Pregnancy And Baby Care Conditions During Pregnancy Vaginal Bleeding Pregnancy Causes

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...vaginal bleeding during pregnancy, some of which are listed below:

• As mentioned above, the major cause of vaginal bleeding or spotting during pregnancy is the implantation of the embryo in the uterus. As the process of implantation occurs a week after fertilization, vaginal spotting is a common symptom of early pregnancy.
• Another cause of vaginal bleeding or spotting is ectopic pregnancy, which may also be referred to as molar or tubal pregnancy. In such cases, the embryo is implanted in the fallopian tube instead of the uterus. In such incidences, bleeding or spotting occurs in copious amounts and for a prolonged period of time. As such, vaginal spotting might mark the end or termination of the pregnancy.
• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) also cause vaginal bleeding during pregnancy. STDs like gonorrhea and syphilis cause vaginal spotting in pregnancy.
• Placental problems like placental abruption and placenta previa may also cause vaginal bleeding during pregnancy.
• Premature labor causes immense vaginal bleeding.
• Other possible causes of vaginal bleeding during pregnancy could be infections of the vagina with bacteria or yeast.

As vaginal spotting is a common symptom in early pregnancy, you need not worry about it and you are not required to consult a doctor. However, if the vaginal bleeding occurs profusely, you must take certain precautions:

Pregnant women are recommended to be on complete bed rest in cases of vaginal bleeding during pregnancy. This will relax the muscles of the uterus, fallopian tubes and vagina, thereby reducing the strain on these organs caused by the implantation of the fetus in the uterus.

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Aspirin is a drug that increases the amount of vaginal bleeding in pregnant women. Hence, you must not consume aspirin, unless recommended by a doctor. Also, you must consult a doctor in order to diagnose the exact cause of vaginal bleeding and then take the necessary measures to alleviate the problem. You must provide the doctor with your complete medical history including the incidences of previous illness and genetic disorders, if any, so that the doctor can diagnose the cause of vaginal bleeding and thereby cure it effectively.