16 weeks and had spotting?

I am 16 weeks and throughout my whole pregnancy I had no spotting whatsoever ... At my ultra screen they said the baby's heartbeat was strong and everything was perfect ... But yesterday when I went to go to the bathroom I had light brownish- pink color on my underwear (almost like the last day of a period look) and i had light cramps which I thought could be from the ligaments stretching. I got so nervous I went to the hospital but they said my cervix was closed and I wasn't getting any contractions and they found the baby's heartbeat ... So what could it be ?? I still have a very light pink color when I wipe. Please let me know if anyone experienced this ... TIA!

Message edited 9/8/2012 7:29:26 AM.

Re: 16 weeks and had spotting?

Your cervix can get irritated and bleed very easily - can be caused by

Some women bleed throughout their pregnancy - although not that common - it is normal for some.

Hope this helps.

Hoping everything is ok

16 weeks and had spotting?

I had bleeding on and off from 5-16 weeks... Turns out I had a SCH but it was initially so small it couldnt be detected via ultrasound. It had resolved itself by the time I went for my anatomy scan.

16 weeks and had spotting?

I had some spotting when straining from a bowel movement. Dr said my cervix was "sensitive tothe pressure"

Just take it easy and make sure you are drinking plenty.

Re: 16 weeks and had spotting?

When was your last ultrasound? If it was in the past day or 2, that's normal. I had slight spotting after my NT scan and they said it was from the u/s. Not sure why, but it went away in a day.

Re: 16 weeks and had spotting?

could be dehydration or from having sex or even walking a lot....drink lots of water and rest as much as you can with your feet elevated.

I had the same spotting at 12w, I was terrified, the dr. said it could have even been from the insides rubbing together, the vagina is very sensitive during pregnancy.

Re: 16 weeks and had spotting?

I had a lot of bleeding at 16 weeks..i thought for sure i was havin a miscarriage but nope everythin was good. They couldnt figure out y..so scary!! I think i was doin too much bc we were movin n buyin a house..

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Re: 16 weeks and had spotting?

I bled on and off throughout my pregnancy too. they said its common and not to lift anything too heavy. Im now 36 weeks and everything is going well. I know its really scary when it happens! Glad you and LO are okay!

Re: 16 weeks and had spotting?

thanks everyone! i am doing fine now.. no more spotting ... it was scary and i am surprised how common it is! my last ultrasound was aug 13th and we didnt have intercourse the previous day so dont know what it could have been .. thats what scared me the most but my next ultrasound is my anatomy scan so wish me luck!

Re: 16 weeks and had spotting?