Can i be pregnant even if i had my period

When a woman is concerned about an unplanned pregnancy, getting her period can be a huge relief. Traditionally getting your period is a sign that you are not pregnant.

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Understanding your menstrual cycle
Can you get a full period and still be pregnant?
Why do I feel pregnant even though I had my period?

The problem is that some women can have bleeding during their pregnancy. Early pregnancy bleeding can trick a woman into thinking she had her period when
she did not. About a week after conception, the newly conceived little life implants into the rich lining of the uterus and sometimes causes bleeding or spotting. This is called implantation bleeding. Usually the bleeding is lighter and shorter than during a woman’s period.

How can I know if I am Pregnant?

If your “period” is lighter, shorter and a little earlier than usual, be sure to take a home pregnancy test to make sure you are not pregnant. Be aware of symptoms you may be having that could indicate you are pregnant.

Pregnancy symptoms in very early pregnancy include:

Sore or swollen breasts. Most women notice tender and swollen breasts one to two weeks after conception even before a missed period. This can be mistaken for pre-menstrual tenderness but is usually much more pronounced.

Fatigue is another early pregnancy symptom which can be noticed before your missed period. Not knowing why you are so tired and just wanting to lay down and take a nap could be a sign you need a pregnancy test.

More pregnancy symptoms include nausea, frequent urination, darkening skin around your nipples, sensitivity to odors, mild cramps (less than during your period), mood swings and headaches.

Worrying about a possible pregnancy can cause a lot of stress and anxiety. Be aware of the early symptoms and take a home pregnancy test if you have any doubts so you can know for sure. For an unplanned pregnancy, call True Care at 307-215-9684 to get scheduled for a free pregnancy test and pregnancy options consultation.

If you do have a positive pregnancy test and experience bright red bleeding, clots and/or pain (more than you have during a regular period) please see a doctor right away as these can be signs of serious complications.

Not really. Once your body starts producing the pregnancy hormone human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG), your periods will stop.

However, you may be pregnant and have light bleeding at about the time that your period would have been due. This type of bleeding in early pregnancy is surprisingly common.

Early bleeding is most likely to be caused by the placenta developing. Once an embryo has implanted in your womb (uterus), the cells and tissues of the placenta start to grow. But until the placenta is established enough to become your baby's lifeline, your body does the job of supplying your growing baby with nutrients and oxygen.

By about six weeks of pregnancy, the placenta is big and complex enough to take over the job of nourishing your baby. It's at this point that you may get some light bleeding.

It’s only natural to be worried if you're pregnant and you have spotting or bleeding. Tell your doctor or midwife, just in case.

Sadly, bleeding can sometimes be the first sign of a miscarriage. Bleeding from a miscarriage can sometimes feel like a period, but it's usually heavier, with more painful tummy cramps.

Ectopic pregnancy is another type of worrying bleeding, when the embryo implants in a fallopian tube instead of the womb. Ectopic pregnancy usually causes dark or watery bleeding, and sharp pains in your lower tummy, especially on one side. It needs swift treatment, so call your doctor if you have these symptoms.

Although it’s most likely that your bleeding is nothing to worry about, your midwife may suggest checks, to make sure your pregnancy is going well.

If you’re only just pregnant, your midwife may offer a blood test to check your hormone levels, or she may refer you to an early pregnancy assessment unit (EPAU) for an early scan.

Yes, although it's not very likely. If you have sex without using contraception, you can conceive (get pregnant) at any time during your menstrual cycle, even during or just after your period.

You can also get pregnant if you have never had a period before, during your first period, or after the first time you have sex.

There's no "safe" time of the month when you can have sex without contraception and not risk becoming pregnant.

But there are times in your menstrual cycle when you're at your most fertile, and this is when you're most likely to conceive.

Understanding your menstrual cycle

Your menstrual cycle begins on the first day of your period and continues up to the first day of your next period.

You're most fertile at the time of ovulation (when an egg is released from your ovaries), which usually occurs 12 to 14 days before your next period starts. This is the time of the month when you're most likely to get pregnant.

It's unlikely that you'll get pregnant just after your period, although it can happen. It's important to remember that sperm can sometimes survive in the body for up to 7 days after you have sex.

This means it may be possible to get pregnant soon after your period finishes if you ovulate early, especially if you have a naturally short menstrual cycle.

Can you get a full period and still be pregnant?

The short answer is no. Despite all of the claims out there, it isn't possible to have a period while you're pregnant. Rather, you might experience “spotting” during early pregnancy, which is usually light pink or dark brown in color.

Why do I feel pregnant even though I had my period?

Feeling pregnant on your period could happen due to: Normal hormonal fluctuations during menstruation. The flu or another illness. Fatigue or queasiness for other non-pregnancy reasons.