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Whether it is the first child or not, pregnancy can be a peculiar moment for a woman. With everyday changes in the body, hormones flying everywhere, and the anticipation of the safe arrival of the baby, even the calmest of people can become anxious.
Because missing a period is one of the most common signs of pregnancy, sudden bleeding during pregnancy can be worrisome. However, Anna Druet, a scientific researcher on an ovulation and period monitoring app, believes otherwise. Light bleeding can occur from a variety of causes, especially in the early stages of pregnancy. And it is not always a sign of a problem.
"Spotting and light bleeding are common indicators of early pregnancy," according to Druet, even if it's not a period. "In rare circumstances, first-trimester bleeding can be misinterpreted as menstruation," she notes, "which can alter estimates of the length of pregnancy by a month or more."
Why do I slightly bleeding during pregnancy?
Light bleeding is usually not a problem (although it's always a good idea to check it out if you're worried). The following factor could be a reason:
- Sex: Blood flow to the cervix increases during pregnancy. As a result, sex during pregnancy can irritate the lower part of the cervix, resulting in minor bleeding.
- Bleeding after implantation: While many sources refer to early spotting as “implantation spotting,” preliminary research suggests that early spotting during pregnancy is more likely due to hormonal changes. Spotting can occur as the production of progesterone passes from the ovary to the growing placenta.
- You have reached the end of your pregnancy: Spotting is also typical if your pregnancy has come to term. Shiny, brown, or bloodstained crimson mucus is possible. This can happen on its own or after sex. It could be your mucus plug. A little bleeding during your term is fine as long as it is minor and doesn't persist or get worse. Because the cervix bleeds a little when it opens, it's usually a sign that you are about to give birth.
Why am I bleeding heavily during pregnancy?
If the bleeding is heavier, it is of more concern and it is therefore recommended to see a doctor as soon as possible. It can be caused by any of the following factors:
- Miscarriage: Miscarriage occurs in about one in five identified pregnancies and is, in general, a normal part of the reproductive process. When undiagnosed pregnancies are taken into account, the miscarriage rate is closer to one in three (women who do not know they are pregnant may have irregular bleeding which they mistake for menstruation, but it could be a miscarriage). In the vast majority of cases, miscarriage is caused by chromosomal problems in the fertilized egg, and not by the actions, behaviours or even the body of the pregnant woman.
- Ectopic pregnancy: This happens when the fertilized egg implants somewhere other than the uterus (usually the fallopian tube) and is often accompanied by stomach or shoulder pain or a strong desire to urinate. Ectopic pregnancy, which occurs in 2% of pregnancies, should be treated as a medical emergency and diagnosed by a specialist doctor.
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