Spotting is any uterine bleeding that occurs between menstrual periods or during pregnancy. Spotting is a very light bleeding, similar to the amount that you have at the very beginning or end of your period. The color varies from pink to red to brown (which is dried blood).

Spotting is typical in the first trimester of pregnancy. It does not usually indicate a problem or miscarriage, although if it changes in amount or heaviness of flow, you will usually need to be seen by your obgyn or midwife.