What are the causes of vaginal bleeding?
There are several reasons why you may have bleeding during pregnancy, but depending on the amount of bleeding will help you determine the level of care you should have. Photo PhotoXpress There are some causes that may be not that serious but can happen in many women during the first weeks of pregnancy. You might have some spotting or light bleeding: • After sexual intercourse. • After having a vaginal exam. • When the fertilized egg is implanted in the uterus, the vaginal bleeding can be caused by fluctuating hormonal levels occurring when you would normally have your period. This is called implantation bleeding and it is perfectly normal. Do not worry because this bleeding is not associated with any risk to your baby. There are other causes that can be considered serious complication during your pregnancy. In these cases you might have heavy bleeding and even abdominal pain. • Threatened or inevitable miscarriage. This is definitely a serious cause of bleeding during pregnancy that ma
