light brown discharge

I am 6 weeks pregnant, and I woke up this morning with a little very light brown discharge. I haven't had any cramps, could there be a problem? or could it have been caused from intercourse?

[Jenny100]

It's just so hard to say. It could be nothing, it could be something. I know A LOT of people spot early in pregnancy.
It could be totally normal and caused by intercourse--the penis can irritate the tender cervix and cause it to bleed a little.

But I am a person who always errs on the side of caution; I would rather be safe than sorry. Call your Dr and let them know.

[jayhawk822]

I read that if you are going to bleed, it is usually during week 6 or 7.  I spotted one tiny bit during that time, was told to come in for u/s just to be on the safe side...to be ultra conservative they said bedrest for 24hrs and lots of fluids.  Also no BD b/c it could cause the bleeding (actually so could vag u/s) and that could "confuse matters" (more cause worry in you, then docs).  I am sure it is probably nothing, but call the doc to be sure.  Good luck!

[1st]

I had the exact same thing happen on Sunday.  I have been freaking out.  I called my doctor (not an ob, as I still am waiting to get in touch with one, my regular doctor gave me a recommendation for one at my first check up, which was  a week ago).  Anyhow my doctor said it could be nothing or something.  Then, I am home for the holidays with my husband, and my mom called her obgyn, who also happens to be a friend.  Her ob said that if it is brown, it is a lot less scary then if it is bright red.  She said, since there is bleeding though I need to have an ultra sound.  I am on week seven now (7 weeks and four days, but whose counting!)  I am so worried.  I am going to get the ultra sound tomorrow and will let you know how it turns out.  I have heard that a lot of women do "spot" during the first trimester.  But bleeding of any kind, they say you should call your doctor.  Also, when it happened to me it was also a dark brown.  It also (not to get graphic) seemed to come out after I had been pushing to go #2.  I have been having a hard time going since I got pregnant.  Ok, sorry gross details.  I am going to ask the OB, if you have to be careful when going to the bathroom.  Does anyone know the answer to this?

[Coffin25]

Hi. I don't want to alarm you but, I would call your ob/gyn. I had a similar thing happen to me at 5-6 weeks during my first pregnancy. I had lost my baby and ended up getting a D&C. Please do not worry. Call, and if they think you should be seen, they will tell you.

[anxietyX5]

That does make me feel alot better. It only happened in the morning and I haven't seen any more brown spotting since. My doc said not to worry about it, unless like you said, it is bright red. I hope everything goes well for me, and I wish you good luck

[1st]

OK, this should make you feel good.  I went in for the ultra sound today and everything looked a-ok.  The heartbeat was normal and the size was normal I GOT TO SEE THE HEARTBEAT AND HEAR IT!  As I mentioned in my last posting I was freaking out over the brown spotting I've been having.  When I went in, the doctor says it is extremely common, in early pregnancy, to have some brown spotting (and blood on toilet paper).   She says it's not too much of a cause for alarm, because it is not bright red.   Hope this makes you feel somewhat better.  I am just so happy.

[crystalluvsjim]

Try not to stress!! Spotting happens ALOT in early pregnancy, and my obgyn says it can happen all throughout pregnancy with some women. Take care & God bless!

[1st]

Good luck to you too.  I think that it is definately good that there hasn't been any more bleeding for you.  I also think that, even if it is, as long as it is not a lot and is a darker brown it is not as much of a concern.  But, check with your doctor if it does happen again. :)

[hoogie]

Hi,
At six weeks I had brown spotting and ended up having a M/C.  I have girlfriends though who had bleeding and spotting all through their pregnancy and the baby was fine.  Best of luck.  I'm crossing my fingers for you.