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Implantation Bleeding: Am I Pregnant? A Gentle Sign of New Life Beginning
The days after ovulation can be a rollercoaster of emotion.
For many women who are hoping, praying, dreaming of a baby, this is the most vulnerable stretch of time.
Those quiet days in the luteal phase where you’re listening to your body with such deep attention, searching for signs, whispering what-ifs, and feeling everything more intensely than usual.
And then… you notice a spot of blood.
Your heart sinks. Is this my period coming early?
Or… could this be something else?
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What Is Implantation Bleeding?
Implantation bleeding is a small amount of spotting or light bleeding that can happen when a fertilized egg implants itself into the uterine lining.
This usually occurs about 6–12 days after ovulation, which for many women is right around cycle day 20–26, or week 4–5 of pregnancy (though they might not know they’re pregnant yet).
It can look like:
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A pinkish, light brown or rust-colored spot
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A single wipe or small streak
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Light bleeding that lasts a few hours or
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