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I keep hearing that it is still possible to be pregnant even though a woman may still get her period. Would the period be lighter? How is it possible?
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Hi anon,
I am wondering where you heard this information? Did you have a friend who experienced bleeding while pregnant? Was there a miscarriage involved?
As Tina said, a pregnancy does not include bleeding (as heavy as a period, some spotting might be OK, but still needs to be checked by the doctor). If you have a friend who is pregnant and is bleeding as though she has her period, she needs to call her OB/GYN.
April 30, 2009 - 2:29pmThis Comment
Tracey Telles, obstetrician and fertility specialist with ]]>babycenter.com]]> says you cannot get your period when pregnant. At that time, your body starts producing the hormone known as chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). A woman may experience some bleeding or spotting during her pregnancy that can seem like a period, however.
Some women may experience what’s known as implantation bleeding or spotting -- a slight staining of a pink or brown color on average 8-10 days after ovulation.
For more information, you may want to check out EmpowHer.com's pregnancy section.
April 30, 2009 - 10:45amThis Comment