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Light bleeding, or spotting during pregnancy is referred to as any discharge of blood (sometimes, just a few drops) from the vagina. Usually, this is very common, especially during the first trimester of pregnancy and there is no need to panic. Read this blog to find out more about spotting.
Pregnancy symptoms differ among women but the most significant symptom is a delayed or missed period.However, if you notice that your period seems unusually shorter or different (in color), it may be a sign of pregnancy. In that case, take a home pregnancy test and consult a doctor.
Spotting can happen any time from conception to the end of pregnancy. Implantation bleeding usually occurs before or during your menstruation cycle or about a week after you conceive. Generally, the color is lighter than a period and lasts from a couple of hours to a few days.
Light spotting is not a red flag during pregnancy and is caused by one of the following:
Experts opine that spotting should only last for few days, but then, it is different for different woman. Some women continue to have a lighter period for the first month or two after they get pregnant. It is advisable to get a pregnancy test done to be on the safer side.
Light bleeding or spotting during early pregnancy is different from your normal bleeding. If what you see is brown or pink in color, then that is spotting. But if the color of the blood is bright red, consider it bleeding.
Spotting does not soak a sanitary napkin or your panty liner; but bleeding requires one.
Whatever is the case, it is best to contact your doctor and seek her advice. She may advise bed rest to you for a couple of days.
It is neither easy nor right to jump into conclusions whether stress can cause bleeding during pregnancy. Pregnant women already experience stress due to fatigue, poor sleeping habits etc. Hence, it is important to understand your body and seek doctor’s opinion.
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