Normal Period During pregnancy

[marika13]

I was curious as to if it is at all possible to have a normal period (with cramps) during pregnancy?

[hther]

Having a period means you are shedding the lining of your uterus. So I would say, it's not normal nor possible. Some bleeding can be considered within normal limits and so can some types of cramps. If you feel like this is a REAL period, and the bleeding and cramping are plentiful, I would suggest contacting your OB for a check. How far along are you?

[MIMOmu]

That' not true. Some women may think it's a real period, because it may really look like a normal period. I had this, so I know. There was 100% like a normal period to me, and I had pregnancy signs, and the pregnancy test was positive.

[tresmathews]

It is possiable and happens qiute often. every woman is different. I know 3 people who have had regular periods through their entire pregs and have had healthy babies.

[Jess May]

I had a period the first month of my 2nd pregnancy. I don't believe that it is a "normal" period though. From research I have found that some bleeding(very similar to a period)can occur from implantation. It is normal and shouldn't be worried about.
                                                                     However, any bleeding that occurs during pregnancy should be reported to your OB/GYN immediately. Any bleeding, especially in the first trimester could indicate an early imminate miscarriage.    

     Urinary Tract Infectins(UTI's) can also cause bleeding. If you suspect that you have one, it should also be reported to your OB/GYN immediately. Untreated UTI's can cause problems in pregnancy and can lead to pre-term labor.

[hther]

Not to stir up a debate, but it my understanding that bleeding around the time of your usual AF while pregnant is possible, but to call it an actual period would be an untruth. This is if you go by text book definitions as to what an actual period is and it's medical meaning. If i am wrong and it possible to shed the contents of your uterus while pregnant w/out disrupting the baby, please by all means correct me!

[Marmme]

I am nine months pregnant with baby number ten.  I have bled every 28 days like clock work. My cramps are labor. I have also miscarried smaller babies I have held in my hands and have been verified by a dula and medical doctor, during my pregnancy. I am caring a larger baby while ovulating and miscarrying others. I have learned from women every where that these things have happened. Older women who are in the medical field have said to me " God is in charge and knows what He is doing. To trust Him and not my doctors." Amen.  We have a doppler and listen to baby's heart beat and kicks and blood in the placenta. So special. The baby heartbeat is much faster as mine is heard also. For whatever the reason, I am experiencing this. With babies number two and three I did this also and then the periods stopped at 3 months. With baby number 5 I did not know she was there until I was 4 1/2 months.  Was a great surprise!  We still laugh with joy! This pregnancy has been so sobering. So isolating. I am blessed to have the support of my family and friends. The obgyn laughed at me when I went for their help. I am understanding why this seems it could not be and I forgive them, but it does not change the fact that this is what it is.  There is loss in miscarriage. That has not been easy. At 5 months we found the baby's heartbeat for the first time, while I had a confirmed miscarriage. I am not alone and I am grateful for all the women who have shared their  stories with me and for those in pregnancies like mine now.  The human body is amazing!  Listen to your body. Don't jump to conclusions .One day at a time and you will know if you are pregnant or not. God has been making babies since the beginning of time. Cryptic, Stealth, I didn't know I was pregnant...I guess they can happen. With today's media I believe we hear of it more.

[Marmme]

Wanted to reword my top post. I was told to trust God, that I know my body and sometimes doctors are mistaken. Our bodies do things that are not book documented sometimes. We will always be learning. Thank you

[nurse12hr]

Hther is right; it isn't a "period" as we know it.   Sometimes you can have periodic bleeding throughout the pregnancy and no one ever knows why.

But its not a "period" (menstrual cycle).

[stinasmom]

I had what I believe to be periods with 3 of 4 children. They were always at the time my period would have been, but I also had problem bleeding. There are also cases where a bicornate uterus knows one side is occupied, but the other side will bleed.

[tresmathews]

Well the women I have known have had normal flow at the normal time monthly so wether it is considered AF or not you be the judge.

[Kassimom]

I wouldn't say it is common or that it happens often.

As Christie and Hthr said, it is not possible for it to be a "period".

