Once you have succesfully passed through the first trimester you should feel accomplished and positive about carrying your child. Your chances of a miscarraige has drastically dropped, and you are enjoying the sound and feel of your precious baby growing inside. You still have two trimesters to go before you are holding your bundle of love in your arms, and you must still be careful to take care of yourself and your baby. Bleeding can still happen in the second half of your pregnancy and can sometimes be a very serious complication. Common minor bleeding in the second and third trimesters may include an inflamed cervix or growths on the cervix, which can be treated with medications. If you experience heavy bleeding in the second or third trimesters of your...

Studies have shown that bleeding in the first trimester is normal. 20-30% of women experience some bleeding in their early pregnancy without cause for alarm, spotting is especially normal. Bleeding can be caused by a variety of factors in the first trimester some are, implantation bleeding, infection in the pelvic cavity or urinary tract, and sexual intercourse. Implantation bleeding can occur as early as 6-12 days after conception. Some women spot for a few hours with implantation bleeding and others spot for a few days. It is important to let your doctor know of any bleeding that you are having so he can help you figure out why you are experiencing this. If you have an infection he can help you get rid of it. Your doctor will want to check your HCG levels...

Sadly not every pregnancy produces a beautiful, healthy baby. Statistics show that 15-20% of pregnancies result in a miscarriage. Most miscarriages cannot be prevented, and usually happen within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, although it is possible to miscarry throughout the first half of the pregnancy. A miscarriage is the body’s way of dealing with a pregnancy that is not healthy, and the fetus is not growing and progressing. When a woman has a miscarriage it does not mean that she is unhealthy or cannot have healthy children in the future. Lots of women have had healthy pregnancies after experiencing a miscarriage. There are many reasons that a woman might have a miscarriage. The most common reason is because the baby has chromosomal...

Keeping a close bond with your partner while pregnant is an important key to staying happy in your relationship. Your partner can provide lots of emotional support and make you feel loved. Some partners like to keep their bond close by continuing with their sexual intercourse. In most cases this is safe for the woman and the baby, although bleeding afterward may occur. Some women notice bleeding almost immediately after intercourse, but it may take up to 24 hours to happen. If you do bleed after having sexual intercourse pay attention to how much and what kind of bleeding you are experiencing. Contact your doctor immediately and let him know that you are bleeding and that you have also just engaged in sexual intercourse. Your doctor will want to know how much...

Any mother knows that there is no greater joy than carrying a child. The intense love that a mother feels for her child is one of the greatest emotions ever experienced. Being pregnant can be scary especially for a first time mom, who may not know what to expect. There are a lot of variables to making a healthy baby and that is the final goal any mother is trying to achieve. It is not uncommon for a woman to bleed during pregnancy. If this does happen you should contact you OB doctor and let him know how much blood you are losing. You should wear a pad or panty liner so you can monitor how much you are bleeding. While bleeding you should not wear a tampon or introduce anything into the vaginal area, like douche or sexual intercourse. Bleeding does not happen...