Brown Spotting at 5 weeks

Melissa O

I am current five weeks pregnant tomorrow. This afternoon while urinating, I saw brown spotting when I wiped. I immediately rushed home and inserted a tampon to see if any clots came out. It was just more brown discharge and everything seems to have disappeared now. Just wondering what everyone's experience has been with this. Could it have been left over implantation bleeding or just old blood? I know they say as long as it isn't red and cramping that it's fine, but I'm scared!!! I miscarried in september, so I'm freaking out.!!!! Please help!!!!

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msklar

Hi, It is very, very, very common at your stage of pregnancy. Nothing to worry about...

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Kassimom

I did the same thing and worried as well. It is normal according to my dr. Like you said though, as long as it is not bright red and no cramps I wouldn't worry. But don't stick anything up there!!! LOL If you are worried, stick your finger up there, at least then you can feel the point at which you should stop! I don't KNOW if a tampon can hurt-but I just wouldn't to be safe!

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HopeinAl

your NOT suppposed to insert tampons while your pregnant or douche. and yes i did that at 7 weeks and rushed in and everything was fine. it sounds like implantation bleeding and nothing more. i wouldn't worry unless ... like you said you get cramping and more bleeding. God bless hope

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lisantony

hi, just had thie last week,i think it was from pap.dont worry, i had a miscarriage 2 months ago , so i freaked out but calm down and think positive mine went away but it was exactly like that at almost 5 weeks!good luck , youll be in my prayers!

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GinGib

I too had this happen at 5 weeks. It was when I wiped and a dark brown. I had low progesterone and was sure it was another miscarriage and called the dr bawling. Next day went it and he was fine. I am now 29 weeks pregnant so it does not necessarily mean something bad. Hang in there!! Good Luck!! Ginger

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kirsten00

I know the panic you feel, I have had three episodes of this type of brown spotting this pregnancy and each time I have gone into the doctor and everything has been ok with the baby, ie strong heartbeat, punching and kicking. I too have had multiple miscarriages and each one only had brown spotting no red blood, so I PANIC each time this happens now. I think once you have had a miscarriage your bound to worry over everything and spotting of any color is a nightmare. But like I said so far, this time the spotting has stopped each time and the baby has been fine after. My doctor has echoed the sentiments posted above and said to call if it ever turns red or you have cramping, if that isn't happening try not to worry. It is comforting to know that others have gone through what you are and things have been alright with their babies, I rely on that a lot here, helps keep me somewhat sane. Good luck and all the best.

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ambernee17

I don't think there is really much to worry about until the spotting turns into heavy bleeding and involves clots. But i hope everything goes well anyhow.

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kassy9

I had this last night, it was red but turned brown. reading from you all has being such a great help am, more calm. thanks to you all.

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Destiny1111

Hi all you expectant moms.
I have been experiencing the brown spotting, three times in the last week, off and on and my period is 8 days late,very light spotting only when wiping, so from all that I have read on this page, I am assuming that I am also around 5 weeks pregnant or what could this be? First time.

God bless
Destiny1111

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mar_22

Im 6 weeks pregnant and am spotting is this normal at this stage.

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p3cosa

As long as what you are experiencing is spotting with no cramping then you should be fine. Usually at 6-7 weeks the embryo attaches to your lining and while it burrows into to its home this may cause a little dark brown discharge.

If it persists for a few days or if it changes in color or if it is accompanied by cramping you should call you doctor or rush to the ER.

Hope this helps.

Good Luck!
Norma

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jeje

I'm 5 weeks and have yet to see my doctor...appointment is next week. I just had very light brown spotting coupled with light cramps. It was a crazy day at work and I didn't eat too much nor too well. Should I be concerned about the cramps?

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jeje

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jeje

My spotting is coupled with mild cramps...anyone else's? I'm 5 weeks.

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jeje

My brown spotting was accompanied by mild cramps...anyone else's?

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lilou

Hi there, just a quick note, someone commented that at 5-6 weeks is when the embryo attaches itself to the uterus, this is not so, it happen around 8 days after conception. I am five weeks pregnant, I have had a lot of miscarriages, I am so scared, two days ago, my breasts started to become smaller and not hurt as much, I thought something is wrong, today I had light brown spotting, a little cramping and nothing after that, what the heck is going on? I keep thinking the baby is dead, I dont think I can do this anymore. I have one seven year old son. Anyone, can you help here.

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Newfie79

I am 3 weeks pregnant, have been having light cramps and light and medium brown spotting for over a week straight now, started having severe back pains and can't lie on my back, should I be concerned?
Newfie

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Newfie79

How long should brown spotting last?

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chellybeans

Newfie-if you are 3 weeks pregnant then you should just now be implanting. have you missed an af yet? if you are 3 weeks past when af was due then you are 7 weeks roughly. you should call the doctor. some mild spotting is normal, but pain that is making you unable to lie on your back is not normal. you need to be seen.

to lilou- your symptoms, including breast changes can come and go like the weather. i would not worry too much. if your spotting turns red or you are in pain you need medical attention. aside from that i would call the doctor about your spotting since you have multiple miscarriages and have spotted. my doctor watched me very closely from the time i was 5 weeks on. also, you can have another variation of implatation bleeding later on. the first occurs within a weekish of the sex act. but then again around 6-7 weeks as the egg imbeds deeper it can create some broken blood vessels and result in further spotting.

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DSYBAHENA

I also had this during my pregnancy many people say its old blood. ANd like you said as long as you are not bleeding you're ok. I started to bleed and now I am misscaring

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Newfie79

Thanks a bunch

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mightyonlove

Hello All, your forum has soothed a lot of my fears.
This is my second pregnancy. Last one was 5 years ago was healthy and had a beautiful girl.
This pregnancy feel a little different. Am 6-7 weeks pregnant, and have been feeling light cramps since around my due period date, and today boy did i get the biggest surprise. I sat down and a blob of blood came out and have had very light brown spotting. It was brownish in colour and rang the midwife and she says its quite normal. If it turns bright red and heavy then come to ER.
I am a little shaken and a little worried as did not experience this in my last pregnancy.
Anybody going through this? Also anyone had a first pregnancy with no cramps, blood and now having another one with these symptoms?
Reema

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luv4dlphs

Hello everyone,
I'm about five weeks pregnant and also expriencing the light brown discharge and mild cramps. I've read all kinds of blogs where women have said that it's normal and some say that shortly afterwards they've had a miscarriage. This is my second pregnancy and my 1st is 13. I don't remember any of these symptons from my previous pregnancy. I'm slightly worried.
Best wishes to everyone.

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