Despite the fact that pregnancy itself is inherent in nature, this period in the life of a woman is quite difficult and difficult. Health problems previously found in the antenatal period may begin to appear in these 40 weeks. And sometimes in a healthy woman carrying a child complications of pregnancy begin.
One of the problems that bother a woman is spotting during pregnancy. It is worth noting that the blood flowing from the woman’s vagina in position, as well as menstruation, is a pathology, not a norm. And the expectant mother should know that, having discovered blood stains, you must immediately consult a gynecologist.
The reasons why bleeding begins during pregnancy depends on the duration. Bloody discharge at the beginning of pregnancy may appear due to the fact that in this way a fertilized egg tries to invade the uterus. In this case, the blood will go 1-2 days. There is nothing terrible about this. In addition, with the onset of pregnancy, hormonal changes begin in the whole body, which can also cause bleeding. Many people confuse it with menstruation, so if you had unprotected intercourse, buy a special test or donate blood to find out the nature of the bleeding.
But heavy bleeding, accompanied by cramps in the lower abdomen, can talk about an ectopic pregnancy. And in this case, urgent hospitalization is necessary to remove the fetus.
In addition, spotting during pregnancy can appear as a result of presentation or detachment of the placenta. This can only be detected by a doctor during examination, the most informative method of diagnosis in this case is transvaginal ultrasound. If the placenta has not departed, but only a threat exists, the doctor immediately prescribes the necessary treatment, because the passage of the placenta is very dangerous for both the mother and the baby.
The cause of bleeding in early pregnancy can also be the threat of miscarriage or spontaneous birth. In any case, you should not delay with an appeal to the doctor, since during pregnancy even a few minutes can become decisive.
If spotting during pregnancy appeared in the second half, the most important and dangerous reason for this may be placental abruption. Before visiting a doctor, think about what other reasons could cause sudden bleeding, because if the detachment is not diagnosed, the doctor will need to know what could provoke the appearance of secretions. If you have erosion, then bleeding is possible after intercourse, as there is pressure on the cervix. The cause can also be a strong nervous shock and mechanical stress.
Another reason for the appearance of blood in the second half of pregnancy is the beginning of a spontaneous birth.
If spotting during pregnancy appeared after 37 weeks and they are not plentiful, this may be a harbinger of a beginning birth. In a woman, 3-4 weeks before giving birth, the mucous plug begins to recede, which closes the cervix, thereby freeing the birth canal. Bleeding in this case is not profuse, and, as a rule, painless.
Infectious diseases of the genital organs, a hereditary predisposition, as well as uterine fibroids throughout the term can cause spotting.
During pregnancy, a woman should remember that in this state there should be no discharge. And the onset of bleeding at any time signals complications. As soon as you find any discharge, immediately, without delay, consult a doctor. The faster you do this, the more chances you have to bear and have a healthy baby. And in any case, no self-medication, do not harm yourself and your unborn baby!