The progression is usually linear in nature. What that means is this; Whether or not you planned and prepared to become pregnant is irrelevant...the first thing is the discovery. Then comes the realization; this is where it dawns on you that you are a carrier of new life. And then one day when you are not watching and when you are least expecting it, you find yourself bleeding! Now you begin to frantically enquire of yourself what the various causes may be..."am I losing my baby?"; "am I dying?"; "am I injured, if so, how come I don't feel any pain?" This article will help calm these fears by reveling 8 common causes of bleeding when pregnant and 4 ways to go about preventing or calming it.
Eight Common Causes
1. During your first trimester, engaging in sexual intercourse may result in bleeding. This is due to the fact that your cervix is now sensitive and tender. It is not an indication of an infection, neither is it something to fret over. If you need reassurance, talk to your health care giver.
2. About 20% of all pregnancies result in miscarriages during the first trimester - that is, during the first 12 weeks of your pregnancy. Bleeding during pregnancy may also be as a result of miscarriage.
3. This bleeding may also be caused by what is termed as "implantation bleeding". Implantation bleeding occurs when the egg in embed into the wall of the uterus or womb and is a normal occurrence which doesn't warrant your panicking.
4. Ectopic pregnancy is also another reason why you may bleed. This condition is characterized by the implantation of the egg elsewhere besides the uterus. Statistics indicate that this condition occurs in 60% of pregnancies.
5. Bleeding may also be caused by the presence of an infection in either your urinary tract or your pelvic cavity.
6. In the later part of your pregnancy, if you notice any bleeding, it could be due to placental abruption. Placental abruption occurs when the placenta becomes detached from the wall of the uterus during labor or before labor.
7. Occurring in 1 out of 200 pregnancies, placenta previa may cause bleeding and should be taking care of immediately.
8. Pre-term labor is also another condition that may be responsible for the bleeding which you are experiencing.
Four Simple Preventions
1. Keep Your Head - There is nothing as bad as worrying yourself sick during this time. The fact that you are bleeding does not mean that you are miscarrying your unborn baby. You must realize, and take solace in the realization, that statistics indicate that up to 20 - 30 percent of pregnant women experience some degree of bleeding during their first trimester and more than half of those who do don't end up having miscarriages.
2. You should always put on a panty liner or wear a pad once you discover that you are bleeding. The aim here is to monitor the frequency and volume of your bleeding and what color it is. This allows you to give your health care giver helpful information
3. Abstain from sex during this time - that is, while bleeding. This is so that you don't aggravate a condition that is already delicate. You should also stay away from tampons.
4. Keep your midwife, doctor, or health care giver in the loop at all times. You should ensure that they are aware of any bleeding that occurs so that you can take advantage of their knowledge and experience.
Pregnant Bleeding - 8 Common Causes & 4 Simple Ways to Prevent It!
