Hi Ladies. I am 5 weeks pregnant and I have my first appointment in the 8th week. Just noticed a drop of blood today that I also noticed about a week back.

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On reading online ....some say it could be early pregnancy spotting. Is that normal. Looks like 25% of pregnant women have it. I also have very light cramps some time in the day.

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It could be nothing to worry about but I’d call my OBGYN just to be sure. Praying for you OP!

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Super normal! Implantation spotting is very common and you are right at that time period I think! I would just monitor if it gets heavier.

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Anything that could be marginally more than spotting or shadow cramps could be a miscarriage. I thought the same and lost the baby at 6 weeks. But it only spotted for the first hour. After that it was a full blown mega period with big cramps.
I recommend bedrest till it stops. Work on laptop from your sofa at most. No moving unless to go to the bathroom. Not medically needed, but if I could have a do-over this is what I'd have done.

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It could be something it could be nothing 🤷🏼‍♀️- I know that doesn’t help but pregnancy is wild and varies for everyone. I had a subchorionic hemorrhage and bled from weeks 5-9 before it resolved and carried to full term. You could always call your doctor and give them a heads up to see if they want you in sooner.

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I am in the 5 week from the start of my last menstrual period. No heavy flow just that one spot. But thank u for the comments I will monitor for a day more and call my gynae

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I've had light intermittent spotting around that time in all my pregnancies. Unless it increases, it's most likely fine. You can call your doc, but they will tell you spotting is normal.

I had spotting through my entire pregnancy. Went into the doctor lots of times - they couldn’t pinpoint any issue, but did tell me that this happens to 25% of women. So could be something, or like me could be nothing except a whole lot of extra stress through pregnancy. Try to relax as much as you can. My baby is 9 months this week! :) thinking good thoughts for you.

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I had a drop once at 7 weeks. I’m 20 wks now and he’s healthy! That said, call your doc - it is probably nothing, but could be something.

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