A menstrual cycle is the shedding of the lining of the uterus. Over the course of the month, your uterus build up a lining getting ready to "house" a baby for nine months. The zygote implants in this lining. If you have a "period", you are shedding this lining, and essentially the unfertilized egg with it. When you miscarry, you are shedding the lining and the product of conception.

It is possible to bleed while pregnant, but no not common and definitly NOT normal. Any bleeding should be brought the attention of your care provider.

[lovinmom]

I have a friend who bled like a period her first and second month of pregnancy.  The doctor did an ultrasound and told her that her baby's heart stopped beating and she was miscarrying.  The doctor told my friend that since she was already miscarrying, he wouldn't do a D&C.  Well, thank God she didn't.  That baby is now 3 yrs. old.  Also, go to this web-site to read an incredible case of a woman who bled in her pregnancy.  It is something.  http://www.epinions.com/content_3524173956

[crazylady18]

Okay listen i dont mean to sound rude or anything but whats with all these women saying they have had friends that have had normal periods during thier pregnancy? Do you have any idea what a period is? its the shedding of the inner wall of your uterus. if u were pregnant than the baby would not be able to survive this. my only problem with these women saying they had normal periods while pregnant is that they are mistaking a "period" with implantation bleeding or other forms of bleeding. when u post comments on this website and say that u have had friends or u yourself have had periods while pregnant people read this and become confused. not all women reading these comments want to be pregnant. some women are tring to find out possibilities that they are not pregnant. i know it doesnt seem like a big deal to call any form of bleeding a "period" but when a "period" is the last clue to tell you your not pregnant, than all of a sudden we can take off the "   "
on period and start understanding that a period is a lot different from just any "bleeding."
thank you for reading this comment and by all means if anyone can prove that a period is possible while being pragnant scientificly and medically i will be happy to repost another comment stating my lack of knowlege and ignorance to this matter....
thank u for your time.

[JSavedMe]

I know this is an old post that I'm responding to..but I don't see why women who share different experiences find the need to be so harsh in their words to one another...all because of a difference experience? I thank all of you ladies for the courage to share your testimonials it's not easy to put your life out their for others to see, whether people can relate or not.

[Lovely3000]

Ya i'm one of those ppl that hoping i'm not pregnant. My period seems to be around 6 days late. i have the cramps and everything but i'm still very worried that i am. if i am i should be 3 or 2 weeks pregnant since my research found that the ovary comes out 14 days before your period. I'm totally lost and confused since i did get my period.

[KMRouge2002]

I think that periods during pregnancy can happen. I think that it shouldn't be said that it's not normal, but a rare case. It may not happen often, but we learn new things about the human body on a regular day to day basis. Like when a woman truly believes that she's pregnant, to the gaining weight, all the way to the lactating of the breasts, but the woman later on finds out that she was never pregnant to begin with. The uman body has been own to do many wonderous and undocumented things. Yes, it should be reported to the OB/GYN. To be on the safe side everything should be reported to the right doctors. ANything is possible in these years and many more to come. I feel that we're gonna hear more rare experiences in the future. It's just that others don't want to talk about it all that much because they feel it's out of the ordinary and they sometimes get told that it never happens. Like I said before, when it comes to the human body, anything is possible.  

[anndvn23]

I am so scare from losing my baby. I am pregnant 5 weeks and 5 days and yesterday i just got a normal period (heavy period). I bleed a lot. I when to the hospital and i being told to go to an ultrasound. I went.  The baby seems ok, but i might need to come back in 2 weeks because the baby is too small it's hard to tell. Then i went home. later i didnt feel good so i went to the washroom and i saw a big pressure of blood coming out. Now, i am scare of losing my baby. What was the point to go the hospital even they dont know if it is normal. I dint have this kind of problem with my first baby. She is 1 year old. I need to know if this is normal??????

[Schteppy]

Im one that thinks she might be pregnant too.  i have all the symptoms, except for the fact that I have had what seems to be a regular period for the past 2 months - complete with cramping, clotting, regular heaviness, etc.  If I was pregnant I would be a little over 2 months along.  I dont know if the bleeding Ive experienced could just be breakthrough bleeding or implantation bleeding since it had my normal clotting!  Any ideas?

