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?

[NeeNee111]

when you are pregnant you can still get cramps, but i'm pretty sure it's your uterus getting prepared. Still best to consult with your GP though..

[NeeNee111]

Relax. Some people bleed out of there vagina when their pregnant and some people don't, simple as that. Who cares if it's a period or not >.< Jesus.

[dawn_farrah]

I took a test 4 days ago. It came up positive even though the second line was slight. I have been having pregnancy symptoms for a week now (nausea, light headness, dizzy, sore breasts, fatigue) However, I got my period today (right on schedule) along with the cramps. My periods are always accompanied by cramps. I am never late. Is it possible I am pregnant? All the symptoms say yes. I was really shocked when my period came. I go to the Dr in a couple days. I just want to know if anyone else had a positive result & still have the period w/cramps. The cramps are what make me think the test was wrong. I guess I will find out in a couple days through a blood test. Does anyone know how accurate a blood test is in pregnancy detection?

[ahardin77]

This is becoming a debate over terminology.

For good information on possible causes for bleeding during pregnancy, check out the link below:

http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/bleeding-during-pregnancy

I have heard of women having irregular bleeding/spotting etc during pregnancy; however, it is a misnomer to call this bleeding a "period".

That being said, we tend to call things what we are familiar with - and so it makes sense that people would refer to any bleeding from the vagina as a "period".  

Going back to the original question, I do not know what your concern is.  Have you taken a test or seen a nurse/midwife/doctor?  If you have not confirmed pregnancy, and you are having typical symptoms of menses - regular to heavy bleeding with cramps then it probably is your period.  If you are pregnant and have light bleeding, it could be implantation spotting and nothing to worry about - this typically occurs within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.  Please see your doctor if you are concerned - only you know your body.  Good Luck!!

[kjamz22]

Just wondering if anyone has had this experience...I've been pregnancy symptoms for almost 3 months now, but never tested positive. I've been having late, light && irregular periods except this last month where is was heavier than normal, but they all lated less than 3 days. My grandmother said she had her period every month for 9 months while carrying my mother & never got a positive test result, her belly just kept getting budget & then pregnancy was confirmed by ultrasound. Has this happened to anyone??! I'm worried I might follow in her footsteps & that could leave me with a lack of prenatal care, I don't know what to do!!

[kjamz22]

Just wondering if anyone has had this experience...I've been pregnancy symptoms for almost 3 months now, but never tested positive. I've been having late, light && irregular periods except this last month where is was heavier than normal, but they all lated less than 3 days. My grandmother said she had her period every month for 9 months while carrying my mother & never got a positive test result, her belly just kept getting budget & then pregnancy was confirmed by ultrasound. Has this happened to anyone??! I'm worried I might follow in her footsteps & that could leave me with a lack of prenatal care, I don't know what to do!!