Vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy........

I.Vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy

Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy is any discharge of blood from the vagina. It can happen any time from conception (when the egg is fertilized) to the end of pregnancy.
Some women have vaginal bleeding during their first 20 weeks of pregnancy.

The Difference Between Spotting and Bleeding

Spotting is when you notice a few drops of blood every now and then on your underwear. It is not enough to cover a panty liner.
Bleeding is a heavier flow of blood. With bleeding, you will need a liner or pad to keep the blood from soaking your clothes.
Ask your health care provider more about the difference between spotting and bleeding at one of your first prenatal visits.

Should I Worry about Spotting?

Some spotting is normal very early in pregnancy. Still, it is a good idea to tell your provider about it.
If you have had an ultrasound that confirms you have a normal pregnancy, call your provider the day you first see the spotting.
If you have spotting and have not yet had an ultrasound, contact your provider right away. Spotting can be a sign of a pregnancy where the fertilized egg develops outside the uterus (ectopic pregnancy). An untreated ectopic pregnancy can be life-threatening for the woman.

What Causes Vaginal Bleeding?

Bleeding in the 1st trimester is not always a problem. It may be caused by:
  • Having sex
  • An infection
  • The fertilized egg implanting in the uterus
  • Hormone changes
  • Other factors that will not harm the woman or baby
More serious causes of first-trimester bleeding include:
  • A miscarriage, which is the loss of the pregnancy before the embryo or fetus can live on its own outside the uterus. Almost all women who miscarry will have bleeding before a miscarriage.
  • An ectopic pregnancy, which may cause bleeding and cramping.
  • A molar pregnancy, in which a fertilized egg implants in the uterus that will not come to term.

Treatment for Vaginal Bleeding

Most of the time, the treatment for bleeding is rest. It is important to see your provider and have testing done to find the cause of your bleeding. Your provider may advise you to:
  • Take time off work
  • Stay off your feet
  • Not have sex
  • Not douche (NEVER do this during pregnancy, and also avoid it when you are not pregnant)
  • Not use tampons

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