Bleeding during Pregnancy
Some pregnant mothers experience slight bleeding in the early stages of their pregnancies. It is certainly a very worrying and frightening experience. I hope expectant mothers will be able to get some assurances from the information provided below and also at the website.
Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy has many causes. Some are serious and some are not.
Early Pregnancy
Many women have vaginal spotting or bleeding in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
If you have bleeding during pregnancy, you may need special care.
Miscarriage
Bleeding doesn’t mean that miscarriag is certain, but it can occur. About half of the women who bleed do not have miscarriages.
Miscarriage can occur at any time during the first half of pregnancy. Most occur during the first 12 weeks. Miscarriage occurs in about 15 percent to 20 percent of pregnancies.
If you think you have passed fetal tissue, take it to the doctor’s office so it can be examined.
Most miscarriages cannot be prevented. They are often the body’s way of dealing with a pregnancy that was not normal. There is no proof that exercise or sex causes miscarriage.
Other Articles of Interest
Can I be pregnant and still have vaginal bleeding?: Up to 25 percent of pregnant women have light vaginal bleeding, or spotting, during the first trimester. In most cases, spotting is not a sign
Ectopic Pregnancy: What is an ectopic pregnancy? If a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, it's called an ectopic pregnancy. One in 50 pregnancies ends this way. Here's how
Exercising During Pregnancy: Is it safe to exercise during pregnancy? Providing pregnancy is normal, women can continue to exercise throughout their pregnancy. There are few hard and fast rules