Ep 106 Implantation Bleeding vs Periods: How to Tell the Difference

You’re in the two-week-wait, analyzing every single little cramp, possible symptom, any little difference that could indicate pregnancy. If you’ve been on a fertility journey and trying to get pregnant for any amount of time, this will probably be familiar.

Then comes some spotting or light bleeding–is this your period? Or could it be implantation bleeding? It can be hard to tell.

So in this episode of Baby or Bust Fertility, Dr. Lora Shahine goes over how to tell the difference and what exactly to look for. After this episode, implantation bleeding will feel less like a mystery and you’ll have a clearer perspective on your pregnancy journey. 

In this episode you’ll hear:

[1:25] Implantation bleeding explained

[4:53] Different types of bleeding associated with early pregnancy

[6:54] 6 clues for implantation bleeding

[9:50] Recognizing warning signs

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