[madisonvan18]

I ma just wondering if you did get pregnant? I have been experiencing symptoms but still got my period (I believe) and it was complete with the cramping and clotting as well as heaviness. But I still have that little part of me that is wondering.

[loopylass89]

i have just been rummaging round my house, i found an old pregnancy test, that at the time that i did it was negative, i have just looked at it and it amazingly is possitive. I havent really had symptoms apart from a little sickness. And also i am still bleeding regulary, but my periods seem to have skipped from a 28 days exactly cycle to a 32 day cycle in the past 2 months. I havent the faintest idea weather i am expecting. Can anyone shed any light on this for me.

[Flip12]

If you looked at the pregnancy test after the recommended time (usually about 10 minutes) then it can very well read a positive. You need to read it within the recommended time. Maybe you should do another test and this time read it in the given time. Goodluck for whichever way you want it to be!

[elsi9]

I am worried that I might be pregnant.  The only problem is that if I were I would be between week 19 and 20 and I have yet to gain any weight or feel any movement.  I have been experiencing what seems to be a fairly regular menstural cycle, however recently I have began to lactate.  Is pregnancy a possibility or am I over reacting?  Might someone be able to clear things up for me?

[Nisha26]

Hi I'm new and I am 26 with a 6 year old son. I believe I am pregnant as well but I have been bleeding. I took a pregnancy test and it came out negative. I have not missed a period but my periods have been odd and I'm a tick tock on time girl. My breast have been leaking a white fluid similar to milk.  My stomach has grown out some inches and my pants are getting hard to button. I can feel something moving in my stomach all the time. I know it feels like a baby moving because I have been pregnant before. At first I thought I had breast cancer because of my breast leaking but since I have the bigger belly and the movements i believe I'm pregnant. So I am going to have an ultrasound done on the 31st. I am due to have my next period tomorrow and I'm pretty sure it's not coming. So on the 31st I will post and let you guys know if you can bleed during your pregnancy.

[sophsoph]

im a 17 year old girl and i recently had unprotected sex with more then one boy, try not to think badly of me guys. but i am really paranoid that i will be pregnant and not realise, i have had periods and they have been regular, however some of these women seem to have had regular ones aswell, should i get checked and how far gone do you have to be to not be able to have an abortion?

[winniethepooh01]

Hi, I'm 24 years old and I too have been experiencing some pregnancy like symptoms. On Oct. 6, 2007, I had unproductive sex but he didn’t come inside me. He came on the floor and without him wiping himself off or anything of that nature, we started right back up again. So, since then, I’ve been feeling nauseated, having lower stomach cramps, headaches, and lower backaches. I’m also having my normal periods. I took one home pregnancy test and it came back negative. Also, I took a blood test and that as well came back negative. The doctor told me that cause I was on my period while I took the blood test is probably why the results were negative. I’m still having my symptoms and it seems like they are getting worse. Two weeks ago, I was at a club and was feeling fine. Around 2ish, I began to feel nauseated. I didn’t have anything to drink. The next day, I felt the same way. Christmas morning, I was eating breakfast and felt my mouth warming up. This past Saturday, I felt nauseated once again. Sunday morning was the first time I actually threw up. After I threw up, my stomach was hurting some kind of bad. I was wondering if anyone is experiencing something similar. Also, if there are women who’ve had a regular period while they were pregnant, could you please share your stories?  

[diamond0420]

i am 20 years old and i have had an irregualr cycle for the past 3 months...my period is always on time in the past...the 25th through the 28th (not to brag but i got a three day cycle!!) every month but these last couple months it is exactly 2 days early. in nov. my period was the 13th-15th dec. it was the 9th-11th and this month it started today (the 7th) and will be gone by the 10th...i have have tender breats and they are heavy and they hurt sooo bad and i have been so nauseous, back aches terrible headaches and my belly aint lookin nice either and im a pretty skinny person. i have every symptom of pregnancy and i took a preg test but the test is always coming back inconclusive because the doc said i have a bladder infection (another possible sign of pregnancy) does a PROFESSIONAL maybe kno what the heck os goin on wit my body??? please help a sista out!!

