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Implantation bleeding or reason to be concerned?

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23preggo · 29/07/2021 16:34

Hi guys,

I’m not sure if this is completely normal or I should be worried… it’s my first pregnancy so everything seems a little startling!

I’m around 8 weeks pregnant and had very very light bleeding for 4 days now, it’s not enough to cover a liner but does stain it slightly. Very light coloured blood that looks pink.

I’ve read stories about people who miscarry but it doesn’t fully happen (not sure how to describe it sorry) so they have light bleeding but, also implantation stories whereby this bleeding is normal.

Shall I be worried if the bleeding is a little bit but over the period of a few days now? x

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Babyghirl · 29/07/2021 17:27

@23preggo
Have you phoned the epu they should fit u in for a scan to c what is happening, bleeding can be nothing to worry about but then it can be I have been pregnant 4 times all miscarriages and bleeding was the first sign of them, I think your on abot a missed miscarriage where baby has passed but ur body takes a while sometimes weeks to recognise it.

Eleoura · 29/07/2021 17:32

Who have you called so far? I agree, ring your local early pregnancy unit or GP. Implantation bleeding occurs before you even get a positive pregnancy test, so not at 8 weeks!

Sorry, but it can go either way. Yes, some women do have some bleeding during pregnancy from a haematoma or other issue, but go on to have a healthy pregnancy. Unfortunately, others will MC. I've had 3. best of luck Flowers

23preggo · 29/07/2021 17:59

I haven’t called anybody, just spoken to some people I know who’ve been pregnant and read stuff online.. how much bleeding is expected for a miscarriage? As I say this is really a small amount x

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23preggo · 29/07/2021 18:16

@Eleoura I just called my local EPU and they said it sounds like implantation bleeding as I have no pain or heavy bleeding etc. Said to monitor it but it’s relatively normal. Fingers crossed!

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Eleoura · 29/07/2021 18:21

I'm glad you got through to them. Strange they said implantation, when that would have been weeks ago! Possibly residual blood? Have you had intercourse recently?

Hopefully it does settle. You don't always get pain with a MC though. With my 2nd one, I had spotting for 2 days, but no pain, so went to work. Unfortunately I MC whilst there! Best of luck, but do call them back if it gets heavier.

23preggo · 30/07/2021 14:02

@Eleoura if you don’t mind me asking, how long did you spot bleed before you started heavy bleeding/miscarrying?

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Alltimeblow · 30/07/2021 14:13

I'm really surprised EPU didn't want you in for a scan. Mine have always told me that spotting is common, but is by no means normal and should always be checked out. A scan would be clear at 8 weeks. Hopefully it is nothing and just one of those things, but without a scan it's impossible to know really.
I bled around 8 weeks with my first son, it was quite heavy and lasted almost a week but he was absolutely fine. I had 2 scans that time and we never could find what was causing it. Equally, I had a miscarriage at 10 weeks and I spotted brown for 9 days before it progressed. Then it was pink for about 3 days before I started bleeding heavily, but EPU scanned me early on and I was prepared that I was going to miscarry.
Obviously I hope that's not what is happening here for you OP but you really should be getting it checked out Flowers

Eleoura · 30/07/2021 14:54

@23preggo- To answer your question. 1st MC was medically managed.

2nd MC, I was 7 weeks, I spotted for 2 days. Brown, only enough for a panty liner, but only when wiping. It stopped, wiped and nothing, then the next loo visit then was brown spotting again. Day 3 I went to work, no pain either. Bleeding started going slightly red, then in the afternoon, I MC at work.

3rd MC, last year, I was 9 weeks. I spotted on and off for 3 days. Again, initially brown, then eventually more pinky then red.

@Alltimeblow- EPU won't always scan you, especially during covid. I had IVF last year (literally the week before the Mar lockdown). Had viability scan at 7 weeks, all good. At 9 weeks started spotting. I contacted 2 EPU's and neither would see me for a scan. They did say that in normal times, outside covid, they certainly would have though. I was still bleeding 2 days later, but again, they wouldn't see me. I MC at home. It was my 3rd MC, so I wanted to products tested for genetic abnormalities. They allowed me to attend their clinic twice, to sit in their waiting room over an hour each time, just to hand over the products for testing, yet they wouldnt allow a scan a few days earlier so I knew what was happening!

OP- how is the bleeding today?

23preggo · 30/07/2021 15:55

@Eleoura thank you for disclosing that info and I’m sorry to hear you have been through that Flowers

I feel like I’m now prepared for the worst just in case that’s what it will be but I’m really hoping not.

The bleeding is the same - a little bit more brown today than the other days but no pain or discomfort. It’s really frustrating not really knowing what’s happening with my body but I’m starting to accept what is meant to be will be. I guess I’ll wait a week and see what happens.. if the bleeding worsens in the meantime, just turn up to A&E. I don’t think covid restrictions are really helping as the advice on the phone was obviously quite general regarding implantation bleeding - without seeing me it is quite hard to make out I would’ve thought.

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Eleoura · 30/07/2021 18:14

Its so hard to know what is happening. I recall reading something that said that there is nothing at all to prevent a MC- if its going to happen. Resting, lying down etc etc. For me, it helped me realise that not only was it not my fault at all, but also, I couldn't stop it. Even if I'd been in hospital, they too could nothing about a MC in the 1st trimester.

Many women do have some bleeding, and things work out perfectly fine. Don't give up hope just yet, because it really could go either way.

In my case, I got through by looking at the good things. I know that might seem strange, but I had to focus on something happy/something else. I was happy I could actually conceive, because before my 1st pregnancy and MC, I'd been TTC 4yrs by then. I was glad to live in the UK, and have access to health care if needed. I was grateful to have a supportive DH etc. Your list will be different. Let us know how you get on, but don't give up just yet Flowers

thingymaboob · 30/07/2021 18:27

I bled very lightly at 7 weeks (brown, pink) for 2 weeks until I started passing clots and bleeding heavily at 9 weeks when I miscarried. I had already had confirmation of miscarriage from epu at 8 weeks. Bleeding was absolutely minuscule for 2 weeks.

In my second pregnancy I had a proper bleed between 7-8 weeks. Clots, heavy blood and all was fine. Pregnancy progressed and she's a strapping 3 year olds now.

From my experience the amount of bleeding you get is not indicative of actual pregnancy status. Remember, many women have missed miscarriages and don't have any bleeding. Many women have heavy bleeding and their pregnancy is ok.

Cocomade · 30/07/2021 18:31

I had brown/pink spotting for 5 days op and everything turned out ok.
Of course it can go the other way but it is very common to have some spotting.

RiRi1 · 30/07/2021 18:46

Hey. I have been trying to conceive for several months now. Around 13 dpo I started spotting. That lasted for about 4 days and on the 5th day I noticed a heavier flow. Is this implantation or did my friend pay me a visit? Help me.

H8theW8 · 31/07/2021 10:18

@RiRi1 Sounds like AF has arrived.

23preggo · 31/07/2021 13:58

@Eleoura That’s very true - all I can do is rest and hope for the best. The bleeding has stopped so I’m keeping my fingers crossed but I’m still prepared for the worst. Flowers x

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23preggo · 31/07/2021 13:59

Every body seems so different with pregnancy so I guess it is just a waiting game.. awful to not know what might be happening :(

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