I'm 24 years old, happily married for 2 years and my husband and I have been trying for a baby for a while now. Finally it happened, and he and I were successful in getting pregnant. Now I am really worried though, Two days ago I started having severe abdominal pains, similar in feeling to cramping, and dark brown discharge. I know that brown discharge is a sign of old blood, but during a pregnancy I am not sure if this is normal or not.
Due to Hurricane Ike, I've been unable to get into my Doctor, and my insurance doesn't cover ER visits, and the local hospital is pretty busy. I called my mother-in-law for advice and she told me I shouldn't be worrying too much because getting worked up can be bad for the baby. Its hard to stay calm though, but I think I've been pretty good.
I don't smoke, never have I, I don't do drugs, and ever since we started trying to have a baby I haven't been drinking alcohol.
No one in my family has ever had miscarriage problems before, so I really don't know who to turn to. I just really need help and advice from people who know.
If this is a sign of a miscarriage what do I need to do to prevent it? Who should I turn to?
Also, I am 6 weeks pregnant, if that has any effect on my body's response to the pregnancy.
Thank you all in advance.