Pink discharge?

[badfurday]

I'm 8+3 weeks pregnant and so far so good. I had a private scan last week which showed a heartbeat and all looked well.

Yesterday evening I went to the toilet and on wiping there was some very light pink discharge. I went to the toilet a further three times and again pink discharge but on the third occasion there was a streak of red in it. Since then I've had nothing. I'm not in pain but have a small amount of occasional cramping, but only very vague ( I may well be over analysing it!) and I know that can be quite normal. I still have painful boobs and "feel pregnant". I guess I'm asking for advice. I don't want to bother the midwife if it's nothing, but would be lying if I said I wasn't concerned.

Get it checked out. It may be nothing but it’s always wise to check it out. Your midwife or GP will not mind at all if you contact them about this. Please do.

I had similar at 7+6, pink discharging only when wiping, had a scan at 8 weeks, everything was good, heart beat etc.

Had a large bleed at 9+5, lots of blood, one small clot. Sorry if tmi but blood tricking out of me. Had a scan at 10 weeks. All was well. Bigger baby, bleed was coming from somewhere away from baby.

I had no cramping with either. Always worth getting checked out, but I hope this gives you some peace of mind.

I've seen had a scan at 12 weeks (private scan) and have my 12 week scan booked for 31st. Good luck x

I had pink/slightly bloody discharge at 7-8 weeks and again at 24 weeks. Now 28 weeks and can feel baby kicking away. Mine turned out to be nothing to worry about. If it progresses and you get more cramping or more blood I would certainly get it checked out though. X

Thanks for the replies. I spoke to a midwife and she said given that it has stopped and I'm not in pain, she suspects it's implantation bleeding? She advised me to monitor it and if I'm in pain or bleeding starts again, to go to the hospital. Feeling a bit more reassured but still checking myself every 5 minutes!

I bled so much in early pregnancy that I thought I was on my actual period. I didn't even realise I was pregnant as this stage so to me it was nothing out of the ordinary. All was fine and I now have a healthy 3.5 month old baby. Never be afraid or embarrassed to ask for advice or reassurance if you are worried though.

Just wanted to update on this.

I was quite reassured by the midwife but over the last week the discharge seems to have gone from pinky to streaked with red to today, brown. I went to the GP on Friday who said she wasn't really sure what it was and to call the EPU. I did this and left two voicemails an no one got back to me.

I'm feeling fine, no pain or anything. Boobs are still sore and tummy "feels" pregnant. Not sure what else I can do? Doesn't seem worthy of going to A&E. Just feels like I'm in limbo.

Can you not ring EPAU yourself? Our ED can refer to EPAU but I don't think it opens on a weekend. Do not leave it it needs checking out. My GP called and got me an appt the next day and then called back within 20 min. My midwife has also called and got me an appt so do chase. Sending you positive vibes.

MW is wrong as an implantation bleed is right at the start of the pregnancy not at 8+ weeks.

Having seen a heartbeat over 7 weeks is a really positive sign but you do need another scan.

The brown is just the old blood making it’s way down. So you have had a very slight bleed which showed as pink then a trace of red and then brown. It’s all part of the same episode and the brown now suggests no current active bleeding.

Keep trying EPAU tomorrow. Round here the GP would book you in to EPAU but if you can contact directly then do that.

Do you know your blood group? That needs checking too.

Thanks both.
The midwife said implantation bleeding g where the fetid attaches to the placenta, not egg implantation.

The GP asked me to call the hospital but it goes to voice mail all the time and they advise leaving a message and they get back to you that way. Just feel like no one is really bothered? I'm just in limbo and want to know either way.

Considering a&e now to be honest.

Bah. Sorry for the typos!

I would definitely get it checked don't mean to worry but this is similar to what I had I lost my baby at 7+4 having seen it 3 days earlier with HB.

I have pinkish discharge on wiping for two days then stopped then was brown for a day then went bright red had private scan to confirm baby had gone.

Please get checked, I hope everything is all well for you xx

To be honest, a big part of me thinks I have lost it, would be nice for confirmation though. I'll call the hospital again in the morning. Thanks everyone.

I had similar at 7 weeks, gp said the same to me that it was implantation bleeding. I'm 23 weeks now and every scan so far has showed a happy healthy baby 😊 I hope that reassures you a tad

Sorry but your local EPAU sounds poor, mine is open 7am - 10pm. It is a day surgery ward and outpatient clinic so always a Nurse to answer the phone.

I'm sure they are great, however, I'm realistic in that this is the NHS, it's Christmas and they probably have no staff! They are open 5 days a week 8-6 which is better than most places which are open for literally a few hours a day.