[Deevochic]

I don't think badly of you. We've all been seventeen before. I don't really think you have anything to worry about. I have been pregnant seven times, so I know what I'm saying. I would probably get checked anyhow, just to be safe. But not so much for pregnancy, but for std's. You should really be careful out there. It's not safe anymore. It's kinda like playing Russian Rullette when it comes to having unprotected sex. 1 in 2 people have something. As far as the pregnancy thing goes, if you had sex before your period you should be fine. Most women ovulate 14 days after their period for five days, being more fertile on days 4 and 5. So, do the math. If you think it was on one of those days, you better get a test done. Good luck and be careful. Tarp the load!
Deevochic69

[Deevochic]

I'm not sure I understand the pregnancy test part. Does it come back negative or is it a bad test, which is when the line that tells you that the test worked doesn't show up. It is important because it can change my answere. I will just tell you what has been going on with me. I hope it helps.
My periods are always 28 days apart and7 days long. In October, my period was 8 days late. In November, my period was 16 days late. So I had blood work done to see if I was pregnant. I wasn't. In December, I took a pregnancy test 2 days before my period and it came out negative. My period came right on time in December.Well, on January 8; which was a week after my period was over; I just felt pregnant. I have been pregnant seven times so I know what being pregnant feels like. Although, my period was just over; I took a test anyhow. It was positive before it even finished going across the bar. So, needless to say, I was bleeding during my pregnancy. It felt like a normal period, with cramps and everything. I bled for seven days like usual too. I don't understand it, but I am indeed pregnant. So the only thing I can tell you, is to get checked by an obgyn. Well, good luck and I hope my story helped.
Deevochic

[Riot_Queen]

Hey guys,

I've been having some issues here with pregnancy.

I'm 18 years old,
I just moved to Texas all the way from Massachusetts to live with my fiancee.

Well, we've been having unprotected sex pretty much every night to every other night for about 6 weeks now since I arrived here on the 26th of November.
Only because we've been talking about trying to get pregnant for several months now.

But in November, my period came on the 27th or 28th.
Which is totally understandable because I'm aware of the 2 weeks after your period thing. lol.

So anyways.
My last period came the day after Christmas, the 26th.

It was off though.
Because I'm usually a really heavy bleeder just like my mother, and it lasted a lil over 7 days.

Well this one only lasted about 3-4.

When it first started, it was very very light, only enough to see when I whiped.
And it was off and on. Wasn't steady at all.
And the cramping was horrendous... to the point where for the entire 4 hours the cramping was going on, pretty much the whole time I was lying in bed crying... that's how much it hurt.
And that's never happened to me before.
But for the rest of the time, never cramped once.

Then the second day, it got heavier.
Not ANTHING like my normal period, but there was a slight bit of clotting.
Which had me thinking, because I dunno if it's possible to clot a lil bit when bleeding during a pregnancy.

The the third day, it was back to the light bleeding on and off game.

And then the rest was just so light I didn't have to wear any sort of pantie liners or pads because it was only there when I wiped and it was a very light pink, almost peach.

The other day, I put my fingers on my lower stomach and pressed down, and it felt alot firmer in the area between my belly button and crotch [[sorry if TMI]]... I can actually feel the definition of SOMETHING in there, I'm not sure if it's just muscle or something, as to before then, it was just mushy and soft.

I can't drink anything, even just a sip, without having to run to the bathroom about an hour later to pee.

Food seems to be going right through me, like I'll eat, then a couple hours later, I'm starving like I never ate before. lol.
Whereas before I could eat a small meal, and stay full for very long amounts of time.
And I REALLY hope I'm not just becoming a tubby lumpkins. lol.

I've been getting pretty stange headaches this past week or so, maybe 2 weeks.
New Years was pretty bad. Like I was driving to a friends' party for the Eve w/ my fiancee, and I got so light headed, and tired. My eyes felt like they were about to pop out my head, and my ears felt like that pressure you get when you're on a plane high up.

Food I used to love makes me wanna gag now.

I randomly get nauseas and I can't tell if it's just cuz I'm hungry or what...

Reall weird stuff.

I dunno if I'm just freaking out cuzza the possibility I might be, or if it's the real dun deal this time.

Help someone?