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What Causes Early Pregnancy Bleeding?
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I am 8 weeks pregnant and have been spotting light pink blood off and on for a couple of days. My doctor says not to worry unless it is red or becomes steady. What causes early pregnancy bleeding like this?
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Saturday 20th of March 2010 07:12:54 PM
It's normal to us mothers to become very cautious at times. I myself keep track of everything. From the slightest pains to any discharges I may have. I also tend to go and ask for advices. And what I've learned is that our womb becomes softer during pregnancy to serve as a bed for the baby to grow (this bed is what we actually shed during menstruation, since there aren't any fertilized eggs to settle on it). This time it is quite normal to have some small spots due to the process. And upon observation and you think it isn't fresh blood, and there is no pain at all then there is no need to worry. Your ob knows what's best. But for your peace of mind, you can still look for a second opinion. Being on the safe side doesn't hurt. Congrats by the way :-)
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Friday 12th of March 2010 08:49:07 AM
it has not a sure cause and some woman got to have ligh spotting or even periods in the first 3 months of pregnancy, so listen your doctor coz if he or she told you to dont worry about you must trust him or her word, that are one of the mysteries of the women body, good lucky.
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Saturday 20th of March 2010 12:02:30 AM
There are many reasons for vaginal bleeding during the first trimester, some are serious and significant, some are less serious and pose no threat to the pregnancy. The most benign type of bleeding is called "implantation bleeding". This is bleeding from the site in the uterus where the developing fetus has chosen to implant. It is painless bleeding and occurs often. Your OBGYN will more than likely ask that you restrict heavy activity, and avoid sex. You may also be placed on modified bedrest to increase the chances of a better implantation. Occasionally, an early ultrasound, or sonogram will be ordered to make sure that the pregnancy is proceeding normally. This type of bleeding is also referred to as "threatened miscarriage", since there is always a possibility that the bleeding will increase in severity and that the pregnancy will miscarry. There are no medications or treatments that will make you "hold" a pregnancy. Increased bleeding, passage of clots, and the presence of worsening lower abdominal cramps are signs of impending miscarriage, and must be reported to your OBGYN immediately.
First trimester bleeding is any vaginal bleeding during the first 3 months of pregnancy & may vary from light spotting to severe bleeding with clots. Vaginal bleeding is a common problem in early pregnancy, complicating 20-30% of all pregnancies.
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