Advice on the possible causes of bleeding during early and later pregnancy, including information on miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy and implantation.Discuss bleeding in pregnancy on our forums, right now! Or, post a comment below.Bleeding may occur at various times in pregnancy. Although bleeding is alarming, it may or may not be a serious complication. The time of bleeding in the pregnancy, the amount, and whether or not there is pain may vary depending on the cause. It is important to contact your doctor if you have any bleeding at all during your pregnancy. Bleeding in the first trimester of pregnancy is quite common and may be due to the following: - Miscarriage (pregnancy loss)
- Ectopic or Tubal pregnancy (pregnancy in the fallopian tube)
- Gestational trophoblastic disease (a rare condition that may be cancerous in which a grape-like mass of foetal and placental tissues develops)
- Implantation of the placenta in the uterus
- Infection
Bleeding in late pregnancy (after about 20 weeks) may be due to the following: - Placenta previa (placenta is near or covers the cervical opening)
- Placental abruption (placenta detaches prematurely from the uterus)
- Unknown causes
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i was in allot of pain with my back and what felt like period pains 2days ago. I went to the hospital to get checked and was told everything was normal it was just muscle pain. Also the took a urine sample and said i had protein in my water which could be a kidney infection.
The pains gone but when i went to the tolilet was bright red blood in the toliet, then when i checked again 10min later it was a browny colour.
Not quite sure what 2 do, hospital said i was ok, and have the doctor in the morning should i just speak 2 the doctor tomorrow?
was very worried last week when i had some minor bleeding at 12 weeks. Read lots of forum comments and spoke to family and friends who had all had some spotting and succesful pregnancies to follow. Felt reassured by all of this. Do not want to scare others in doubt but feel it is wise to remind that there are 2 sides to the story and it doesn't have to be red blood and intense cramps to be a sign of trouble. My scan showed that my baby had died a few weeks ago, I carried on oblivious, starting to think about maternity clothes, telling everyone and buying things for the nursery. In hindsight, the morning sickness had gone as quickly as it had arrived and my tummy had started to swell and then stayed much the same. Feel gutted obviously and must now pick myself up and start all over again. But just wanted to balance up this discussion as I feel we all have a preconception of miscarriage and the signs(myself included) when in reality some of us may experience very little to suggest there is anything wrong. If in any doubt, have a scan to put your mind at rest. Good luck to all!
druring the night when i used the bathroom,i think i may of had spotting but am unsure of what this looks like,and the amount thats known as spotting and not signs of danger,am not in any pain or anything,and apart from feeling abit light headed and tired i feel fine,3 times, on tissue after ive used bathroom, during night and this mrng,and its not red at all, its dark kinda brownish!can anyone help me out with a bit of advice!thanks, amanda.