6 weeks pregnant spotting after bowel movement

Hello all, I'm new on here and have recently found out I'm in very early stages of my first pregnancy, about 4 weeks! I've not used a forum before so hope I am doing so correctly :)

I'm very concerned and was hoping to find out if people have had similar experiences to me.

I have been spotting regularly for around a week and a half now. (Implantation bleed apparently) Period pains are present, but I'm not in agony. Because of this, my doctor has been monitoring my hcg levels and yesterday I found out that they are doing what they should be (doubling) which I'm delighted about. I am getting a referral to an epu unit which is good, so they can continue to monitor them.

I'm very concerned though as for the past few days I have been passing red blood whenever I have a bowel movement (sorry!) and it really is upsetting to see. It's present on the tissue. Has anyone else experienced this? Other than that, the dark spotting seems to be settling.

I'm obviously looking out for any little change as its my first time, but I think that red blood in particular is supposed to be bad.

Thanks all for reading. :)

September 2014 Moms

Hi Ladies,

I've had some pink/red spotting from my vagina after having a strenuous bm this morning (I didn't even realize I was backed up!).  Of course, I freak out right away, and my thoughts go right to miscarrying.  After all, nearly everything you read on the internet states that red blood is BAD.  So I quickly call my clinic and leave a message for the RN, who will call me back within 24 hours...ugh...the waiting game begins.  So, I decide to do a bit of research on the internet, as I have no other resource for this type of situation.  I'm wondering...has this happened to anybody else?  Evidentally, it has...see:  https://www.babycenter.com/400_is-it-normal-for-small-vaginal-bleeding-after-a-bowel-moveme_1975586_282.bc

So, my question is to you ladies is, has this happened to any of you? I am so nervous and cannot handle the waiting game.

Oh, and another piece of info is that the bleeding has completely stopped.  I am on progesterone suppositories, and I wonder if they have irritated my cervix in any way or something.  Clearly I am trying to stay hopeful that this is a viable pregnancy.  My first ultrasound is scheduled for next week.  I've had 4 beta's done, as I was going to a fertility clinic.  Levels are as follows:  28 (4 wks), 125 (4+2), 386 (4+5), 3132 (5+1--Yesterday).  Progression seems to be good, so I don't know what to think...

I am so nervous...any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!

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Is bleeding normal during early pregnancy (before 12 weeks)?

It’s not uncommon for women to have some light vaginal bleeding or “spotting” in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Whilst alarming, it’s important to know that most women who have some early bleeding do go on to have a successful pregnancy.

However, if you experience bleeding do speak to your doctor or midwife straight away. They will ask you about the colour of the blood, how much you are passing, if there are any clots, and if you have abdominal cramps.

Bleeding can sometimes start at a time when a period would have been due, or after sex. If you experience bleeding or spotting, go and see your GP who will ask you what colour the blood is and whether you have cramps.

Understanding bleeding in pregnancy and what it means

The most common cause of light bleeding in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy is caused by implantation: this is when the fertilised egg embeds in the wall of the womb. It causes light pinkish- brown bleeding which usually occurs around the time when you would have been due a period. It lasts for about a day and does not produce cramps or clots.

Common causes of vaginal spotting or bleeding in early pregnancy

Another common cause of spotting is increased blood flow to the cervix (the neck of the womb). This can cause some bleeding after having sex. Again this should only lead to short lived vaginal bleeding without clots or cramps.

More serious causes of bleeding in early pregnancy include miscarriage and an ectopic pregnancy.

Tests carried out for early vaginal bleeding

If the blood is bright red, you are passing clots or having cramps, you may be starting to miscarry. You will be referred to an early assessment unit or hospital ward for tests.  An ultrasound scan, along with an examination and blood tests, may be required to find out why you are bleeding and whether the pregnancy is progressing normally.

When to see the GP

If you experience vaginal bleeding which may be accompanied by pain in the abdomen low down on one side, pain on passing urine or a bowel movement, dizziness, or pain in the tip of the shoulder, the cause could be an ectopic pregnancy ( where the fertilised egg embeds outside the womb). This can occur very early in pregnancy, sometimes before the woman even realises that she is pregnant.

Seek emergency medical attention if you have these symptoms as you will need to be assessed urgently at the hospital.

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