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bleeding early in pregnancy

I'm having period like symptoms, is this normal to have with my first baby?
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How far along are you? And how heavy are you bleeding?
About 20% of women have some bleeding during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Possible causes of first trimester bleeding include:

Implantation bleeding. You may experience some normal spotting within the first six to 12 days after you conceive as the fertilized egg implants itself in the lining of the uterus. Some women don't realize they are pregnant because they mistake this bleeding for a light period. Usually the bleeding is very light and lasts from a few hours to a few days.

If you' have heavy bleeding or major cramping I'd go to the ER to be safe.
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If it's bad bleeding then I would go to a hospital it can be normal if it's spotting wish you the best of luck
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How heavily are you bleeding?
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