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Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy
- Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
- Symptoms & Signs
- Diagnosis & Tests
- Prevention & Expectations
- Treatment & Monitoring
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy means bleeding that happens at any time during pregnancy before the delivery of the baby.
What is going on in the body?
There are many causes of vaginal bleeding in pregnancy. It occurs in as many as 20% of pregnant women during the first trimester, or first three months of pregnancy. Bleeding can also take place later in pregnancy. A healthcare provider should check into any vaginal bleeding during pregnancy. Some causes of bleeding are not of concern. However, others may be life-threatening to the mother and baby.
Bleeding may be related to conditions other than the pregnancy itself. For example, vaginal tears or certain infections may lead to vaginal bleeding.
What are the causes and risks of the condition?
Following are some causes of vaginal bleeding during pregnancy:
Common causes of bleeding in late pregnancy are as follows: