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A member asked:

I had brown bleeding during wk 5 of my pregnancy. should i be concerned? it was heavier than spotting but lighter than a period.

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Dr. Nela Cordero answered

Bleeding: Usually not a problem unless accompanied by abdominal cramping or threatened ab. You need to rest and follow up with ob.

Answered 9/28/2016

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