Brown spotting after 6w4d heartbeat scan

Ace

Sunday, July 21st 2013, 5:27pm

Hi there

I had a scan and saw heartbeat on fridayy, it was 6w4d. Then sat and today, sunday ive had brown spotting. Just wondering if this is usual and after any advice?
Cant believe it would go wrong so quickly, and blood is not red! So i suppose im looking for reassurance from someone out there... Please.... X

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Sunday, July 21st 2013, 7:19pm

Lots of ladies bleed in early pregnancy, I would phone your clinic for a chat, sadly they can't offer any guarantees but they can advise you. It may have been the scan that has caused a bit of old blood to come out (brown). I bled on and off all through my pregnancy and was so worried but the clinic just advised me to take it easy and I had to stop some of my meds that could have caused it. Sorry that you are so worried and I know there is nothing that I can say that will stop you worrying but be reassured that it is very common. Wishing you well for your pregnancyXx

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Sunday, July 21st 2013, 8:09pm

Hi and congrats on your bfp. I bled loads duringy pregnancy, and spotted brown blood after my first scan, it's really common. I bled bright red blood with clots up until 15 weeks too, very scary but all was ok and I'm sure it will be for you too. Remember as Louise says, brown blood is old blood so try not to worry. Easier said than done I know. X

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Sunday, July 21st 2013, 8:43pm

Thanks so much for taking the time to reply. I have a DS and didn't bleed with him! I've had a mc before too so obviously worried.
It's good to hear reassuring stories like yours... I don't feel like I'm mc-ing it's been over 24hrs since I noticed first brown duscharge and thinking I'd be in lots of pain and have much more bleeding by now!
Also spoke to a friend earlier who said the same as you guys re bleeding and therefore resting. It's tricky as I have to look after my DS who is a lovely chappie but has lots of energy!

Hoping alls okay, my clinic are not too concerned as only saw heartbeat in Friday and refuse to scan me again so soon... Not sure if should have scan again yet as it may be the reason I've bled! Oh it's such a roller coaster ride.

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Sunday, July 21st 2013, 9:48pm

I too had the brown discharge after first scan was worried it was bad but doc reassured me that as long as it wasnt not to be overly concerned as Brown is usually old blood which probably got dislodged due to internal scan was this scan an internal one ,?

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Monday, July 22nd 2013, 7:27am

Hi Cleo.

Yes it was an internal... So hopefully thats whats causing the brown stuff! How much did you get though? Mine started the day after the scan, on saturday and is still coming today, monday. Bit tissue-y but still brown. Will call clinic again today!

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Monday, July 22nd 2013, 7:33am

Ps did they scan you again to reassure you? Ifso, when? X

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Monday, July 22nd 2013, 8:02am

I doubt they would scan you again just now as this could make it worse if that is what caused it. I hope it settles down for you very soon. I had another at 8ish weeks after that for reassurance but not at the clinic xx

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Monday, July 22nd 2013, 8:10am

SAme here- I had brown spotting between 6-9 weeks and bit of bleeding but it all settled and its going well

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Monday, July 22nd 2013, 9:13am

Sparky

My lasted 4 plus days after and it was as you say stringy and tissuey they they probably won't scan again for another few weeks babes as inky says it'll probably only dislodge more old blood with will make u panic more. Really everything will be ok but if it'll reassure u there is no harm in giving them a call. We have all been where u are babes so don't think your being overcautious do whatever puts your mind at ease because after all these babies are our miracles. Kisses xx

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Monday, July 22nd 2013, 11:12am

Cleo has said it perfectly, it's natural to panic, I know I did! Give your clinic a call for reassurance but mine also lasted a good few days before settling down. Even when I had significant red blood and clots ( we're talking soaking two pads in about 3 minutes) the EPU were pretty relaxed about it, as I had no pain with it. Good luck and big hug xx

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Monday, July 22nd 2013, 7:36pm

Thanks for your words of wisdom... Im feeling fine, no pain or anything!?
Clinic okay to rescan me but trying to persuade me to wait until friday... One week after last one. Need the reassurance!
Thanks for the chat, i may ask you all more questions, i hope thats okay.
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Monday, July 22nd 2013, 8:05pm

Your clinic sounds really good...glad you have that reassurance for a scan at some point soon xx

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Wednesday, July 24th 2013, 10:48am

My clinic have suggested i wait until next friday, will be 8 weeks then... Was feeling okay about that yesterday, spotting seems to be easing and getting more yellow/creamy again and had quite a bit of nausia and tiredness...
Today im less okay and would like a reassurance scan... Suppose its best to take their opinion!?
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Wednesday, July 24th 2013, 1:47pm

