There are many different normal bleeding patterns. You may spot for just a day or two or you may spot for up to three weeks. You may have bleedin gas heavy as a normal period and then spot for a few days. Do not worry about the bleeding unless you are soaking through a regular pad in one hour or less. Call us immediately if the bleeding gets this heavy.
Many women also have a brownish discharge up until their first period.
It is also normal to have no bleeding at all. Strenuous activity will increase your bleeding. You may do normal activities, but avoid heavy lifting, standing on your feet for long periods of time, walking up and down stairs excessively, and any type of athletic activity. You may have some tenderness or fullness in your breasts or even some discharge during the first week. This is normal and no treatment is required.