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Spotting
Added: 582 days ago.
Added by: BeckyT22
Section: General.
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OK HELP! I am 8 Weeks had a little light tan spotting today now it has gotten a little darker but like a light brownish color called doctor she said if it not pink or red it should be fine but I feel like its not right??Help Someone???

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MelissaJoanne - 572 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) It's old blood. I had that a few times around 8 weeks. I felt really panicky each time, but it was always just old brown blood. It does stop, and it really is nothing to worry about.

niki - 573 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Dark blood is old blood so dont worry.

Christina1984 - 580 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) sounds like implantation bleeding to me. many people get that, i wouldnt worry urself sick over it. but tell ur doc u want to be checked out so u feel better.

mrsbekki - 581 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I spotted a small amount at the very beginning and I just heart the heartbeat yesterday! Red or kinda clumpy is a problem or if you can fill a pad, thats when you call the doctor. A little staining of pinkish or Brown is fine. Brown Blood I was told was old blood. Nothing to worry about.

LMO - 581 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) as long as it is not bright you will be ok your body is just getting rid of the old blood

totallykatalicious - 581 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) As long as it's not bright red, you should be find, the light brownish spotting is just what they call as OLD blood, it happens in early pregnancy, I had it with all 3 of my boys... and light pink spotting is implantation bleeding... so yeh as long as it's not bright red or passing clots, you'll be fine.

terriamy - 581 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Hey I am 6 and a half weeks and I have had the same thing on and off for a few days from what I have heard it can be quite normal in the early stages, I called a healthline to check the nurse said try not to bend or lift or twist and rest with your feet up, thats what I have been doing I know it is worrying feeling the same myself!! Just try to relax and take things easy x

kathleen - 582 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) its most properly old blood. i no a few people who got this x if it carry on then i would go to the docs

Sueneil - 582 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Hi there again. you have nothing to worry about. with both my pregnancies i had these. i also went to the doctor and he said everything is fine.

minkymoo78 - 582 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I would go to accident and emergency or call your doctor. I don't want to worry you but you need to get it checked out. Sometimes it happens to people and it's fine but sometimes it can be the start of a miscarriage. Fingers crossed everything will be ok for you

gabriela1 - 582 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) well I think you should never take a chance for anything to happen. I would call my doctor and tell her that I'm going to the hospital to make sure, or for her to check you herself

rosiethemet - 582 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) My cousin and I were actually talking about this today. She also experienced the brown spotting. Her doctor told her the same thing. Don't worry, positive thinking =) best of luck!

Baby3OnWay - 582 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) This tends to be a common thing with woman, I have never had it, but if you are really that concerned I would head up to the hospital... even if its nothing and you have to go to make sure you aren't stressing about it and to be told something the r has already told you... do it to set your mind at ease. I'm sure you will be fine though. Take it easy and take care

sez - 582 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) at the end of the day this is your baby so if you feel like something is not right, go see your doc, even if they send you home and say everythings ok, its worth it for your own piece of mind then u can enjoy the rest of your pregnancy. if your still not comftable with the outcome dont have doubts about a 2nd opinion :)

mommy-of-3 - 582 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I have heard that brown means old blood, not new and that's why they tell you not to worry unless it's pink or red. Have you had a pelvic exam or had sex within the last 24 hours or so? I've heard that can cause it. Just remember if you really aren't sure you can always go in and have things checked out.

Mommyof2boys - 582 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) . When pregnant, the cervix becomes very sensitive. It is very common to have brown discharge after a vaginal sonogram or after intercourse. It is normal to spot for 2-3 days after either one of these take place, It can be normal implantation spotting. A lot of times when that little embryo is burroughing in deeper a little bit of brown spotting will occur.

mommy6 - 582 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) hi, just wanted to let you know I myself had brown spotting a few times had u/s and that was at 5wks now im 9wks and had more today, but listened to heartbeat and it was 172 i was told its ok as long as it is not pink or red. hope this helped a bit

agonzales - 582 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I dont want to worry you or scare you but with my last pregnancy I had some brownish spotting and I had a m/c. It could also just be nothing. This pregnancy I bled in the beginning and everything is fine. Maybe you should go to the er or call your doc again if it continues.

femi - 582 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) same thing happened to me, you can check my blog, and some people say this happens around the time you'd expect your period and it has to do with that, but, either way, your doc is right: brown isn't exactly dangerous. red and pink usually calls for immediate attention. keep an eye on it and get rest, but please don't worry too much! (how odd to be on the opposite end of this question!) by the way, i am now 23 weeks.

femi - 582 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) same thing happened to me, you can check my blog, and some people say this happens around the time you'd expect your period and it has to do with that, but, either way, your doc is right: brown isn't exactly dangerous. red and pink usually calls for immediate attention. keep an eye on it and get rest, but please don't worry too much! (how odd to be on the opposite end of this question!) by the way, i am now 23 weeks.

wildberry - 582 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) i spotted for three days and then i bleed bright red for a few hours they thought i lost my baby but here he is almost seven weeks old and they say as long as it's not red your OK good luck hon

ladystegmaier - 582 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I spotted all through my first trimester, but just a little, and it went away shortly. Hang in there!

mommytobe29 - 582 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) If you doctor thinks its fine, than I'm sure that it is. My best friend had her period every month throughout her ENTIRE pregnancy and still delivered a healthy baby boy.

brandi j. - 582 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) It most likely is not anything. Spotting in the 1st trimester is normal. But still, if you would feel better about it, make an appointment to see your doctor! It could just be that your cervix was irritated somehow, this can happen after making love, or if you had an internal exam from your doc recently, or sometimes women will spot a little if that is when they normally were going to start their cycle. There are so many things, it really is hard to know why some of the spotting in the 1st trimester takes place. For me, it is implantation bleeding that I see, but this happens between week 3 and 4. Keep watching it, and in the mean time, don't make love, and try to relax as much as possible, over doing it is never a good idea when you are spotting!

michaela - 582 days ago Rating: 5 (1 votes) Your dr is right, a little spotting is ok, but if it becomes a lot or becomes bright red then you need to go to the hospital. Get lots of rest and try not to stress too much.