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Not really. If you are bleeding, you should see a doctor. It could be nothing and it could be serious. Most likely with a miscarriage you will have pain in your stomach and the blood will be chunky, but not always. I'd see a doctor if I were bleeding any amount at all, with or without pain.

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Q: Is there any way to tell the difference between normal spotting during pregnancy and bleeding due to a miscarriage?
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Does light pink discharge in early pregnancy mean miscarriage?

Hello. No this doesn't mean its a miscarriage hun. Miscarriage bleeding is usually heavy, red and very painful cramping. Its most likely early pregnancy spotting or spotting due to a UTI.


Why would one be spotting during pregnancy?

The most common causes of slight spotting during pregnancy are implantation bleeding, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, placenta previa, and placental abruption.


Can you misscarrage at 4weeks?

Spotting during pregnancy can occur about the time you would usually have a period. However, with a miscarriage there is more active bleeding and tissue is passed with abdominal cramping. Just spotting does not indicate a miscarriage.


Could you have had a miscarriage if your period came three weeks ago and you have kept bleeding and spotting since then?

It is a possibility. I suggest you go to the doctor and get checked. If you HAVE had a miscarriage and you are still bleeding you may have a bit of the pregnancy still inside which could cause an infection or heavier bleeding. If you have NOT had a miscarriage there is some other problem which needs checking.


What is the difference between spotting as an early sign of pregnancy versus spotting as a side effect of birth control?

Hello - The difference covers a wide area. The difference is - pregnancy spotting is usually implantation bleeding. Spotting due to birth control is caused by a hormonal imbalance or the doseage of BCP not being high enough for you.


If there is heavy bleeding during the first trimester and a couple of days later it stopped but there was still brownish spotting with abdominal cramping is there a chance for a miscarriage?

Any bleeding during pregnancy needs to be evaluated by a doctor. Heavy bleeding is a sign of miscarriage, but you have to see a doctor to be sure and to be checked for your health, as well.


Will stressing out while in early pregnancy cause red spotting?

I am not sure about the stress but I do know it could be a cervical change that can cause vaginal bleeding. Vaginal bleeding can also be a symptom of ectopic (tubal) pregnancy. Another cause for bleeding during pregnancy is a miscarriage although the first two reasons for bleeding are more common, it is still a good idea to contact your doctor if you are too concerned.


Is spotting normal for 16 weeks of pregnancy with light cramping?

It could be a cervical change that can cause vaginal bleeding. Vaginal bleeding can also be a symptom of ectopic (tubal) pregnancy. Another cause for bleeding during pregnancy is a miscarriage although the first two reasons for bleeding are more common, it is still a good idea to contact your doctor if you are too concerned.


Is it normal to have brown spotting between eight and nine weeks of pregnancy is that the egg implantation?

It could be a cervical change that can cause vaginal bleeding. Vaginal bleeding can also be a symptom of ectopic (tubal) pregnancy. Another cause for bleeding during pregnancy is a miscarriage although the first two reasons for bleeding are more common, it is still a good idea to contact your doctor if you are too concerned.


What does it mean if you don't get your period but your spotting?

Spotting usually happens when a woman was pregnant, and lost the baby/had a miscarriage early in the pregnancy.


Are you having a miscarriage if you are 2 months pregnant and you get a brownish discharge and now you are spotting?

It is very difficult to say. Most bleeding during pregnancy is classified as a threatened miscarriage but 50 percent of the time, results in a full term pregnancy. ANY bleeding during pregnancy needs to be investigated by a medical personal...a doctor or the A&E department as soon as it begins.


What symptoms do you get with a miscarriage?

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