Pregnant and spotting

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Spotting in early pregnancy is very common, especially in the first trimester and is usually nothing to worry about. With my second, I had spotting all throughout the first trimester and even a bright red, heavy bleed at 14 weeks. Pregnancy remained completely normal. With a normal pregnancy, cramping is usually just from your uterus stretching. Have you had an ultrasound yet? Did it show a normal pregnancy? Bleeding can occasionally be from an ectopic pregnancy which can become serious, especially if not caught early. They checked me for this because of the spotting I experienced. If the pain and/or bleeding intensifies, be sure to go to the ER. (You will have a lot of pain from an ectopic pregnancy.) You could always go to the ER now to be sure everything is ok. They should be able to do an ultrasound now, or at least schedule one for the morning to check on the baby. If you have a low lying placenta, this can be the cause of the spotting as well. If you have had an ultrasound, you will probably know where the placenta is lying. If the bleeding becomes heavier or you notice clots, go to the ER. Not to get too personal, but being intimate can also cause spotting during pregnancy because more blood flows to the area. No matter what you decide to do now, definitely mention it to your doctor the next time you go in.