Pregnancy And Baby Care Articles During Pregnancy

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...pressure exerted by the growing baby and expanding uterus and the increased blood flow to the pelvic region. Even a slight strain on the walls of the cervix during pregnancy, especially during the second and third trimesters, could result in damage to the blood vessels lining the cervix. This causes slight streaking or spotting. Vaginal bleeding following intercourse could take up to a day to show. There is no grave cause for concern if this mild bleeding is not accompanied by cramps. If abdominal cramps, lower back pain and heavy bleeding follow intercourse it may be indicative of a serious pregnancy complication. Forceful movements and positions that cause strain on the uterus and cervix must be avoided. It is essential to keep in mind that an expectant mother is not in perfect shape for lovemaking as she was prior to pregnancy and carelessness could affect the pregnancy. Penetrative lovemaking is not advisable if the expectant mother has been experiencing any bleeding or pregnancy complication. In such cases, consulting a doctor with regard to harmless lovemaking is recommended.

Bleeding is known to occur during the initial weeks of pregnancy as well. The most common and widely experienced cause of first trimester bleeding is implantation bleeding. This occurs approximately a fortnight after conception. During this time, the fertilized egg is embedding itself in the uterus and this process results in slight bleeding which may or may not be accompanied by mild abdominal pain. Bleeding in early pregnancy, in the case of abnormal pregnancies like ectopic pregnancies and molar pregnancies or embryos with genetic deformities, is nature's way of signaling serious pregnancy related problems. These pregnancies usually end in pregnancy loss. Women with complications like hypertension and preeclampsia are also known to experience bleeding during pregnancy. Rare complications like uterine ruptures, fetal vessel ruptures, placental abruptions and placenta previa are causes of heavy bleeding during pregnancy. If not attended to in time, bleeding can prove to be fatal to the baby and the expectant mother alike.

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