Questionhi i am 6 weeks pregnant but am a little worried cos i dont even feel like i am is this normal i also hat one tiny smear of blood yesterday when i went to the loo but nothing since could this be because a period would norally be due or should i be worried
thanks kelly
AnswerDear Kelly,
Congratulations! And no - it is not abnormal to not "feel" pregnant. Every woman and every pregnancy is different. Don't let anyone tell you that you should be feeling a certain way.
As for the spotting, unless you are cramping there is typically nothing to worry about. Vaginal bleeding can occur frequently in the 1st trimester of pregnancy and may not be a sign of problems. Bleeding can be a sign of miscarriage but does not mean that miscarriage is imminent. Studies show that anywhere from 20-30% of women experience some degree of bleeding in early pregnancy. Approximately half of pregnant women who bleed do not have miscarriages.
Unless you begin to experience cramping (like strong menstrual cramps) and/or clots or tissue passing with heavier bleeding, I would not be overly concerned. However, it is worth noting to your OB doctor at your first or next visit.
Please be aware that you should never wear a tampon or introduce anything else into the vaginal area such as douche or sexual intercourse if you are currently experiencing bleeding. It is also useful to wear a pad or pantiliner so that you can accurately judge the amount of spotting/bleeding.
I hope this has helped you and answered your question. I wish you well.
Brenda
