part of early pregnancy. Many women experience some bleeding and go on to have healthy pregnancies.
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Some women experience light bleeding during pregnancy. This spotting (spots of blood on your underwear or toilet paper after using the restroom) may be accompanied by light cramping. This is not necessarily a reason for concern.
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Bleeding in pregnancy may be light or heavy, dark or bright red. You may pass clots or “stringy bits”. You may have more of a discharge than bleeding.
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Although spotting is usually not a sign of something serious, it isn't normal. Any time you notice bleeding outside of your period, you should mention it to your primary care doctor or OB-GYN. It's especially important to call your doctor if you're pregnant and notice spotting.
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If you had unprotected sex during your period and are concerned that you may be pregnant, look out for symptoms like mild lower abdominal cramping, spotting (implantation spotting, a fairly common cause of bleeding once the egg has been fertilized), breast tenderness and moodiness.
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A miscarriage can happen any time after fertilization. If you didn't know you were pregnant, it would be easy to mistake it for a period. Both a period and a miscarriage can cause spotting to heavy bleeding. After the first eight weeks or so, it's less likely that you'll mistake a miscarriage for a period.
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Causes for severe bleeding during pregnancy include miscarriage, threatened miscarriage, and ectopic pregnancy. If you are pregnant and have vaginal bleeding, call 911 and go to the emergency department.
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Can I be pregnant and still have a period? Pregnant women can have some light irregular bleeding during pregnancy, but it should not be like a “normal” period. Some women can confuse this for their period because often it can come right around the time she was expecting her normal period.