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I'm 4wks 3days pregnant is it normal to be cramping.. when going to restroom i notice on paper dark brown blood. is this normal?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Mild cramping: can occur in pregnancy. Spotting may also occur in early pregnancy. It is often fine but sometimes signals a miscarriage. Let you OB know.

Dr Gabor agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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