Spotting during 4th week...Should I worry???

[hmwells]

I am 4 weeks 5 days pregnant....after my husband and I had sex Thursday night, I noticed very light spotting (light pink in color) when I wiped.  Friday morning and this morning when I woke up I also noticed very light spotting when I wiped.  No more spotting occured throughout the day.  Should I be worried?  I have heard that spotting is very common this early on and that some women do spot after sex....

[tikitay]

It is very common to spot after intercourse.  Your cervix is very sensitive and vascular.  The act of intercourse can break some of the capillaries and cause light spotting.  Should never be actual bleeding.  Usually your Dr will recommend vaginal rest (no sex) for 2 wks after any spotting or bleeding episode.  When you have your first OB visit I would mention to your Dr or NP and avoid intercourse for now.  (sorry DH)  
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[megmil]

Spotting is very common during the first stages of pregnancy. I actually had a period during the first month of my pregnancy. I think it was on the 2nd or 3rd week I was pregnant. If your uterin wall is real thick it will shed a little. Also if the pregnancy hormone is not that strong you will bleed a bit. I wouldn't be worried about it. Not unless the bleeding starts getting heavier or lasts longer than a normal period might be. Also, if it was after sex you could have torn a little which isn't something to really worry about or it could have caused some of the uterin wall to shed. That's all. Happens to me sometimes. Which means when you're about 36 weeks you may have bleeding and it will look like you're losing your mucous plug when you have sex. This happened with my last pregnancy and I kept thinking something was wrong or I was ready to have the baby but it wasn't time and nothing was wrong. So when you're 36 weeks and this happens again don't worry. I think you're okay with the spotting. Just refrain from sex for a few days and let it have a chance to stop.

[mikaleen]

Even though spotting can be normal and common after intercourse I would still call the Dr. just to let them know.  They may want to see you, or may not, but they like to be notified when there is any spotting or bleeding in pregnancy.  Good luck!

[Kimberlee_20]

I agree, especially in early pregnancy, spotting after intercourse is normal, I still have it and I'm 30W pregnant, so I wouldn't worry too much, you can still let your doctor know though to be safe! :]

[tikitay]

Another thing to consider is your blood type.  If you are RH - (negative) you will need a Rhogam shot.  Did you call your Dr?