It is difficult to argue that pregnancy is one of the most beautiful and amazing periods in the life of any woman. However, one must remember that this period is also associated with a large number of experiences and anxieties, primarily in relation to the state of one’s health. After all, our body will certainly inform us of any problems associated with the course of pregnancy. Of course, it is worth paying attention to such signals, since it is better to consult a doctor once more than to harm your health and the health of the baby. One of these signals indicating an abnormal course is bleeding during pregnancy.
Very often, bleeding in pregnant women occurs in the first trimester (in 20% of women). Often it passes on its own without any health consequences. However, there are also cases when such bleeding ends in a miscarriage. Therefore, if a woman has spotting in the first trimester , you should not panic, but it is simply necessary to consult a doctor. If after the examination the doctor decided to put you in the hospital, do not worry, because your panic will negatively affect the unborn child. Perhaps the gynecologist just needs more detailed examinations.
Bleeding in early pregnancy can occur due to hormonal imbalances, inflammation in the cervix, and ectopic pregnancy. In addition, sexual intercourse can become a cause of bleeding due to damage to the vaginal mucosa or irritation of the cervix. Such bleeding during pregnancy is not dangerous for either the mother or the baby.
However, there are other, much more serious, causes of bleeding.
1. Miscarriage. In addition to spotting, it is characterized by cramping abdominal pain. If you see a doctor on time, then pregnancy can often be saved. If there is a threat of miscarriage, you must observe bed rest, avoid stressful situations, and be in a state of complete rest.
2. Bubble drift. This is a condition that is accompanied by proliferation of placental tissue. It is characterized by profuse, painless bleeding. Requires curettage and six-month control of hormonal status.
3. Chromosomal abnormalities. Unfortunately, in this case, the pregnancy cannot be saved; it ends in a spontaneous miscarriage. After this, the woman needs to do curettage of the uterus, and also to establish the cause of such a miscarriage.
In addition, bleeding during pregnancy can occur during ectopic pregnancy, that is, if it occurs outside the uterine cavity. Its cause is obstruction of the fallopian tubes. This situation entails the removal of one tube and rinsing of the abdominal cavity.
No less dangerous are bleeding in 2-3 trimesters of pregnancy, since they indicate the presence of pathology and pose a threat to the health of the mother and baby.
One of the causes of bleeding in the later stages is placental abruption, which is also accompanied by severe abdominal pain. This condition requires surgical delivery, because it causes a sharp deterioration in the condition of the child.
In addition, bleeding during pregnancy can cause placenta previa. Due to the thinning of the uterine wall, vascular rupture can occur, and bright scarlet discharge begins. Moreover, it is not the child who is suffering, but the mother.
In order for your pregnancy to go smoothly, carefully monitor your health and protect the health of your unborn baby. Remember that such a dangerous symptom as bleeding during pregnancy can be the cause of very serious abnormalities, so you should not postpone the visit to the gynecologist.