Bleeding during early pregnancy 😭

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Hi everyone, first time posting. Hoping to get some advice. I'm 7 weeks pregnant and have been bleeding for the last 6 days it started off really light, only noticed when I wiped. I phoned the midwife and she said not to worry and to call her back if I started to see clots. It then got a little heavier but not as heavy as what my period usually is and I passed two 50p sized clots. So i phoned the midwife back and she told me again not to worry and to ring back if the bleeding got heavier. Which it hasn't it's gone back to being really light. I thought the midwife would have asked me come in and get a scan to see if I was miscarrying but she didnt. Which i don't know if that's the norm for something like this and she doesnt think I'm miscarrying or it's because of what is currently going on the world she maybe didnt want me to come in when I will be getting a scan in a month. Has anybody got a similar story? Am I having a miscarriage or does this sound normal ish?

In my first pregnancy with my now 4 year old son, I had what I thought was my period but turned out when I went for my first scan, I was much further along than what I thought and had been pregnant through that period. So I dont know whether the same thing is happening because my periods are usually 7 weeks apart but I dont think I remember having clots

Sorry you are going through this. Some women do have some bleeding during pregnancy, but continue to have a healthy baby. I have read that if the bleeding isn't MC related, it mostly occurs at the time you would have had a period- so for a 28day cycle, you might get some spotting at 4 weeks, 8, 12 weeks etc.

Maternity services are supposed to still be open and running as close to normal as possible, but it doesn't seem the case by reading on MN. Many appointments are via phone now. I was almost 10 weeks and started bleeding mid may. I called the EPU and was told the monitor the bleeding. The next day, called a different EPU to be told the same and that in 'normal times' they would have done a scan, but I wasn't deemed an emergency, so neither would scan me.

Unfortunately, I MC at home the next day, and even so, still haven't had a scan. This is despite the fact I physically had to go into the EPU, TWICE, to hand in the products for genetic testing! Even though I was already in the unit, they didn't do a scan either time. I realise some services are stretched due to covid, but do feel a bit let down. (I'm also an NHS worker, so understand the stressors and conditions).

Have you had any cramps or pain? Is the bleeding easing or staying the same. Unless the EPU will scan you, a private scan is the only option.

I think due to the current situation, EPUs are only scanning for heavy bleeding and cramps. You could try ring your GP on Tuesday as they can also normally refer you for a scan? Alternatively could you book a private early reassurance scan.
Some people do bleed in early pregnancy and everything is fine, for others it is bad news.

Sorry if I've misunderstood, but if your period is usually every 7 weeks and you would be due on now though, are you 7 weeks pregnant or 4 weeks pregnant (based on ovulation taking place around 2 weeks before period due date)? If you are 7 weeks, a scan would show a heartbeat by now, if you are only 4 weeks, then a scan would not show anything.

If in the meantime you are in pain, or the bleeding becomes really heavy (filling pads really quickly) definitely head to A&E.

Hoping for the best for you.

@RunnerGirl123 I think I might just have to wait it out till my 12 week scan. As from what I have read on other posts they seem to be only scanning if it's an emergency. My midwife told me count it from the first day of my last period even though I told her my periods are usually 6 to 7 weeks apart. I use the flo app and it said that I was ovulating around the 22nd of April, although I didnt take any tests to check but we did have sex on that day. So I dont know :S

I had bleeding at cramps at 14 weeks. I always bled when I was due for my period. I went to hospital and had a full on period with clots which were huge. I thought this is it. I had a scan and it was like the baby was waving. He's now a happy and healthy 9 year old! Good luck xxx

@Elouera I am so sorry for your loss :( from what I've read on other posts it seems as though they are only scanning people if it is an emergency. I had some light cramping at around day 3 of bleeding as well as sciatica pains. I just dont know how to feel right now but I guess I'll just have to wait it out and keep resting. All my appointments have been over the phone and all the test they normally do will be done at my 12 week scan. Guess it's just terrible timing.

@ballsdeep I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'm going through the same thing :D it was a lot easier with my first pregnancy because I didnt know I was pregnant, damn these early pregnancy tests haha

OP- I assume you have actually had positive pregnancy tests?

If you are 7 weeks, I personally would be going for a private scan to check if there is a HB. I'm not sure I'd be able to wait till end of June for the 12 week scan, to only find out then what has happened or what is going on!

At least you also have the contact details for your midwife. I wasn't contacted till 10 weeks, and that was just to book in the booking in appointment! I advised the receptionist that I thought I was miscarrying, but would still like to speak to the midwife for advice later that day at the pre-arranged call time. They never called though and that was 2 weeks ago!

@Elouera Yeah I got a postive pregnancy test the day before I started bleeding :( Its £70 for a private scan and I dont know if I can bring myself to pay that much to hear bad news :(

When I told my Gp I was pregnant they put me straight in contact with the local midwife. I thought if the knew you had a miscarriage they would bring you in to have a scan to make sure everything had left your body?

So you only had 1 positive pregnancy test then bled the next day? And your cycles are normally 7 weeks long? Maybe I've misunderstood, but sounds more like a chemical pregnancy then.

Its obviously a personal thing, but I couldn't wait till 12 weeks to get either good or bad news then. It wont change the outcome, but at least having a scan sooner would let you know what is happening, and not drag it out for weeks on end. Best of luck though whatever you do

@Elouera I thought that but I took another pregnancy test today and its still saying positive. Would it not be saying negative if it was a chemical pregnancy?

