Consult this PDF if you notice any vaginal bleeding while pregnant, whether it’s just a little spotting or more profuse blood loss. This is a significant symptom that should always be reported to your doctor as soon as possible, even though in the majority of cases there is no threat to the pregnancy. If you observe vaginal bleeding, regardless of the probable reason, you should go to bed and rest until you receive medical assistance.
MISCARRIAGE
Miscarriage (also known as spontaneous abortion) is the removal of a fetus from the uterus before the 28th week of pregnancy. It happens in a considerable number of pregnancies, often before a woman realizes she is pregnant.
Symptoms
Vaginal bleeding is frequently the first indicator of a threatened miscarriage. Usually, the bleeding ceases and the pregnancy proceeds normally. However, bleeding might be accompanied with abdominal cramping or, in some situations, backache.
Treatment
A threatening miscarriage is typically treated with total bed rest. Admission to a hospital is sometimes advised. An ultrasound scan may be performed to ensure that the pregnancy is progressing normally. If your doctor thinks that a miscarriage is inevitable or if you have already lost the baby, you will most likely be admitted to the hospital and the contents of the uterus may be removed under general anesthesia. Most women who have suffered a miscarriage are able to conceive again without trouble and have a normal pregnancy.