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5 weeks pregnant and pink blood (includes picture)

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user1473072700 · 14/09/2016 11:28

Hi guys,

I am around 5 weeks pregnant. Last week I had period type cramps but no bleeding, this stopped for a few days. Yesterday when I went to the toilet there was a tiny amount of blood on my knickers but there was some pink blood when I wiped, this went on every time when I went to the lot for around 8 hours. Nothing at all yesterday evening or last night. I have just been to the toilet and the blood is back! Is looks a bit more brown today. I haven't particularly had cramps, maybe a bit of aching. Has anything similar happened to anyone else?

I have a doctors appointment in a few hours to tell them about my pregnancy but will now mention this and see if I can get an early scan.

Any feedback or stories would be lovely! Thank you.

Also this is my first baby

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AndroidIsBest · 14/09/2016 11:30

I had something similar with my first baby - unfortunately I miscarried.

I don't want to frighten you, as there are positive stories, but it isn't a great sign so you're right that it needs to be looked into ASAP.

Best of luck Flowers

DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 14/09/2016 11:33

I had that and it was fine and went on to have ds.

I'm not sure about getting a scan I was told to go home and wait it out so be prepared for that.

Fingers crossed !

boopdoop · 14/09/2016 11:36

I've had similar this last few days. No cramps but bleeding. Am 5w2d today. Been to docs and have a scan next wed, once I'm 6 weeks. It's so hard isn't it, especially so early we having to wait to know. I've been looking lots online and it seems that lots of people have similar and its fine, and lots sadly aren't. It's good there are positive stories, so all hope isn't lost, but it's all very scary. Good luck. x

DivorceBadger · 14/09/2016 11:38

I had the same and the pg is now a full fledged nightmare 5 year old.

Helloooomeee · 14/09/2016 11:42

I had pink bleeding at around 6-8 weeks in all 4 of my pregnancies the first 2 went on to become heavier and resulted in miscarriages. In my 3rd and 4th pregnancies the bleeding tailed off and I went on to have 2 healthy children.

It's such a scary thing to happen but it is very common and doesn't always result jn miscarriage. Try to stay positive and ask your gp to refer you to your local early pregnancy clinic

summerskittles91 · 14/09/2016 12:23

I had bleeding at about 4.5 weeks, pregnancy test at hospital was positive. Although they couldn't scan me. I went for private scan at 6 weeks, the earliest they could scan to find I had, had an early MC.

I'm sorry its a tough time but you almost have to wait it out. I would go to your GP as someone suggested and see if they can refer you to EPU. they may not scan you but they might be good enough to take your bloods to check your HCG levels.

I would try to remain positive. Bleeding can happen throughout pregnancy, its just quite early its difficult to know whats going on.

Flowers
Chocoholicmonster · 14/09/2016 12:43

I also had the same as you at around the same time. I'm now currently 34 weeks pregnant so please try & stay positive. I bled throughout the early months probably up until week 16 & have had nothing since. I went to the doctors & had an early scan at 6 weeks so hopefully you'll be offered the same.

Mummyandwife85 · 14/09/2016 12:56

I bleed early on with my last three pregnancy and all was fine after 6week scans ..think some people just have bleeding xx

Honeybee79 · 14/09/2016 13:22

I had similar on and off from very early on until about 9 weeks. Am now 29 weeks. Was told it can be quite common due to changes in the cervix caused by changes in hormones. Is there an early pregnancy unit you can go to in a week or two for a scan?

I was told by staff at the EPU that bright red blood with cramps is more of a concern than pink/dark blood spotting, though obviously there is always a risk in the very early days.

Hope all works out for you - I know how worrying and scary it is.

g1nthemystery · 14/09/2016 20:25

I had the same thing when pregnant with my son at around a 6 weeks. I had an emergency scan as the Drs thought I was having a miscarriage- turns out he was okay, and I carried him to 37 weeks. I was told it was likely him implanting into the placenta. Best to get it checked out but don't panic! Bleeding early on does happen in some healthy pregnancies.

