Not all early pregnancy bleeding is a cause for worry or a sign that something is wrong. In a number of cases, early pregnancy bleeding is considered perfectly normal and no reason for concern.
One kind of early pregnancy bleeding is caused by the process of implantation.
One in four pregnant women will experience implantation bleeding, which occurs when a fertilized egg is being implanted into the uterine lining and seeking sustenance from the mother’s circulatory system.
This is nothing to worry about so long the bleeding is light and does not consist of fresh blood.
Early pregnancy bleeding in small qualities could also result after a pelvic exam or intercourse at times. This is due to the increased blood flowing into the pelvic region, particularly the cervix which could be slightly inflamed.
Early pregnancy bleeding however could be cause for worry when the following other symptoms are also present:
It is a good idea to report any bleeding during pregnancy to a doctor, including details about the amount, color, consistency, duration and length of bleeding experienced.
Any other symptoms such as pain, cramping, fever, chills, dizziness, should also be reported accurately, so that the doctor is able to arrive at the clearest diagnosis as to the cause of the early pregnancy bleeding.
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