What causes bleeding at 13 weeks pregnant?

Bleeding at any time of your pregnancy is indicative of a more serious underlying problem that needs immediate attention and the utmost care. Though most people believe that the first trimester of your pregnancy is the most important, it must be made known that every trimester of the pregnancy is equally important as it is fragile. Bleeding at 13 weeks pregnant can cause you to panic for fear of the trauma that your pregnancy has faced. Expectant mothers who have experienced bleeding at 13 weeks pregnant must remember to stay calm and get as much rest as they can. There are various causes of bleeding at 13 weeks pregnant. Sometimes, excessive pressure placed on the developing fetus can cause damage that leads to bleeding.
    
Though you may experience slight bleeding at 13 weeks pregnant, you may feel that nothing is wrong. This is the mistake that most women make. They feel that slight bleeding will soon stop and that the pregnancy has not been compromised in any way. Any indication of bleeding during a pregnancy is a sign that something is wrong with the pregnancy and you should contact your doctor immediately. There are times when nature takes its own course and if there is something wrong with the development of the baby, a miscarriage will occur; bleeding will therefore start.

Heavy bleeding at 13 weeks pregnant may be indicative of a miscarriage that has occurred earlier. You need to seek advice from your doctor, who will, in most cases, require an ultrasound to be conducted to check whether there is any hope to save the pregnancy that has been compromised. In any situation, it is important that you place your trust in the doctor who is taking care of your pregnancy. Following advice that is given, especially after you have experienced vaginal bleeding during your pregnancy, will be of great help in providing further protection to the safety of the pregnancy itself. If you experience bleeding, it is important that you stay calm and lie down immediately till you are given further advice by a medical practitioner. Try and keep your legs elevated above the rest of your body so as to prevent further strain or pressure on the womb and on the baby that is developing within your body. Avoiding any strenuous physical activity during a pregnancy is advised so that your pregnancy is not compromised in any way.

Submitted by N on May 26, 2011 at 06:35

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