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Pregnancy

Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

Do I need to go to epu?

5 replies

AntiHop · 29/05/2020 00:03

I'm 4 weeks pregnant. Got some light spotting earlier today which is now more than spotting. Do I need go to a and e/ early pregnancy unit? Or do I just wait?

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indemMUND · 29/05/2020 00:09

If you're only 4 weeks it's too early for a scan to pick anything up. You could request a HCG blood test from the GP. That will confirm levels, but would have to be repeated after 2-3 days to assess increase.
Thanks

physicskate · 29/05/2020 05:23

At 4 weeks, without any signs of an ectopic pregnancy, I would just wait.

If you are going to miscarry, there is nothing to be done. If you're having implantation bleeding, there is nothing to be done.

custardbear · 29/05/2020 05:52

4 weeks it's often implantation bleeding or your period coming late (I've had both of these multiple
Times) - I think it's more that time will tell at this stage
Good luck

AntiHop · 29/05/2020 07:36

@physicskate would it be an implantation bleed if I've already had a positive pregnancy test?

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physicskate · 29/05/2020 22:20

Could be, yes. There are many possible causes of a bleed. Many aren't related to miscarriage. Of course, bleeding can also indicate miscarriage, unfortunately. And only time will tell.

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