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Can a woman have her period when pregnant? i've heard of women having it before. my mom did it

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Dr. Betsy Greenleaf answered

Specializes in Gynecology

No: I true period occurs when blood and tissue from the uterus sloughs off because a pregnancy has not occurred. However, there are multiple conditions that can cause vaginal bleeding in pregnancy. This type of bleeding is not a period/menses and should be evaluated by a doctor

Answered 9/3/2014

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A member asked:

Can a woman have her period when pregnant? i've heard of women having it before. my mom did it

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Dr. Betsy Greenleaf answered

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I got my period 3 days later then I was supposed and it was heavier than usualheavyI took 2 tests both negative. My mom told me she had for 5months while pregnant with my older brother \u0026#40;first child\u0026#41;?