Daniel W. asked

👶  Ob Gyn

My wife is 8 weeks pregnant and has had some spotting in the last hour with one more solid small chunk. It’s night time here and we’re not sure who to call or what we should be doing. She has had two ultrasounds showing a healthy pregnancy, lower than normal progesterone, and has been off her heart medication diltiazam for the pregnancy. She has had reduced nausea since stopping the medication. What could be causing the spotting and what should we do in case of an emergency during the night?

January 5th, 2024

Kathy R. answered

The spotting your wife is experiencing could be due to various factors related to the body adjusting...

January 5th, 2024

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