What to do about vaginal bleeding during pregnancy

Here are some measures to deal with vaginal bleeding during pregnancy. What should I do if I have vaginal bleeding during pregnancy? If a pregnant woman has vaginal bleeding, she should pay attention. Even if it is only a small amount, she should go to the hospital immediately for treatment. Sometimes a small amount of vaginal bleeding may not be a big deal, but it may also be a sign of some serious problems. Pregnant women should be very careful about everything and have a check-up to make sure there are no problems. Below, I will introduce to you some measures to deal with vaginal bleeding during pregnancy.

Spotting is light vaginal bleeding similar to the amount you'd experience at the beginning or end of your period. Vaginal bleeding may be pink, red, or brown (the color of dried blood). Vaginal bleeding can be heavy or even massive.

If vaginal bleeding is severe or accompanied by severe pain, which prevents you from going to the emergency room immediately, you can call 120 emergency number.

Causes of light bleeding or vaginal bleeding

It is not always easy to determine the cause of light bleeding or vaginal bleeding during pregnancy. Because during this phase, the blood supply to your cervix and pelvic area increases. It's not unusual to have spotting after you have a Pap smear test, a vaginal exam, or sex. Other possible causes of vaginal bleeding include:

Implantation bleeding. You may have light vaginal bleeding for a day or two while the fertilized egg implants in the wall of your uterus. Implantation of the fertilized egg occurs 6 to 7 days, or even about 10 days after fertilization, so at this time you may not even know that you are pregnant.

Miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. Light spotting or vaginal bleeding may be a sign of miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, especially if it is accompanied by abdominal pain or cramping. Vaginal bleeding can also be a sign of a molar pregnancy. A hydatidiform mole is a relatively rare condition in which villous edema develops because the fertilized egg is malformed and the embryo is unable to develop or survive.

About 1/4 of pregnant women will experience varying degrees of vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy, and about half of them will eventually miscarry. However, if an ultrasound examination between weeks 7 and 11 of pregnancy shows that the baby has a normal heartbeat, your chances of continuing the pregnancy will be higher than 90%.

Infect. Minor bleeding can also be caused by other conditions. For example, a vaginal infection (such as candidal infection, commonly known as "yeast or bacterial vaginitis") or a sexually transmitted infection (such as trichomoniasis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, or herpes) can infect and inflame your vagina and cervix. Inflamed tissue can cause small amounts of bleeding after a cervical smear test, vaginal examination, or sexual intercourse. If you have cervical polyps (benign), you may also experience light bleeding or vaginal bleeding after a Pap smear test, sex, or a bowel movement.

Placenta Problems or Premature Birth Light bleeding or vaginal bleeding during the second or third trimester may be a sign of a more serious condition, such as placenta previa, placental abruption (the placenta separates from the uterine wall before the baby is delivered), late miscarriage (before 13 to 28 weeks of pregnancy), or preterm birth (before 28 to 37 weeks of pregnancy).

Even vaginal bleeding that occurs early in pregnancy can be a sign of a potential problem with the placenta. Research suggests that vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy is linked to a higher risk of complications later in pregnancy, including preterm birth or placental abruption, especially if the bleeding is severe.

Normal sign of delivery - spotting. This refers to the sticky and bloody vaginal discharge after 37 weeks of pregnancy. It is usually a sign of the sloughing of the cervical mucus plug, at which time the cervix begins to soften or dilate in preparation for delivery.

Above are some measures I would like to introduce to you to deal with vaginal bleeding during pregnancy. However, pregnant women should still inform their doctors of any other minor bleeding or vaginal bleeding. To ensure the safety of yourself and your fetus.