Pregnancy Implantation Bleeding

Pregnancy implantation bleeding normally occurs before your period is due. This could be a week to a few days before your period would actually start. If the spotting is very close to when you would begin your period, then it may just be arriving a little early this month. Especially if it starts off quite light, and then progresses to heavier bleeding.

Normally the implantation blood is different to what your normal menstrual blood is like. It might be pinkish or brownish colour, and is more like a discharge. It could just be spotting or it could be very light.

Why do we see implantation bleeding?

If you have had sex around the time of ovulation and the egg has been fertilized, it will then travel along the fallopian tube to the uterus, and implant into the lining. This will normally happen 6 - 8 days after ovulation. Implantation bleeding is nothing to worry about. It doesn't mean that there is something wrong. 20 - 30% of women will experience this symptom of very early pregnancy.

What other symptoms can go along with implantation bleeding?

Early pregnancy symptoms are very similar to the feeling you get when you are about to start your period.

You may find your breasts feel sore or tender.
You may feel that achy feeling in your lower abdomen, like your are just about to start your period.
You may feel very tired, fatigue is a common symptom of early pregnancy.
Nausea, early pregnancy can give you that sickly feeling!
Headaches are another highly reported symptom of pregnancy.

To see some more early pregnancy signs, click here.

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