<p id="page-title">Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy is any discharge of blood from the vagina during pregnancy.</p>

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<p><a id="1" name="1">Considerations</a></p>

<p>Up to 1 in 4 women have vaginal bleeding at some time during their pregnancy. Bleeding is more common in the first 3 months (first trimester), especially with twins.</p>

<h2><a id="2" name="2">Causes</a></h2>

<p><a href="https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000614.htm">During the first 3 months</a>, vaginal bleeding may be a sign of a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. Contact the health care provider right away.</p>

<p><a href="https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000627.htm">During months 4 to 9</a>, bleeding may be a sign of:</p>

<p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The placenta separating from the inner wall of the uterus before the baby is born (<a href="https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000901.htm">abruptio placentae</a>)</p>

<p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Miscarriage</p>

<p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The placenta is covering all or part of the opening to the cervix (<a href="https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000900.htm">placenta previa</a>)</p>

<p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Vasa previa</p>

<p>Other possible causes of vaginal bleeding during pregnancy:</p>

<p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001494.htm">Cervical polyp</a>&nbsp;or growth</p>

<p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Early labor (bloody show)</p>

<p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000895.htm">Ectopic pregnancy</a></p>

<p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Infection of the cervix</p>

<p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trauma to the cervix from intercourse (small amount of bleeding) or recent pelvic exam</p>

<h2><a id="3" name="3">Home Care</a></h2>

<p>Avoid sexual intercourse until your provider tells you that it is safe to start having intercourse again.</p>

<p>Drink only fluids if the bleeding and cramping are severe.</p>

<p>You may need to cut down your activity or be put on bed rest at home.</p>

<p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bed rest at home may be for the rest of your pregnancy or until the bleeding stops.</p>

<p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The bed rest may be complete.</p>

<p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Or, you may be able to get up to go to the bathroom, walk around the house, or do light chores.</p>

<p>Medicine is not needed in most cases. DO NOT take any medicines without talking to your provider.</p>

<p>Talk to your provider about what to look for, such as the amount of bleeding and color of the blood.</p>

<h2><a id="4" name="4">When to Contact a Medical Professional</a></h2>

<p>Contact your provider if:</p>

<p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You have any vaginal bleeding during pregnancy. Treat this as a potential emergency.</p>

<p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You have vaginal bleeding and have placenta previa (get to the hospital right away).</p>

<p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You have cramps or labor pains.</p>

<h2><a id="5" name="5">What to Expect at Your Office Visit</a></h2>

<p>Your provider will take a medical history and perform a&nbsp;<a href="https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002274.htm">physical exam</a>.</p>

<p>You will probably have a pelvic exam as well.</p>

<p>Tests that may be done include:</p>

<p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Blood tests</p>

<p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003778.htm">Pregnancy ultrasound</a></p>

<p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ultrasound of the pelvis</p>

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<p><strong>Source:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003264.htm">https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003264.htm</a></p>

<p>Теги:&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.zdrav.kz/en/taxonomy/term/99">кровотечение</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.zdrav.kz/en/taxonomy/term/3749">вагинальное кровотечение</a></p>

<p>Синонимы:&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pregnancy - vaginal bleeding; Maternal blood loss - vaginal</p>
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