When preterm labor is too far along to be stopped or there are reasons that the baby should be born early, it may be necessary to deliver the baby. See Preterm Labor and Birth. Complications: Diseases or conditions that happen as a result of another disease or condition. An example is pneumonia that occurs as a result of the flu.
A complication also can occur as a result of a condition, such as pregnancy. An example of a pregnancy complication is preterm labor. Ectopic Pregnancy: A pregnancy in a place other than the uterus, usually in one of the fallopian tubes.
Egg: The female reproductive cell made in and released from the ovaries. Also called the ovum. Fallopian Tubes: Tubes through which an egg travels from the ovary to the uterus. Pap Test: A test in which cells are taken from the cervix or vagina to look for signs of cancer. Placenta: An organ that provides nutrients to and takes waste away from the fetus. Placenta Accreta: A condition in which part or all of the placenta attaches abnormally to the uterus. Placental Abruption: A condition in which the placenta has begun to separate from the uterus before the fetus is born.
Placenta Previa: A condition in which the placenta covers the opening of the uterus. Sexual Intercourse: The act of the penis of the male entering the vagina of the female.
Ultrasound Exam: A test in which sound waves are used to examine inner parts of the body. During pregnancy, ultrasound can be used to check the fetus. Uterus: A muscular organ in the female pelvis. During pregnancy, this organ holds and nourishes the fetus.
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If you have minimal blood loss and are not in severe pain, you will be assessed as a non-emergency patient and you may be referred to the Early Pregnancy Assessment Service EPAS clinic at King Edward Memorial Hospital. If you previously had an ultrasound that confirmed your pregnancy is in your uterus, the bleeding you are experiencing will not be due to ectopic pregnancy. This publication is provided for education and information purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical care.
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Does it start and stop? How much blood is there? What color is the blood bright red or dark brown? Does the blood have an odor? Do you have cramps or pain?
Do you feel weak, tired, faint, or dizzy? Have you experienced vomiting, nausea, or diarrhea? Do you have a fever? Were you recently injured such as a fall or car accident? Have you engaged in any physical activity? Are you under extra stress? When did you last have sex? Did you bleed afterward? Do you have a bleeding disorder? Women with bleeding disorders are at risk of complications during and after pregnancy.
This includes iron-deficiency anemia, bleeding during pregnancy, and serious bleeding after delivery postpartum hemorrhage. Talk to your doctor before getting pregnant if you have a bleeding disorder. Also, bleeding disorders are genetic. What is your blood type? If your blood type is Rh negative, you will need treatment with a medicine called Rho D immune globulin. This prevents complications with future pregnancies.
Questions to ask your doctor Can certain foods such as spicy foods cause bleeding? Is it best to avoid having sex throughout your entire pregnancy? Is spotting during later pregnancy normal?
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Skip to main content. Healthy pregnancy. Home Healthy pregnancy. Pregnancy - bleeding problems. Actions for this page Listen Print. Summary Read the full fact sheet. On this page. Causes of bleeding problems during pregnancy Tests for bleeding problems during early pregnancy Tests for bleeding problems during later pregnancy Treatment of bleeding problems during early pregnancy Bleeding during early pregnancy and taking care of yourself at home Where to get help.
You should go to your nearest hospital emergency department if you are experiencing: Heavy bleeding, for instance soaking two pads per hour or passing golf ball sized clots Severe abdominal pain or shoulder pain Fever or chills Dizziness or fainting Unusual smelling vaginal discharge Bleeding in the second half of your pregnancy. Causes of bleeding problems during pregnancy It is not always possible to pinpoint why a woman is bleeding during pregnancy.
Some of the many reasons may include: Miscarriage Ectopic pregnancy Implantation bleeding Placenta previa Placental abruption. Miscarriage A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy before the fetus unborn baby can survive outside the uterus womb. Ectopic pregnancy During the first trimester, vaginal bleeding can be a sign of ectopic pregnancy. Placenta previa Placenta previa occurs where the placenta is either wholly or in part inserted into the lower part of the uterus and covering the cervix.
Placental abruption This is when part or all of the placenta separates from the wall of the uterus before the birth of your baby. Tests for bleeding problems during early pregnancy It can take some time for your doctor to be sure of what the bleeding means. You may need a number of tests, which could include: Vaginal examination — to check the size of your uterus and the amount of bleeding.
This examination lasts a few minutes and may be a bit uncomfortable. Blood tests — to check your blood type and, sometimes, the levels of pregnancy hormones in your blood. Ultrasound scan — gel is rubbed on your abdomen. A hand-held scanner uses sound waves to provide pictures of the pregnancy.
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