Light spotting of a pink or brown colour, lasting just a day or two can be a sign of early pregnancy. It occurs about eight days after you ovulate. You may also experience some cramping as well. This is not something to worry about; it's called implantation bleeding and it is caused by the fertilised egg attaching itself to the endometrial lining. A visit to your doctor and a pregnancy test are in order to confirm that it is implantation bleeding.
However, heavy bleeding, bleeding which lasts longer than a few days and bleeding in the later stage of pregnancy requires immediate attention and you should called your obstetrician straight away. Unlike light spotting, this is a medical emergency. Heavy bleeding could be a sign of miscarriage or an ectopic (or tubal) pregnancy.
You may also experience some spotting around the time that you expect your period.
However, heavy bleeding, bleeding which lasts longer than a few days and bleeding in the later stage of pregnancy requires immediate attention and you should called your obstetrician straight away. Unlike light spotting, this is a medical emergency. Heavy bleeding could be a sign of miscarriage or an ectopic (or tubal) pregnancy.
You may also experience some spotting around the time that you expect your period.
