Spotting During Early Pregnancyby Kimmama | More from this Blogger 10 Jun 2009 03:15 AM When I was about six weeks pregnant with my son, I started experiencing intermittent spotting and became very concerned. I called my doctor right away and scheduled an exam and some blood work. The doctor ended up doing an ultrasound and was unable to find anything wrong with the baby. He diagnosed me with a sensitive cervix and ordered pelvic rest (no sex!) for two weeks. He also told me to get plenty of rest and drink lots of water. After a few days the spotting stopped and did not return for the rest of my pregnancy. Spotting can be very scary, especially for a first time mom or someone who has experienced a previous miscarriage. However, the thing to remember is that spotting occurs in 20-30% of pregnancies, and by itself, doesn't necessarily indicate a serious problem. In addition to a sensitive cervix, spotting may be caused by implantation (6-12 days after conception) or an infection in the urinary tract or pelvic cavity. If you experience spotting, call your doctor. Even if there is nothing wrong, a visit with your obstetrician or midwife can ease your mind. In the meantime, get your feet up and drink plenty of water. During pregnancy, it is even more important to drink plenty of water because your body is significantly increasing its blood supply for the baby. Bright red spotting or heavy bleeding accompanied by cramping or sharp pains can be a sign of something much more serious. You should call your physician immediately, as you could be suffering a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. In addition, if you are spotting:
Try not to worry too much until you've had the chance to talk to your doctor. Worrying will not help and will make it harder for you to rest, which is important. Related Articles: What is Rh Factor and Why is it Important? Learn more about Kimmama  Kim is a freelance writer and stay at home mom to her newborn, Micah. She has been married to her husband, Eric, since 2006. Relevantpregnancy tags User Comments SarahPirolli (176) 29 Jun 2009 06:39 PMIt is so helpful to keep in mind that bleeding can be normal in pregnancy. I didn't know that at first and I completely broke down when I was 6 weeks along and saw some pink! I ended up having a lot of bleeding "scares" throughout my first trimester, but in the end had a healthy and beautiful little girl. Thanks for posting this for all those newly pregnant gals out there. I know I wish I'd read something like this before I went into a panic! Discuss this article
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