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I am six weeks pregnant today and had my first ob appt. a pap was performed which i now wish i would have refused i had bright red blood in the toilet and on paper. i called the office and was told its normal. i am very scared ?

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Dr. Wesley Grootwassink answered

Common, but monitor: Bleeding after a pap smear when pregnant can be very normal. There is a dramatic increase in blood supply to the uterus in pregnancy, thus any irritation can have a more dramatic response. Having said this, an ultrasound at about 7 weeks showing you the babies heartbeat would go a long way to eliminating your concerns.

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Answered 6/15/2019

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A member asked:

I am six weeks pregnant today and had my first ob appt. a pap was performed which i now wish i would have refused i had bright red blood in the toilet and on paper. i called the office and was told its normal. i am very scared ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wesley Grootwassink answered

Dr Singh agreed

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