Spotting during early pregnancy

**Aidans_mummy2007** · 15-09-2009, 02:23 PM

Im 8 weeks pregnant & had some spotting over the weekend. I called the NHS helpline & was told by a doctor that its completely normal to 'spot' during early pregnancy as long as its not fresh blood & Im having no pains. I didnt have anything all throughout my 1st pregnancy so wondered if anyone else has also suffered from this.

**mummyjane** · 15-09-2009, 02:26 PM

Firstly congratulations on your pregnancy and your wedding- great photo!
I did not have spotting, but know a lot of people who have had this. it can be perfectly normal, but if you are worried you could see your GP

**xaulleo** · 15-09-2009, 02:36 PM

I had spotting with both and with DD2 it was so bad I got referred for a scan to check everything was ok. It was and she's fine.

**Aidans_mummy2007** · 15-09-2009, 02:37 PM

Thank you! I was about 1 week pregnant when I got married but didnt know!
The spotting has stopped for the moment but I will mention it to the midwife when I see her week on wed. I hate the 1st 12weeks of pregnancy its so scary! & have also found out when you already have a child its very difficult to rest. Good job I've just been made redundant & don't have to cope with going to work as well!!

**Ginnygin** · 15-09-2009, 03:17 PM

Congratulations! I bled like buggery @ 9 weeks with Imogen and felt sure I'd lost her so don't stress, all could be just fine.

**Aidans_mummy2007** · 15-09-2009, 03:38 PM

Thank god its normal! I have been a bit stressed with family issues recently (never within my own household though!!) so maybe thats what has caused it

**Tillykins** · 15-09-2009, 08:55 PM

Congratulations Sophie! On your marriage and on your pregnancy, how lovely!

I don't think anything "causes" it, it just seems to happen sometimes, very scary though
Rest as much as you are able and try not to worry

Oh, and eat chocolate