Nothing can be done to prevent it if it’s bad news so it’s about reassurance of seeing everything is actually fine rather than an emergency to get specific treatment.

So don’t go to A&E- they can’t scan you there and it will be a waste of time given an ectopic isn’t likely.

Ring EPAU tomorrow and if they don’t reply then call your GP and insist they arrange a scan via EPAU.
EPAU is usually a weekday 9-5 service it’s not a 24/7 emergency clinic.
Tomorrow will be a working day so should be fine to get through although you may find they don’t have an appointment to give you until later in the week.

Every chance it’s all fine OP- most bleeding in pregnancy doesn’t signal a pregnancy loss and this is particularly so after a heartbeat has already been seen.
Fingers crossed for you.

Please go and get checked don't leave it 😊 I hope all is well

Just an update if anyone is interested?
Finally spoke to EPU. They have booked me for a scan on Thursday, earliest they can do.
Midwife said she is unsure (obviously they won't commit to anything) but it could be the pregnancy is not progressing. I've kind of resigned myself to this now.

I really really hope that everything turns out ok for you OP. I know it's hard but try and remain positive. I have high hopes for you and your little bean 😊

Hi OP. I have been following your posts as the same has happened to me but my bleeding started on Sunday morning at exactly 8 weeks pg . Pinky brown, occasional red streak. No pain or cramping. But like you I also just feel like “it’s gone”. Don’t know whether that’s just my mind psychologically trying to protect itself.

I really hope the scan goes ok for you. My scan is booked with ECAU for Wednesday, this will be the longest 48 hours of my life.

Praying for positive results for us both

Hi pink. Thinking of you too. Do you have any pregnancy symptoms? My boobs are still really hurting but I'm feeling more cranky now. I've gone back to light pink discharge today, although not much.

Hi OP, I did still feel pregnant last night but now not so much, but I just don’t know if I can accurately validate anything of what I’m feeling at the moment because of my emotions

I have noticed I haven’t need to wee as much today compared to only a few days ago when I remember thinking that I was needing to so often

I’ve had a bit of pink today, I’ve avoided checking for my own sanity. Did your ecau nurse confirm to you that they will definitely scan? I know I’ve put in my previous post that I have a scan booked but I’ve realised they didn’t actually say for definite they will do a scan. I’ve since read some other ladies were offered just blood tests from their ecau. My dilemma is whether to book a private scan for Wednesday morning before all the slots go, or wait to see what ecau do/say Wednesday afternoon

Hi Pink and Badfurday

Sorry you are both struggling. It's the not knowing that is hardest. Here's my good news story if it helps at all!

I had bleeding at about 9 weeks (dark clots followed by brown spotting for a few days) and again at 11 (red blood followed by pinky/brown spotting for a few days).

I went to EPU after the first bleed. They checked my bloods and did an external ultrasound, which showed a happy little bean with a heart beat. I took myself to A&E on Wednesday after the second bleed, and they were very reassuring. I had my 12 weeks scan on Friday and all is well. They said it's extremely common to have light bleeding. They only worry if you're filling more than one pad an hour, or are in pain.

The waiting is horrendous, and the hardest thing I've done. I too convinced myself it was all over. But rest assured that it is quite possible all is well, especially if you've already seen a heart beat on an early scan.

Tough call on the private scan, Pink. Were the ladies who weren't scanned quite early? My understanding is there is often nothing to see before 8 weeks , so no point scanning. I'd be surprised if they didn't scan at more than 8 weeks.

Pink- I'm the same, I noticed I haven't been for a wee as much. I've been at work all day though so maybe not have drunk as much as normal, I don't know. We should stop over analysing I guess, but it's hard. My midwife booked me for a scan. I'm sure yours has too? I had a private scan at 6 weeks and there was a heart beat and the Sonographers said all was good. I was tempted to book a scan for Wednesday too, but ultimately, it won't change anything. And there is only a day in it. Sending lots of positive vibes. X

Thanks for your reassuring words Honni and I’m so glad it’s going ok for you, best wishes for the rest of the journey.

Sadly each day that passes I am losing hope, I have bright red blood today, I know that still doesn’t mean it’s a miscarriage, but coupled with the fact that I just don’t “feel” pregnant anymore, the little hope I had yesterday has diminished now. I’m with ECAU tomorrow so not long to wait, if only I could hibernate for the next 24 hours - but no, it has to be the day that the phone and texts are ringing off the hook with people wishing HNY

How are you feeling today OP?