What Causes Mild Spotting During Pregnancy?

Posted on Tue, 10 Mar 2015

Question: I am 8 weeks pregnant and have already had my first doctors appt and ultrasound a week and a half ago and everything looked good and there was a strong heartbeat. Starting yesterday morning, I had a bowel movement and when I wiped I noticed a decent amount of pink on the toilet paper, I continued to have spotting the rest of the day but it turned to light brown and only appeared when I wiped but never came out on the panty liner. I didn't have any heavy cramps just some twinges of pain in my lower abdomen like I have had these past few weeks. I had no spotting through the night and when I go to the bathroom and wipe there is a really small hint of light brown but barely anything and still no cramps. Can this be a bad sign?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Repeat Trans Vaginal Ultrasound scan.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for posting your query.

Mild spotting during early weeks of pregnancy is quite common. As your previous ultrasound scan was NORMAL with strong heart beat, then possibility of miscarriage is quite LESS. However, we need to confirm through repeated Trans Vaginal scan.

In the mean time, you should take healthy protein rich diet, Folic acid and micronized PROGESTERONE supplements, complete BED rest and maintain genital hygiene properly.

Hope, this information is quite helpful to you. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.

Wish your good health and take care yourself.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

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