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Vaginal Bleeding in Early Pregnancy


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If you get vaginal bleeding during your early pregnancy, then you should report it to your doctor. There are several reasons for vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy, and this can be a serious threat to your baby and you. It is important to get a check-up done to ascertain the cause of vaginal bleeding.

•    Several women get vaginal bleeding in the first trimester or in the first twelve weeks. Also miscarriages generally tend to happen in the first trimester, however many women who have vaginal bleeding do not have a miscarriage. If along with blood, you pass fetal tissue, do take it to the doctor for examination. Sometimes, vaginal bleeding in the first trimester can be a sign of miscarriage, and it is the nature’s way of dealing with something that may not be normal.

•    Another reason for vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy could be an ectopic pregnancy. In this type of pregnancy, the fertilized egg is implanted in one of the fallopian tubes instead of being in the womb. Also known as a tubal pregnancy, this is known to occur in one out of sixty pregnancies.

•    Another cause of vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy could be a molar pregnancy. In this type of pregnancy, instead of an embryo, there is abnormal tissue that often looks like a bunch of grapes. This is known as a mole, and molar pregnancy is known as gestational trophoblastic disease.

•    Vaginal bleeding in late pregnancy can be due to cervical growths or inflammation in the cervix. Bleeding at a later stage can pose a serious risk to the health of the mother and the baby. A problem with the placenta is often the reason behind heavy bleeding. Placental abruption and placenta previa are two of the most common problems.

•    Placenta previa is a condition, where the placenta is very low in the uterus and can cover part of the cervix or all of it. If this happens in the last stage of pregnancy, then a caesarean section may have to be done. If not diagnosed before labor, then it can be a serious problem for the mother and baby. It could even be fatal. Placental abruption generally happens in the last trimester, and vaginal bleeding may or may not happen.

•    Women might observe some blood and mucous discharge when labor begins. This is because the plug covering the cervix loosens before birth.

Whether you experience bleeding early or late in your pregnancy, do report it to your doctor.

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