Can implantation bleeding last 5 days

Light bleeding, or spotting, during pregnancy is common and usually nothing to worry about. Spotting is similar to a period but much lighter, and can vary in colour.

How long does implantation bleeding last

You may notice anything from red to dark brown discharge. If you have brown discharge this just means the blood is a little older and no more a reason to worry than red spotting. Let your doctor or midwife know if you have red or brown discharge in pregnancy though even if it stops, just in case.

Will my baby be safe if I have red or brown spotting or discharge?

Your baby is likely to be fine, as spotting or light bleeding is often harmless (NHS 2015a, RCOG 2016a).

Period-like bleeding during early pregnancy

Period-like bleeding during early pregnancy

How much bleeding is normal in early pregnancy

How long does spotting last

Third trimester spotting without pain

Pictures of spotting during pregnancy

In the early weeks red or brown discharge, spotting or bleeding is very common. As many as one mum in four with a healthy pregnancy has some sort of bleeding or spotting in the first trimester (Hasan et al 2010, van Oppenraaij et al 2009).

Many pregnancies carry on, despite early bleeding problems (Norwitz and Park 2016, RCOG 2016a).

Sometimes, though, spotting can be a sign of something more serious, s

how long does implantation bleeding last in early pregnancy

how long spotting last in pregnancy