Any other time I would agree but with the current situation of the world and me and my partner not being at work I cant really afford £70. Dont get me wrong the next few weeks are gonna kill me. Did you have a private scan?

Yes, I had a scan at 7 weeks showing a heartbeat which was NHS. That's the thing I find inconsistent about the EPU's currently. They did a viability scan due to past MC's, but all was going well at that time, no bleeding, pain etc and far from an emergency to have a viability scan.

At almost 10 weeks when the bleeding and pain did start, they wouldn't scan me! I then passed the pregnancy (which I took in for testing), the bleeding stopped last week and I've had a negative test now. If I was still bleeding, hadn't seen the products or was otherwise left in limbo then yes, I'd try getting a scan.

Really sorry you're going through this, it's a worrying time.

If you're between 5 and 7 weeks a scan might be inconclusive at the moment and it may only bring more waiting anyway, so I'd wait at least a week anyway. I'd maybe call your GP or midwife early next week and ask for referral for an early scan for the beginning of the following week if you're still bleeding. If the bleeding gets worse in the meantime keep pushing for a sooner scan.

A test may not show as negative straight away, for both my miscarriages around 6/7 weeks they advised to test 3 weeks after the heaviest day of bleeding, as it can sometimes take a while for hcg to lower. I tested 2 weeks after my second miscarriage and it was negative by then so it doesn't always take 3 weeks.

You'll find loads of stories online, and they'll either have a good ending or a bad ending (and a lot, no conclusion). Unfortunately at this stage it's pretty much a waiting game. And I completely understand it's hard in this "limbo" stage but you'll get through it one day at a time. I'd stay off google if you can, rest up (feet up as much as you can and no sex) and see what happens in the next few days. Here to chat if you need someone to talk to.

Hi All, hope you don’t mind me joining- I am 5 weeks and have just started to bleed and have cramps- not really sure what I should do. My drs is closed until Tuesday. Obviously I’m scared it’s going to be a miscarriage and just looking for advice on what I should/shouldn’t do

It's not always the case that you will be scanned during a miscarriage (or suspected miscarriage. I've had two (around the 5 week mark) and never had a scan for either.

Unfortunately, bleeding in early pregnancy isn't uncommon. Sometimes it's indicative of miscarriage and sometimes it isn't. While a scan might be able to tell you what's going on (big might, just read these forums to get an idea of how unreassuring early scans can be), but even if it a miscarriage, nothing can be done. A scan won't stop an impending pregnancy or miscarriage either way.

It's worrying times, but only time will tell you what's going on.

If you experience heavy bleeding (a pad an hour) or severe pain, head to a and e.

Thank you all for the messages I guess it's just a waiting game. Keeping my fingers crossed 💕

Sorry to jump onto this post . I was due AF last Tuesday . I started spotting yesterday, only when I wipe and woke up to what I can only describe as a gush of blood when I stood up . Nothing on the bed so wasn't bleeding throughout the night . I have wore tampons today and my bleeding is no pretty light , not enough to fill the tampon. I normally have really heavy periods enough to wear the orange tampax and a pad . I also normally have horrendous cramps on day 1 AF but have had no pain at all, I also never normally spot or am late . I did a digital clear blue on Tuesday which said not pregnant and then on Thursday I did a clear blue early and there was a slight line that was barely visible so may have been negative. I ordered first response and was going to do it today but after the gush of blood I assumed I wasn't pregnant. After researching, I am now freaking out that I could be miscarrying and not sure what to do . I feel stupid phoning the doctor as I don't even no if I am definitely pregnant and they are under enough pressure just now . I plan to do the test tomorrow and see for sure . I just wanted to join here to get some advice if that is ok.

Hi @1992EM If I was you I would take another test tomorrow as it’s been a few days since you did a last one.
If you are really concerned though you could ring the drs for advice.
I called the Drs after having a heavy bleed After some positive tests they then referred me to the early pregnancy unit at the hospital who called me and said that I should wait a couple of weeks and take another test to see if It has been a miscarriage or not as they can’t do much before 8 weeks.

Thank you for your reply. I will test tomorrow and see what happens. I think it could be just AF but for some reason it is late. At least if i test will know for sure . How did you get on ?

Hi everyone

I am 5 weeks +2 and started spotting 2days ago yesterday it got a bit heavier but still not really heavy.

I rang out of last night and they advised it's normal but to ring my gp today and they will send me for a scan. I just can't help bit worry because it's getting heavier rather than going away :(

Hi @Hopefulmummie I am in exactly the same position. I've had bleeding but no cramps. I rang my GP and she said I've got to sit and wait and do a test next week. I hope you are ok.

@MummyG17 hi sorry for late reply. My gp basically said the same thing. I'm still bleeding but its very light and no cramping now.
I ended up booking an early scan for saturday to try put my mind at ease. I'll be 6 weeks

How are you today?

@Hopefulmummie it's horrible just waiting isn't it. I had nothing yesterday but woke up this morning went to the toilet and there was a lot. Fearing the worst now and preparing myself for the worst too. 😢 how you doing?

@MummyG17 I know and I rang epu aswell and because of coronavirus they're not taking anyone in to scan :(
I don't wanna speak too soon but I think my bleeding has stopped there was none this morning though it done this before and it came back