During Pregnancy Spotting

Causes of During Pregnancy Spotting

Reasons for during pregnancy spotting include implantation bleeding, miscarriage, an ectopic pregnancy, various infections, sexual intercourse, placental problems, preterm labor, and actual labor.

Implantation Bleeding

Implantation bleeding is light spotting probably caused when the fetus implants into the uterus a few days after fertilization, though no one is exactly sure what causes it. It usually occurs around the time you would get your period and some people confuse it with a light period. Implantation bleeding occurs in a minority of women.

Miscarriage

During pregnancy spotting may be an early sign of miscarriage. If you notice any abdominal pain or cramping combined with spotting, you should contact your care provider immediately.

Ectopic Pregnancy

You may notice vaginal spotting if you have an ectopic pregnancy. This is a very serious condition when the fetus implants into the fallopian tubes or ovaries rather than the uterus. If the ectopic pregnancy isn’t caught early, the fetus will grow until the fallopian tube ruptures, resulting in bleeding and abdominal pain. If the situation is not treated quickly, it can lead to death. Again, if you notice abdominal pain or cramping combined with spotting, you should contact your care provider immediately.

Infections

Yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, and STDs can cause during pregnancy spotting. Some STDs such as trichomoniasis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and herpes have serious implications for you, your baby, and your birth. You should notify your care provider if you suspect you have one. Yeast infections cause no problems for you or your baby, other than obvious discomfort.

Sexual Intercourse

Sexual intercourse can cause vaginal spotting. As your pregnancy continues, the blood flow to your cervix, vagina, and perineum increases and tiny capillaries may burst during intercourse. It is nothing to concerned about, but you may want to check in with your care provider just in case.

Placental Problems

During pregnancy spotting may be also be sign of a placental problem such as placenta previa (when the placenta covers the cervix) or a placental abruption (when the placenta disenganges prematurely). These situations can be serious for you and your baby.

Premature Labor

You may notice spotting if you are going to labor early. If you notice cramping, back ache, or contractions before 37 weeks, especially if they are combined with spotting, you should contact your care provider.

Labor

For many people, labor begins with the release of the mucus plug. The mucus plug is often blood tinged and may be released over the period of a few days.

Unknown Reasons

For some women that experience spotting during pregnancy, medical experts can find no cause. If you and your baby are healthy and your care provider is aware of the situation, there is nothing to worry about.

In Conclusion

Many women experience some during pregnancy spotting. Complications are rare. Yet, you should notify your care provider if you notice any vaginal spotting, to rule out potential problems.

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