Six to 14 days after conception, a fertilized egg attaches to the uterine lining in a process called implantation. Many women hoping to become pregnant like to stay on the lookout for signs or symptoms that implantation is occurring. Although some women will not have any implantation signs or symptoms at all, others may have notice physical changes that may indicate implantation is occurring and pregnancy is likely.
Spotting
A small amount of blood may be shed as the fertilized egg implants into the wall of the uterus. This is sometimes referred to as spotting and will occur between six to 14 days after conception. This spotting can be so slight that a woman may not even notice it. Spotting typically lasts only for a day or two but sometimes can last only an hour. The color of the spotting can be pink, brown or red, according to the parenting website BabyCenter.
Bleeding
Although many women will experience only light spotting during the implantation process, others may have a heavier flow and actually bleed enough to warrant using a tampon or sanitary napkin. However, the flow of this bleeding is still generally less than a regular menstrual period, according to the Mayo Clinic, and typically lasts a maximum of only a few days. Although the color of this bleeding is usually dark brown, it can also be red or pink.
Cramping
The American Pregnancy Association states that slight cramping may also be a sign of implantation. This cramping will also occur between six to 14 days after conception and can occur with or without spotting or bleeding. However, many women will also cramp before their menstrual cycle is about to begin, so it may be easy for women to mistake implantation cramping for menstrual cramping or vice versa. The only way to accurate confirm that any sign or symptom is actually because of implantation is to see a positive pregnancy test result a few days later.
