AboutBrenda Expertise I have been an R.N. since 1988 and come from a family of nurses. I have clinical experience in labor and delivery, as well as post-partum care and pre-term pregnancy complications. I have also worked in Community Health Clinics dealing with this area of expertise, including WIC (Women, Infant, & Children) clinics performing nursing evaluations and assessments in determining a need for services or intervention for pregnant women, newborns, and young children. I have worked in immunization clinics in and around my community as well. I also have several years experience in OB and Pediatric Home Care Nursing. In addition to that, I am a mother of two, ages 21 and 16, both of which I had hoped would be vaginal deliveries, but ended up being C-Sections... one of which had me in pre-term labor...another which was frank breech (bottom first)... one who rejected the breast... and so on... to list my personal experience would be a bit lengthy! I'd simply like to help anyone who might have a question or concern that I can draw on my expertise to answer!
Experience I have been an R.N. since 1988 and come from a family of nurses. I have clinical experience in labor and delivery, as well as post-partum care and pre-term pregnancy complications. I have also worked in Community Health Clinics dealing with this area of expertise, including WIC (Women, Infant, & Children) clinics performing nursing evaluations and assessments in determining a need for services or intervention for pregnant women, newborns, and young children. I have worked in immunization clinics in and around my community as well. I also have several years experience in OB and Pediatric Home Care Nursing. My experience also includes approximately three years working in Behavioral Services.
Education/Credentials Graduated from the Mary Lanning School of Nursing in May 1988. Have been a licensed Registered Nurse in the state of NE since 1988.
Question I have always been a high risk pregnancy and had 3 miscarriages before the first live birth. I have 2 children and my husband and I are trying again. I had a miscarriage in March and now am 5 days late but have started bleeding lightly and still getting negative HPT results, should I change my routine? Is this implantation bleeding?
Answer Dear Marie,
At this point, it just is impossible to know what the cause of your bleeding/spotting is. It may be a delayed period or a bit of spotting in a VERY early pregnancy. Implantation bleeding typically takes place 6-12 days after conception which is often right BEFORE you would expect to have a period. But again - at this point, you will really need to try to be patient and wait this out to see what is actually happening. I don't think that changing your activity or routine would be necessary. Miscarriages are not typically related to any type of normal daily activity that we are involved in. You may want to talk to your doctor about starting prenatal vitamins while you are actively trying to conceive.
I hope this has helped you and answered your question. I wish you well.
