Jacqueline H. asked
I am pregnant and experiencing intermittent light cramping and spotting. My last period was on December 29, so I should be around 4-5 weeks pregnant. The cramping is not constant and lasts only a few seconds, feeling like period cramps. The spotting is very light, just pink, and occurs every few days. I am not using any medications and I am 21 years old. I had a miscarriage in 2018 and a termination in 2020. Is this cramping and spotting normal, and should I be concerned about a miscarriage?
July 16th, 2023
Megan W. answered
Intermittent light cramping and spotting can be normal during the first trimester of pregnancy. Smal...
July 16th, 2023
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