You need to do what feels right for you. It all sounds normal to me, and its great the bleeding has eased but I know myself even with people telling me it was ok I needed to do what felt right to me and I ended up having about 16 scans by 32 weeks pregnancy due to my bleeding! Call your clinic if it will make you feel better. I even paid £150 for a scan at 36 weeks despite having had no bleeding since about 18 weeks and extra scans at 26, 28 and 32 weeks due to low placenta to put my mind at ease. Xxx

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Wednesday, July 24th 2013, 4:59pm

As with net I did have lots of scans too. As net said its how you feel. I do wonder if the scans made me bleed but they also eased the worry. I had an open ticket for scanning due to my history and was scanned every two weeks or so. It's a tricky one but I felt the scans outweighed any spotting but mine weren't optional. I think, of course this is my personal opinion, I would hold out until next week if the spotting has stopped/ is much lighter. Of course, you must do what you feel is right for you. Much love xx

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Ace

Friday, July 26th 2013, 9:26am

Thanks Net and Louise.

I'm waiting until next Friday now (2 weeks from first one) when I will be 8w4d.
The spotting has stopped! Yay! It stopped I'd say Tuesday evening and after lots of checking seems to have gone (fingers crossed). Don't seem to have any discharge now at all!?
I'm thinking my preg symptoms are still making me feel okay as have nausea and sore boobs so think I will try and wait until next Friday.
I agree Louise that the spotting may have been caused by the scan but I really would like another one for reassurance and need to anyway due to my history.
Thanks again for your support, it is very very kind if you xxx

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Tuesday, July 30th 2013, 2:05pm

Help!,,
Are any off you ladies out there?
Ive got 2 days until my 8w4d scan... Had slight spotting again last few days but..... Now i think my symptoms are dropping.
Still need loo lots but worried as nausea and hunger gone (in fact i dont feel like eating at all!) and boobs appear to not be tender any more!
Clinic cant scan me until weds, im feeling awful... They still think i am okay and to be positive!
Urghhhhh this is hard, not sure i can do this again!,,
Any advice on the spotting and symptoms fluctuatingbis very appreciated x

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Tuesday, July 30th 2013, 2:59pm

With both of mine my symptoms disappeared at about nine weeks sending me into complete panic and they are both fine. Nothing is going to give you the answers apart from the scan.xxxx

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Tuesday, July 30th 2013, 3:19pm

I'm not surprised you're worried, I would be!

I had the same with my symptoms disappearing, they went completely with DD2 at around 8-9 weeks and never returned. I'm now pg with baby number 3, they did the same at about 7-8 weeks and then returned at about 9-10 weeks with full force.

Wishing you lots of luck with your scan tomorrow.

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Tuesday, July 30th 2013, 3:54pm

Urghhhh the stressssssss, have to wait until friday for scan, not weds... Tried for weds but no joy.
Its sooooooo hard!
Thanks for your replies xxxx

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Tuesday, July 30th 2013, 7:17pm

Ah Sparky I know it's hard. My symptoms also disappeared over night at 10 weeks. Keep strong hon! X

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Thursday, August 1st 2013, 9:28am

Symptoms back... No morning sickness but tender boobs and slight nausea... Yay!
Its weird isnt it. Still slight brown spotting (been on and off for 11 days now!). Spoke to an a&e nurse who thinks it should be okay... Will find out tomorrow.
Im pretty cross at my clinic for not seeing me earlier, its been too stressful and a scan would have reassured me. But i suppose they have their reasons and if they were really worried theyd have had me in sooner!
Thanks again for the advice ladies, much appeciated xxx

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Thursday, August 1st 2013, 10:59am

Yay

Good luck tomorrow.

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Thursday, August 1st 2013, 11:02am

Hi sparky

I hope everything is ok:-)

Good luck with the Scan tomorrow which I'm sure will be just fine! Ill be following you to see how u get on and hopefully I can join you in first tri chat!!

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Hope you are ok xx

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Saturday, August 3rd 2013, 8:30am

Hi ladies.

Thanks so much for your advice and support.
My scan was fine! Heartbeat seen and size above average for dates so im very relieved.
Obviously im only 8w5d but im hoping that the brown spotting will stay away and that all will be fine.
Its been a tough time!...

Really appreciate your stories and your trying to calm me down which really helped! Xxxxxxxxx

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Saturday, August 3rd 2013, 9:06am

Oh that is fantastic news!!! :thumbsup:

I hope that nasty spotting stays away and you can start to enjoy being pregnant.

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Saturday, August 3rd 2013, 9:42am

Wonderful news! Try to relax if you can now. Take care xxx

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Saturday, August 3rd 2013, 8:59pm

Just wanted to say I had brown spotting when I was pregnant with DS - he is now 2! Glad your scan went well x

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Great news xx

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