What is Implantation Bleeding? Is Implantation Bleeding Normal?

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses implantation bleeding, what is normal, and what is not normal. Implantation bleeding is when bleeding occurs and the embryo starts to implant into the uterus. It’s important to understand implantation bleeding and when it could be something else and should be evaluated.

Questions:
What is implantation bleeding?
What is the timeline?
What is ovulation and when does it occur?
What are the phases of the menstrual cycle?
What is the corpus luteum?
What could cause bleeding before implantation?
What is the implantation process?
When does implantation bleeding occur?
What does it look like?
Can it cause pain?
What else can cause first trimester bleeding?
What puts you at risk of heavy bleeding in the first trimester?
What are the chances of a miscarriage?
What symptoms should cause concern?
What is placenta previa?
What is a sub-chorionic hematoma?

Resources:

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Harville EW, Wilcox AJ, Baird DD, Weinberg CR. Vaginal bleeding in very early pregnancy. Hum Reprod. 2003 Sep;18(9):1944-7. doi: 10.1093/humrep/deg379. PMID: 12923154.
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[shelbyehrhardt]

Thank you for posting these videos and being a great patient advocate. Your patients are blessed to have you as their doctor.

[maryzeller]

Thanks so much for this video! I think I experienced implantation bleeding this morning (very light, one time sighting). As I'm 12-13 dpo, I also was freaking out that it was the early start of my period, as I of course haven't had a positive test yet. This gives me hope to wait a few more days and test :)

[Lovecookies]

Most helpful video ever!😢❤ I've had 5 miscarriages and 2 successful pregnancy. I bled where I thought it was my period... but no the scant bleeding stopped in 2 days and I was still sort of cramping and sore to my pelvic floor. Took a pregnancy test and it's positive with slight faint positive line! Omg is this even real!

[azmisazmazingworld]

I absolutely love watching your videos. You are excellent in the knowledge that you share and always come across as extremely hospitable, at the same time very professional.
I’m saying from all of us watching your videos. Thank you very much Dr Natalie! ❤

[AishaJallow-lkmb]

I love how explained everything its so clear

[nefariousnymph]

Can implantation bleeding be a reddish brown?

[mirnacudiczgela]

My implantation bleeding was pinkish so I wasn't scared and I knew about it already.

[MichelleByrne]

I have a 16 month old son and want to try for another child. Does having a child increase the chance of getting pregnant again? I have not been on BC since my son has been born and still haven’t gotten pregnant yet. I am 30 years old with a regular cycle.

[ShahadTV-oz]

Can i do pregnancy test? While bleeding?

[tiaradeion]

Can implantation be brown? Ivermectin been seeing brown when I wipe at 12days po.

[amandadangelo]

So very grateful for this video. Thank you. 🤍

[christineharvey]

I'm 6 weeks, and my Dr said that the baby looks good, but that I have subchorionic hematoma. I haven't bled, just cramps.. can you explain? Thank you for your videos, they helped me understand a lot! 🎉❤

[iprincessirene]

I just had a bbl 3 months ago, and I believe I just had implantation bleeding. Should I be worried?

[aurelia]

I had a miscarriage and a D&C just 5 weeks ago. Last week I had scant brown bleeding for 6 days. Is that normal as a period or implantation? (I had taken medication to end it because it was “missed” which didn’t work … I had bleeding for two weeks after the medication and then the D&C.

Thanks for your content !!

[lelialar]

I am spotting for 10 days before every period. Hormones tested and ok. No idea why.

[joannarobles]

Can you please do a video about disordered proliferative endometrium?