Understanding Vaginal Bleeding During Early Pregnancy

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Well, there is a hue of celebration as you have just discovered that you are pregnant. Especially for those who are first-time pregnant, pregnancy is a great journey which offers bundles of thrills and excitements as well as anxieties and apprehensions. Although the prospect of becoming a first-time mom can be the most exciting of feelings, there can be nerve-racking moments during the course of pregnancy. Being pregnant means coping with numerous problems and issues. Since your body undergoes a drastic change hormonally as well as biologically, many health problems are bound to crop up.

The first trimester especially can be a trying stage for you. And one of the problems which can also be taken as an early sign of pregnancy is vaginal bleeding or spotting. Usually the bleeding is light and the color is quite similar to that of those in the beginning of your menstrual period. Such vaginal bleedings are not so uncommon. Nevertheless, it will be worthwhile to uncover the causes of vaginal bleeding during early pregnancy so that you can better understand this phenomenon.

There are multiple causes of spotting during pregnancy and one of the main causes is implantation of the egg onto the uterus. This process can lead to bleeding which can last for a few days. Many a times, women are yet to discover their pregnancies when bleeding happened.

Apart from this chief cause, there are contributing factors which can lead to bleeding. Of these, sexual intercourse is a one factor. As more blood flows to the cervix during an intercourse, you may experience light bleeding after an intercourse. An inflammation of the cervix can also lead to vaginal bleeding. Again internal examinations or pap smear can be factors leading to spotting.

Light bleeding as such should not be a cause of concern. However if the bleeding is heavy and is accompanied by cramps and pains, it is time to call up your doctor. An examination or combination of examinations such as ultrasound scan, blood tests, and physical checks will be required in such cases so as to rule out possibilities of ectopic pregnancy or even miscarriage. Also, in such times you should stop doing any activity which can be physically exerting.

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