What is bleeding during pregnancy?

A woman's body will become less resistant after becoming pregnant. However, many pregnant women will pay special attention to their diet and daily life, especially after experiencing a series of early pregnancy reactions in the early stages of pregnancy. In the second trimester, many mothers will relax their vigilance and think that this period is safer. However, many pregnant women will experience bleeding symptoms in the second trimester, which often makes people particularly worried and afraid of symptoms such as miscarriage. Let's take a look at what is going on with bleeding in the second trimester.

What is bleeding during pregnancy?

Vaginal bleeding is the most common danger sign in pregnancy. Generally, the first thing to consider is whether miscarriage has occurred. Miscarriage may occur in the early or mid-pregnancy, so it should be taken seriously. The amount of vaginal bleeding varies depending on the type of abortion. Most expectant mothers will experience paroxysmal pain in the lower abdomen. As the disease progresses, vaginal bleeding may gradually increase, and there will be symptoms such as increased frequency and severity of abdominal pain, coldness in the abdomen, and sometimes inability to feel fetal movement.

If the expectant mother finds vaginal bleeding, she should go to the hospital as soon as possible; if the amount of bleeding is heavy and the lower abdominal pain increases and worsens, she should be sent to the hospital immediately.

Hydatidiform mole

If a pregnant mother has irregular vaginal bleeding 2 to 4 months after amenorrhea, and the blood is dark red or brown, or a small amount of coffee-colored secretions, and the amount of bleeding varies, generally starting from a small amount and gradually increasing, and there are blister-like substances in the blood, you should be careful about whether a hydatidiform mole has occurred. Because as the pregnancy progresses, intrauterine bleeding and blister-like substances will gradually increase and grow larger, causing the uterus to expand rapidly and persistent abdominal pain. Sudden heavy bleeding may then occur, causing danger. Therefore, if the above situation occurs, the expectant mother should go to the hospital for treatment immediately.

Ectopic pregnancy

Ectopic pregnancy is also called ectopic pregnancy. Generally, expectant mothers often have a history of short-term amenorrhea or vaginal bleeding during menstruation with a small amount but continuous bleeding. Typically, bleeding begins 6 to 8 weeks after menopause, beginning with a small amount of brown bleeding, and occasionally heavy bleeding, which is often mistaken for menstruation. Sometimes the entire uterus peels off and is discharged. In addition to vaginal bleeding, expectant mothers with ectopic pregnancy also have lower abdominal pain and a feeling of anal distension. In severe cases, the pain radiates to the shoulder blade and finally turns into severe abdominal pain accompanied by shock due to acute massive bleeding.

Ectopic pregnancy is a disease that endangers the life of expectant mothers, and it may occur in the early, middle, or late stages of pregnancy. Therefore, expectant mothers and their families should pay great attention to it and send the case to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment immediately if the above situation is discovered.

In addition, the causes of mid-pregnancy bleeding may also include placenta previa (or low-lying) placenta, placental abruption, threatened abortion, cervical inflammation bleeding and coagulation abnormalities. If expectant mothers experience bleeding in the second trimester, they must not take it lightly. First, they must diagnose the cause as soon as possible and then seek treatment.

Etiological vaginal bleeding during pregnancy can affect the fetus

Whether the fetus is affected depends on the cause of the bleeding in the expectant mother. If vaginal bleeding occurs in the second trimester of pregnancy due to cervical erosion, excessive sexual activity, improper diet, etc., as long as the expectant mother pays attention to bed rest, receives relevant treatment, pays attention to the frequency of sexual activity, and eats less hot and irritating foods such as chocolate, chili peppers, longan, hot pot, etc. that can aggravate the bleeding symptoms, the bleeding can be stopped in time, the pregnancy can still proceed normally, and the development of the fetus will not be directly affected.

However, if vaginal bleeding is not diagnosed and treated in time, it will affect pregnancy and may eventually lead to miscarriage. Of course, if vaginal bleeding is caused by hydatidiform mole, ectopic pregnancy and similar causes, the pregnancy should be terminated.

The above is an introduction to what causes bleeding in the second trimester. After understanding it, we know that there are many reasons for bleeding in the second trimester. In order to avoid such symptoms, female friends must pay attention to getting more rest in their daily lives. In addition, they should pay more attention to nutritional balance in their diet, especially in the second trimester. Do not do too intense exercise. You must observe your body more and consult a doctor in time if there is any abnormality. In addition, you should do regular prenatal examinations.