Is spotting normal during pregnacy?

Question

(Spotting -dots of blood)

Answer 1

It can be - it depends on the person.

It is always a reason to call your doctor, however, to get it checked out and make sure everything is OK.

Answer 2

It's not always possible to determine the cause of prenatal spotting or bleeding. Because the blood supply to your cervix and pelvis has increased, it's not unusual to notice spotting after a Pap smear, an internal exam, or sex. Some other culprits include:

Implantation bleeding You may have some light spotting for a day or two at about the time when the fertilized egg burrows into the wall of your uterus. This is a process that starts just six to seven days after fertilization, so you wouldn't even know you were pregnant yet.

Miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy Spotting or bleeding can be an early sign of miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy, especially if accompanied by abdominal pain or cramping. (Bleeding can also signal a molar pregnancy, a relatively rare condition in which abnormalities in the fertilized egg at conception make it impossible for the embryo to develop or survive.)

Up to a quarter of pregnant women have some spotting or bleeding in early pregnancy, and about half of these women miscarry. But if you have an ultrasound that shows a normal heartbeat between 7 and 11 weeks, your chances of continuing the pregnancy are greater than 90 percent.

Infections Spotting can also be caused by conditions unrelated to pregnancy. A vaginal infection (such as a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis) or a sexually transmitted infection (such as trichomoniasis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, or herpes) can cause your cervix to become irritated or inflamed. An inflamed cervix is particularly prone to spotting after sex or a Pap smear. You may also spot or bleed after sex or a Pap smear if you have a cervical polyp (a benign growth).

Placental problems or premature labor In the second or third trimester, bleeding or spotting can be a sign of a serious condition such as placenta previa, placental abruption (in which the placenta separates from the uterus), a late miscarriage (between 13 weeks and midpregnancy), or premature labor (between midpregnancy and 37 weeks).

Even first trimester bleeding may be a sign of an underlying problem with the placenta. Research shows a link between early pregnancy bleeding and an increased risk of later complications, such as preterm delivery or placental abruption, particularly if the bleeding is heavy.

Answer 3

I've had spotting 3 times so far once at 10 weeks, 18 weeks, and 20 weeks. I'm 22 weeks now and each time it happened I went to the doctor immediately. They always check the heartbeat to make sure the baby is ok, and do an internal to make sure I'm not dialating or anything. They also check my urine for UTI or blood in the urine. I don't know how common spotting is in pregnancy but I know it scares the heck out of me because it makes me think something is wrong. I always see my doctor (midwife). She is very thourough and always checks for problems, she hasn't found anything to be wrong so far, and that reassures me.

If you're having spotting I'd advise you to do the same. Spotting could indicate the start of a miscarriage, premature dilation of the cervix, or even a bladder or urinary tract infection (UTI). Get checked out just to be sure.

Answer 4

Yes spotting can be very normal during pregnancy and research suggests about 1/3 of all women spot or bleed and go on to have healthy pregnancies.

Some causes of spotting can be an internal exam or ultrasound, sex or bowel movement.

If you are concerned, you can call your doctor and often they'll have you come in to listen to the heartbeat. Just keep in mind, if you have an internal exam, that can irritate the cervix a bit and cause more spotting or bleeding so be prepared.

I hope this helps. I bled quite a bit throughout my second trimester with my son and carried him to term.

Answer 5

Yes, and no. I'm leaning though towards the no side. I spotted real light, but I still went to my doctor's office and they hospitilized me for dehydration because I had excessive nausea all the time, and they kept me for 2 days. So check with your doctor, and most likely they will tell you to come in to make sure everything is okay, and go from there.

Answer 6

in my personal experience of having 6 children and having my mom who is a labor and delivery nurse I would consider this to be normal.I think that 4 out of 6 of my pregnancies I did spot .When I did call the doctor he explained that it could be for many different reasons,and depending on how far along you are then different reasons would be considered normal.A few are after intercourse,mucus plug is starting to break,to much time on your feet,or doing to many strenuous activities.

Answer 7

Red blood is something to worry about and talk to your doctor about as soon as possible. If it is pink or light brown, that is fairly normal, but mention it to your doc. anyway. (I had spotting with both pregnancies).

Answer 8

As long as it's just spotting, it's normal. If you have cramps along with it or if it gets heavy then you should talk to your doctor.

Answer 9

You will need to let you doc check u out on that. With my 1st child i spotted and had to put on bed rest for one month. and with my last i miscarried, so ask your doc he can tell u what needs to be done of anything.

Answer 10

Yes, it is a normal occurrence in most cases. You should, however, call your doctor and let them know. They may want you to come in just to make sure everything is alright.