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Q: Brown Discharge? [tmi, Sorry]

asked by: AuDacia on March 16th, 2007

Experienced User

i was just wondering if it's normal.

i had it pretty much all day yesterday. from early in the morning to late at night. it wasn't heavy to the point it soaked my underwear, but it was heavy enough where it left stains. ugh, sorry for being gross.

i looked it up online & i read that it could just be "old" blood leaving my body. i don't go for my first doctor's appt. until this coming monday. i'll bring it up w/ them when i go, but i thought i'd seek some advice on here for the time being. i've been resting all day & it appears to have cleared.

Replies(5)

tinkinpink84

replied on March 16th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

i wouldnt be too worried about brown when pregnant since you are right its old blood , if its bright red id be more concerned but def bring it up with your dr

Mommy35

replied on March 16th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

It probably is dried blood. I would mention it at your appointment for sure. My OB said old blood is fine, bright fresh blood not ok.
*Edit*, and when I say old blood, I don't mean a lot. A lot of any blood is not good.

Be careful what you read online. Not everything you find on the internet is based on fact, and there is more .B.S. on "informational sites" than there is truth.

tinkinpink84

replied on March 16th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

yeah searching that on the internet you might find untrue things that will scare you. And thats not good when pregnant to be stressing out over that when there really isnt good reason to.

AuDacia

replied on March 16th, 2007

Experienced User

oh, trust me, i know that. i try to avoid reading up on things b/c i'm the first one to obsess over it. i usually come on here to read what other girls have to say b/c i know they're real [well, a majority are] & it's comforting getting personal advice. not to mention, i love love love the pictures! i need a digital so i can post mine. Sad

eventually i'll get one.

oh_mommy

replied on March 16th, 2007

Supporter

you might just b spotting which is normal in early pregnancy

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