Is mild bleeding normal in early pregnancy? Doctors explain common causes like implantation bleeding, hormonal changes, and when spotting needs medical attention.

Medically reviewed by Laura Young, MD Key Takeaways Black discharge can happen at the beginning or end of your period when ...

Implantation bleeding during pregnancy refers to the light spotting or bleeding that can happen when a fertilized egg attaches or implants itself to the uterine lining. “As the fertilized egg burrows ...

In the earliest days of pregnancy, before you may have any clue (beyond an intuition) that you’re even pregnant, your body might be sending you a message, and it can be kinda counterintuitive. It's ...

Blood may appear black after exposure to oxygen in your uterus — this is completely normal. Implantation, an object left in your vagina, miscarriage, or an STI can also cause black blood. If you ...

Implantation bleeding is a normal, early sign of pregnancy and typically lighter than your period. Implantation bleeding will usually be pink or light brown and have a thin, watery consistency. It's ...

Common implantation symptoms include cramping and spotting, or very light bleeding, but those same signs can also be indicative of a normal menstrual cycle. So how do you know when your symptoms ...

In the earliest days of pregnancy, before you may have any clue (beyond an intuition) that you’re even pregnant, your body might be sending you a message, and it can be kinda counterintuitive. It's ...

If you’re trying to conceive, chances are you’re on tenterhooks, eagerly awaiting any indication that you might be pregnant. One of these might be implantation bleeding. This is one of the very first ...

A young Black couple sits on a couch smiling, as the man lays his hand on the pregnant belly of his partner If you’re thinking about pregnancy, you’ve probably come across the term implantation in ...

Bleeding that occurs before a missed period often leaves many women confused and anxious. Many women confuse light spotting with an early period, and that’s where the myth of “implantation bleeding vs ...