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A member asked:

I am indeed pregnant but is very light brown spotting normal at 4-5 weeks?

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Yes and no: spotting in pregnancy is not normal but also is not uncommon

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

3.9k views

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