Spotting in the 7th week of pregnancy is not yet a reason to panic. In the first trimester, traces of blood or mild pain in the lower abdomen are relatively common. Although many mothers associate this phenomenon with miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, there is no reason to panic immediately. Attention should be paid if the bleeding is more intense and lasts longer, or if it is smelly and is associated with stronger cramps or increased temperature. If you have had sexual intercourse, spotting or traces of blood may be caused by irritation of the cervix.\r