Is brown spotting and cramping normal at six weeks pregnant?

Answer 1

If you know for sure that you are pregnant, it is probably not going to be your period, although some women have experienced a "first" period then learns a couple of weeks later that they really are pregnant. It is possible that it could be implantation bleeding caused by the fertilized egg to attach itself to the uterine wall. Or it could be a cervical change that can cause vaginal bleeding. Vaginal bleeding can also be a symptom of ectopic (tubal) pregnancy. Another cause for bleeding during pregnancy is a miscarriage although the first two reasons for bleeding are more common, it is still a good idea to contact your doctor if you are too concerned.

Answer 2

Well, I'm currently 16 weeks and spotting brown. The doctor said this was nothing to worry about as the colour was brown, so it meant it wasn't fresh blood, just old blood making it's way down the vagina. Nothing to worry about :) I hope this helped xx

Answer 3

Brown blood is usually old or dead blood leaving the body.. Some people bleed during their whole pregnancy and often mistake it for a period. But its also signs of ectopic pregnancy, placental abruption, pre-term labor and previous surgery but the best thing is to go to your doctor or whoever does your prenatal care.