spotting during pregnancy

Spotting is considered a light or trace amount of blood that can be pink, red, or dark brown in color.

Most women feel so scared noticing spotting or light bleeding during pregnancy, but it isn’t always a sign that something is wrong. Many women who spot during pregnancy go on to deliver a healthy baby.
During pregnancy, spotting can be caused by a number of factors. Spotting is different from heavier bleeding, where you’d need a pad or tampon to stop blood from getting on your clothing. Seek emergency care if you experience heavy bleeding during pregnancy.

Reason for spotting during pregnancy

There’s no specific reason why spotting occurs during pregnancy, but there are several different factors at work within your body that could cause this kind of bleeding.
Such as-
Having sex while your pregnant may result in spotting, as more blood is flowing to your cervix. For the same reason that you have increased blood flow to your cervix, you might also find that you spot after an internal exam or a pap smear.

You can also notice Spotting because of issues that is completely unrelated to your pregnancy such as, a yeast infection or a sexually transmitted disease. Both of these conditions can be easily treated by a physician, and should not cause alarm.

Spotting during your first-trimester

Go see a doctor if you should notice spotting along with additional bleeding and cramping for these are symptoms of a possible miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy. An ectopic pregnancy means that the embryo has implanted itself outside of the uterus, you should seek immediate medical attention, as this can be a life threatening issue.

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Spotting during second trimester

If you’re bleeding during the second half of your pregnancy, that could indicate a placental issue like placenta previa, it could be that instead of the placenta implanting at the top of the uterus where it’s out of the way of everything, it implants covering your cervix, either fully or partially. It’s a problem for since the cervix is the path for which your baby can pass during birth. And any irritation to the cervix can lead to heavy bleeding and you should see your doctor immediately you notice such bleeding on your second trimester.

Spotting during the third trimester (final).

Spotting during third trimester can indicates that the baby wants to come out, that is to say labor time
Spotting can also simply be a sign of labor. As your cervix begins to dilate, your body may pass your mucus plug, which can be bloody. If this occurs at 37 weeks, or later, you do not need to consult a physician. But, if you are earlier than 37 weeks and you notice a significant amount of blood, you should visit your doctor.

At any rate, if you experience spotting during pregnancy you should consult your midwife or doctor to put your mind at ease and make sure there is indeed no cause for concern.

In conclusion

Spotting during pregnancy is not something to be afraid of unless it’s a serious bleeding that may come at any time. Once you notice such bleeding, go to your midwife or doctor to take care of it.
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