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My friend had her "period" for the first 6 months of her pregnancy. she had a boy. can you bleed monthly if you are pregnant?

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Occasionally: This can happen but is usually not a regular period.

Answered 3/16/2014

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Yes: Bleeding during pregnancy is very common. If she had a healthy pregnancy, then i guess it was of no consequence. Perhaps it should be addressed by her doctor before her next pregnancy as to whether there was ever any concern that should be followed up with her not pregnant.

Answered 3/15/2014

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