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Is Bleeding And Stomach Cramps During Pregnancy Normal?
Question: I am five weeks pregnant. I am not cramping. I did just release a small clot. In November I had a miscarriage at five weeks. I did some research online and know it is normal for some women to bleed during their pregnancy. Due to my recent misscarriage should I go to urgent care to be examined?
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Hello
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Yes, please go to urgent care to be examined.
At the most, it would be precaution, if all turns out to be well.
It is quite normal for some women to bleed a bit, or pass a small clot during pregnancy.
As long as you are not cramping or bleeding profusely, there is nothing to worry about.
Just have an exam, in view of your recent miscarriage.
It would reassure you.
All the best.
Please feel free to discuss further.
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Hello
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Yes, please go to urgent care to be examined.
At the most, it would be precaution, if all turns out to be well.
It is quite normal for some women to bleed a bit, or pass a small clot during pregnancy.
As long as you are not cramping or bleeding profusely, there is nothing to worry about.
Just have an exam, in view of your recent miscarriage.
It would reassure you.
All the best.
Please feel free to discuss further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Can you please elaborate on your obstetric history ?
How many pregnancies, abortions, miscarriages with dates and weeks if possible ?
I would then guide you further.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Take care.
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Can you please elaborate on your obstetric history ?
How many pregnancies, abortions, miscarriages with dates and weeks if possible ?
I would then guide you further.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have only had one abortion in 2013 I was about twelve weeks pregnant. I had one miscarriage and I was five weeks. This is now my thrid pregnancy which I am now five weeks.
I'm sorry per my previous message my only miscarriage was in November 2015 and I was five weeks along.
I'm sorry per my previous message my only miscarriage was in November 2015 and I was five weeks along.
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Did you have a surgical abortion, or a medical one ?
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Did you have a surgical abortion, or a medical one ?
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I'm not sure what the difference is, I can tell you it was at a women's clinic and it was a suction force that was used to end pregnancy. Much like a vacuum type suction.
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It was a surgical abortion.
It normally does not lead to a weakening of the uterus.
It may cause infections and adhesions that lead to difficulties in conception, but it does not hinder your capacity to carry a baby to term.
Rest right now, have an internal exam, and avoid any kind of stress, exertion, travelling, intercourse etc.
DId you go to the Er ?
You can write in to me directly anytime, using the following link -
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-aarti-abraham/64623
Take care.
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It was a surgical abortion.
It normally does not lead to a weakening of the uterus.
It may cause infections and adhesions that lead to difficulties in conception, but it does not hinder your capacity to carry a baby to term.
Rest right now, have an internal exam, and avoid any kind of stress, exertion, travelling, intercourse etc.
DId you go to the Er ?
You can write in to me directly anytime, using the following link -
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-aarti-abraham/64623
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dr. XXXXXXX
Yes, I did go to the E.R. and I was able to see my baby's heart beat. They also told me the samething the about not having any intercourse. They did not mention the no traveling part. Would this adivse for the above mentioned for me to avoid be for the duration of my pregnancy? Also, would a 5-6 hour drive be considered traveling? Thank you so much for your help.
Yes, I did go to the E.R. and I was able to see my baby's heart beat. They also told me the samething the about not having any intercourse. They did not mention the no traveling part. Would this adivse for the above mentioned for me to avoid be for the duration of my pregnancy? Also, would a 5-6 hour drive be considered traveling? Thank you so much for your help.
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Hi again dear.
Congratulations, once the heartbeat is seen, chances of miscarriage are reduced by 20 - 30 %, so do not worry.
Stress and anxiety can lead to complications too.
The advice holds true atleast for the initial 12 weeks of your pregnancy.
No point risking even a 5 - 6 hour drive until you cross the 12 - 14 week mark.
You may then consider it, if it is necessary and non strenuous, with lots of breaks and good hydration.
Take care.
And use the link I have attached earlier to reach me whenever you feel the need to do so.
God bless.
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Hi again dear.
Congratulations, once the heartbeat is seen, chances of miscarriage are reduced by 20 - 30 %, so do not worry.
Stress and anxiety can lead to complications too.
The advice holds true atleast for the initial 12 weeks of your pregnancy.
No point risking even a 5 - 6 hour drive until you cross the 12 - 14 week mark.
You may then consider it, if it is necessary and non strenuous, with lots of breaks and good hydration.
Take care.
And use the link I have attached earlier to reach me whenever you feel the need to do so.
God bless.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dr. XXXXXXX
I'm concerned because I've started bleeding. It's about the size of a teaspoon. I do have minor cramping and I have left work early today to come home and rest. I'm getting about seven hours of sleep at night. When I wake up I feel as though I have not slept at all. I am taking prenatal vitamins. This morning they came back up. I do not have a OBGYN yet. I am in the process of looking into getting Obamacare. Any advise you can give would be greatly appreciated. Again, thank you for all your help.
I'm concerned because I've started bleeding. It's about the size of a teaspoon. I do have minor cramping and I have left work early today to come home and rest. I'm getting about seven hours of sleep at night. When I wake up I feel as though I have not slept at all. I am taking prenatal vitamins. This morning they came back up. I do not have a OBGYN yet. I am in the process of looking into getting Obamacare. Any advise you can give would be greatly appreciated. Again, thank you for all your help.
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I would advise - total rest ( please do not work for a few days until the bleeding lets down a bi ), avoid travelling, stress, intercourse and anxiety.
See an OB GYN at the earliest.
Get a repeat scan since you have bled again, to confirm the heartbeat.
Take care.
Prayers for you.
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I would advise - total rest ( please do not work for a few days until the bleeding lets down a bi ), avoid travelling, stress, intercourse and anxiety.
See an OB GYN at the earliest.
Get a repeat scan since you have bled again, to confirm the heartbeat.
Take care.
Prayers for you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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