thread: Light spotting - could it be pre-labour?

  1. #1
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    Jul 2010
    Canberra
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    Light spotting - could it be pre-labour?

    Hi ladies

    I had some very light pinky-red spotting this afternoon and am wondering if it's a pre-labour sign? No other discharge, so I'm not sure if it's part of my plug, cervix thinning out or just a random third tri symptom...?

    Has anyone had this/can shed some light? Dr Google is doing my head in so am trying to avoid it. There was literally one little spot, so probably not worth calling the midwifes about unless it continues, right?

    For extra background, I'm due tomorrow and have had period-type cramping and lower backache during the wee hours over the past few days. Braxton Hicks have also ramped up.

    Thanks in advance...

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    Apr 2009
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    Sounds like it very well could be!

  3. #3
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    Apr 2008
    Adelaide
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    Sounds like it could be the start of your show, mine started like that and went on about 3 or 4 days before Helena arrived. How exciting for you.

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    Stalky stalky!!!! Wooootttt

  5. #5
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    Sep 2007
    Brisbane
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    I spotted lightly for 2 days before prelabour started with DD1.

  6. #6
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    Jul 2010
    Canberra
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    Thanks very much for replying all.

    Seems to have stopped. The wait continues!

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    Stalking the loveliest Miss Buffy!

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    I'm stalking too!!!!!!!!!!
    Come on baby Buffy!