https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:51:10 +0000 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:50:46 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=25382 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25382&PID=643053&title=spotting#643053 Author: J B-M
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Posted: 23 March 2009 at 5:50pm

Hey guys - unless its bright red and a whole lot (more than some drops) with clots and huge pain, Ive been told not to worry - I have had spotting my whole way through (brown and red) and after numerous scans things seem to be ok. Even sometimes then some people can be fine with lots of fresh blood.

Midwife and doctor havent been worried at all! Hope this helps - some women just have to go through it and its normal for them. 25% of pregnant women spot, and of that 85% are fine.]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:50:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25382&PID=643053&title=spotting#643053 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25382&PID=643050&title=spotting#643050 Author: TysMummy
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Posted: 23 March 2009 at 5:50pm

i suggest you get another MW....but then im the type of person who doesnt put up with sh-t ................... this can be ok as i had major cramps all through first preg and the same with this...........the bleeding is normal for some people but it can also mean a number of things...........i have been lucky with my MW as soon as i txt her with a concern she tells me not to worry or sends me in for urgent carewhich if im not in that day will be the next.

hang in there and all the best]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:50:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25382&PID=643050&title=spotting#643050 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25382&PID=642331&title=spotting#642331 Author: errii
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Posted: 22 March 2009 at 7:59pm

Hey sorry about that didnt no you had to be in zone for them, I live on the shore to and have to go there, but there for all baby related problems. ]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:59:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25382&PID=642331&title=spotting#642331 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25382&PID=642244&title=spotting#642244 Author: smurfette
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Posted: 22 March 2009 at 5:19pm

Hi guys,

I have just had some spotting today too. I am 7 weeks. No cramps with the spotting, and it seems to have stopped but I am a bit worried.

I rang my midwife who told me that it is common, and that if I have more bleeding and cramps to call her back. This hasn't happened.

Is spotting common?]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2009 17:19:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25382&PID=642244&title=spotting#642244 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25382&PID=642096&title=spotting#642096 Author: WestiesGirl
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Posted: 22 March 2009 at 12:53pm

Aww hun its hard I know. I had bleeding at 4 weeks then again and 6 and 7 weeks. It was terrible and because of a previous MC I was really worried it was happening again.

If you are concerned then I'd go back into the hospital just to be sure and hope they will scan you. But if the bleeding has stopped and if you feel you can hold off until Monday then I'd just wait. Go with your gut feeling.]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2009 12:53:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25382&PID=642096&title=spotting#642096 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25382&PID=642026&title=spotting#642026 Author: anon
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Posted: 22 March 2009 at 11:14am

Thanks, but I called them and:

1) you have to be in zone for Auckland Hospital - I'm in zone for North Shore Hospital, and
2) they only do emergency scans on the weekend - they don't have someone on-site, they have to call them in

I can't get hold of my husband either - he is at his family's place, his mobile is broken and they have a fault on their landline :(]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2009 11:14:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25382&PID=642026&title=spotting#642026 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25382&PID=642005&title=spotting#642005 Author: errii
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Posted: 22 March 2009 at 10:42am

Hi there

Since you are in Auckland I would call our go into the woman's assessment unit at Auckland hospital they are fantastic there and if you need a scan they will do as they have all the things right there.

Hope that helps some. ]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2009 10:42:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25382&PID=642005&title=spotting#642005 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25382&PID=641997&title=spotting#641997 Author: anon
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Posted: 22 March 2009 at 10:34am

I had (2nd time this week) some spotting last night. It has stopped but I am still getting cramps - although it's confusing because I'm also constipated (thanks oestrogen!)

Last time I went into the hospital and they examined me and did bloods then sent me home and I came back in the morning for a scan - everything was fine.

This time I haven't gone into hospital (even though Healthline recommended I do) because they examined me 5 days ago and nothing has really changed since then - I am sure I don't have an infection etc. All I want is a scan to see if baby is still there and happy and well.... but it's Sunday and I'd have to go through A&E and without bleeding (since it has stopped) I know they only do urgent scans today. They may not scan me - the Charge Nurse at North Shore Hospital told me she couldn't guarantee it.

I was going to wait to see my GP tomorrow and then get a referral for a scan from him....

What do you guys suggest?

I sooo wish I had a midwife to ask these questions! I am getting so frustrated at their not getting back to me about making a first appointment.]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2009 10:34:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25382&PID=641997&title=spotting#641997