Pregnancy Spotting - An Overview

Executive summary about Pregnancy Spotting by Apurva Shree

Pregnancy spotting can cause many pregnant mother sleepless nights but actually it is rather common. About 20% of pregnant women are prone to vaginal pregnancy spotting and so it may not actually be a cause for concern in most women.

Spotting During Pregnancy

It can be a rather scary when we experience pregnancy spotting for the first time. Pregnancy spotting is one of the most common pregnancy complications that can occur during the first trimester. The bleeding may be red, brownish or dark brown in color.

Causes Of Pregnancy Spotting
• STD infections
• Pap smears
• Sex
• Cervical polyps
• Ectopic pregnancy where the pregnancy occurs in the fallopian tubule instead of the uterus.

All of us would love a healthy pregnancy but we should not panic if there are signs of pregnancy spotting. The spotting can be a sign of pregnancy complications such as placenta pervia when the placenta is attached to the lower part of the uterus obstructing the cervical opening, placental abruption when the placenta separates from the uterus etc.

In women with highly advanced pregnancies pregnancy spotting can indicate that the delivery is imminent as the cervix softens, but at the first sign of pregnancy spotting during the later stages of your pregnancy, consult your physician and seek guidance and advice. To be on the safer side do not neglect pregnancy spotting but do not panic either.

Is Pregnancy Spotting Normal Or Abnormal?
Pregnancy spotting is pinkish mucus or blood, which is normally passed through the vagina. Pregnancy spotting can be normal or abnormal, so it is better to consult a doctor.

Normal Pregnancy Spotting And Its Reasons
Normal spotting can occur any time during your pregnancy, however in most cases it generally happens during the first trimester. If vaginal spotting occurs after conception, it can be due to the implantation of an egg in the uterus. This bleeding or spotting is lighter than the routine menstrual period and usually occurs after ovulation. Bleeding during the ovulation period occurs when the level of estrogens rise and forces the uterus to shed a lining. Such spotting is believed to be a good sign of fertility.

There are many other reasons for spotting. Sometimes, an egg bursts through the follicle, resulting in bleeding or spotting. If you are worried about spotting, consult your doctor. It can also occur if the pregnancy occurs in the fallopian tube, so it can rupture any time and can cause bleeding. Such a situation is called Ectopic pregnancy. Molar Pregnancy, wherein abnormal tissues develop in the uterus can also result in spotting.

Abnormal Pregnancy Spotting
There are several other reasons for spotting. Pregnancy spotting is also a sign of premature labor or whenever the placenta separates from the uterus, spotting can occur. There are many other possible reasons for spotting like uterine fibroids, any vaginal infection, endometriosis or any STD (Sexually Transmitted Diseases), cancer or infection.

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