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Bleeding Heavy While Pregnant - Know How Complicated It Can Be!

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Dr. Dimpy IraniGynaecologist • 27 Years Exp.MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology, MBBS, DGO, DNB
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If you are pregnant with your first child and you are aware that you don't get your periods during this phase, naturally you may be scared if you suddenly start getting your periods. Your natural instinct says that you are experiencing a miscarriage. Although it is worrisome, if you bleed during your pregnancy, it is, however, a very common phenomenon during the first trimester. However, if it continues to happen, you need to consult your gynecologist as soon as possible.

Let us see the reasons for which you may encounter heavy bleeding during early pregnancy

  • You can experience bleeding if you have sex during the early phases of your pregnancy. This is because the cervix becomes softer due to pregnancy and gets increased blood flow during the thrust. This bleeding doesn't harm the baby, so there is nothing to be scared of.
  • When you are pregnant, the primary fertilization of eggs happens in the fallopian tube. After that, the eggs are then implanted in the uterine wall. During this phase, you can encounter bleeding. You may find it similar to the menstrual bleeding with a slight change in the color, but there is not much to worry.
  • You may experience sudden bleeding if the fertilized eggs are embedded in the wall of the fallopian tube instead of the uterus. This condition is called Ectopic Pregnancy and can lead to the rupture of the fallopian tubes once the embryo grows bigger in size. This is a serious situation and you need to consult a doctor as soon as possible.

However, you cannot rule out the chances of miscarriage. So, if you are really scared of intermittent bleeding when you are expecting, it's best to go for medical care as soon as possible.

In case you have a concern or query you can always consult a specialist & get answers to your questions!
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