Theaks · 15/09/2016 10:33

I can understand what you are going through. Blood doesn't always indicate something wrong. My first pregnancy I had pink blood, brown then red- I miscarried. My second brown blood- missmiscarried. 3rd pregnancy pink blood at 8 and 12 weeks and now I'm 30 weeks pregnant. Unfortunately as the other ladies said you can't be scanned til later on so a waiting game. Fingers crossed for you.

Raluca4 · 21/03/2019 14:26

Hello girls. This is the first time that I m writing, but I m really scared. Last year I had a missed miscarriage and now I m 8 weeks pregnant again, but I m not ok. I m spotting since I was 5 weeks pregnant, every day. Is this normal? Someone had the same thing and everything was ok? Thank you

Jessie19 · 11/05/2019 19:20

Had my implant out April 3rd took 4 pregnancy tests all positive started spotting only when I wipped is this normal

Angelinthenightx · 11/05/2019 20:00

Some people still get a period even when pregnant so doesnt mean that something is wrong, try not to worry until u see someone.ive never had bleeding at the start but have had at 14wks and everything was fine x

Giniaw10 · 22/05/2020 11:25

I am 4 to 5 weeks pregnant I just found out Monday I've had a slight ache but no cramping this morning I woke up and when I wiped I had pink mucossy blood on the paper is this normal I've had 3 miscarriage in a row

Dani2980 · 28/09/2020 07:47

Same is happening to me I’m 5w 3D had an internal ultrasound today and could only see the gestational sac have to rest until my bloods come back

jezza1234 · 28/09/2020 09:06

I had bleeding at 5/6 weeks and spotting at 8 and all fine at my 10 week scan... unfortunately no-one can guarantee the outcome for you, but when I was bleeding I found huge comfort from reading other people’s positive stories, my mind always jumps to the worst conclusion and that’s definitely not always the case Smile

LayingLow · 28/09/2020 09:27

I am now 5+6 but when I was 5+3 I had this when I wiped and cramps but it was only once and nothing since. I done a test yesterday and its an even darker line than when I first got my positive. I think spotting in early pregnancy is normal. I called early pregnancy unit at hospital and they said I can get referred to them by gp if I was worried so you do that if you want peace of mind xx

5 weeks pregnant and pink blood (includes picture)
Emmmie · 05/10/2020 03:44

I had something similar. I used to have pinkish/brown discharge every time I wiped. I also noticed some dark red blood and once bright red blood with tiny lumps on my underwear. I did not have any pain/cramps.
These types of discharge stopped in the 12th week of pregnancy. I have had only white, creamy discharge since then. I am currently 20 weeks pregnant and the baby is kicking away. I never found out what caused the brownish discharge and bleeding.

Shalene2021 · 05/10/2020 17:18

Had the same thing today bit of light spotting when I wiped bit of cramping and lower back pain on and off

CMAYF11 · 05/10/2020 17:26

I had exactly the same for a day. Everything was fine.

DMT1982 · 11/10/2020 13:08

Hey girls. I’m 5/6 weeks pregnant and just been to the loo and have the same as @layinglow. I have very mild cramps as well. Called the birth centre and advised too early for EPU so to call doctors tomorrow.
Fingers crossed I don’t get anymore and along with all the other girls on here it’s just a waiting game and hoping it’s normal

Cafeaulait27 · 11/10/2020 14:29

I was told I’d had an early mmc this week, and I’d had brown discharge followed by red blood when wiping for about a week. It can be fine but definitely do push for a scan to get it checked out.

If it’s implantation bleeding or after sex or a scan it’s generally just cervical irritation and not a cause for concern -‘but still get it checked.

Hope it all works out for you xx

LayingLow · 11/10/2020 16:13

@DMT1982 I had no more blood of any sort after that picture I posted i also had mild cramps after it too.. im now 7+5 and have constant nausea! Hopefully yours turns out to be nothing!!xx

DMT1982 · 11/10/2020 17:01

@LayingLow thanks for the update that’s good to know and pleased your and baby are all ok.
I’ve had a tiny bit more and will just see what the next couple of days brings. I have heard of ladies bleeding throughout their pregnancy and going on to have healthy pregnancies and babies however it’s not until it happens to you do you feel so helpless. Will remain positive until someone tells me not to be xx