Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Pregnancy FAQ: Early Pregnancy


There are many questions that women have about being pregnant. The following questions are some of the most frequently asked questions that the APA receives regarding early pregnancy issues.

Can a woman be pregnant and still have a period?

Pregnant women can have some light irregular bleeding during pregnancy, but it should not be like a “normal” period. Some women can confuse this for their period because often it can come right around the time she was expecting her normal period. The irregular bleeding or spotting that can occur during pregnancy is often a dark brown color or a light pinkish. It should not be enough bleeding to fill pads or tampons over a few days. If you are bleeding enough to fill pads and tampons, then this would be a good indication that you are not pregnant.

What if I have a positive pregnancy test and then start bleeding?


About 25-30% of pregnant women experience some type of spotting or bleeding in early pregnancy. This can be a result of many different factors including implantation bleeding, infection, cervical irritation.......... Read More : http://www.americanpregnancy.org/gettingpregnant/pregnancyfaq.htm

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