Bleeding or Pain in Earlier Pregnancy

Bleeding  in Pregnancy

What does vaginal bleeding and pain mean during early pregnancy ?

Vaginal bleeding and/or cramping pain in the early stages of pregnancy are common and do not always mean that there is a problem. However, bleeding and/or pain can be a warning sign of a miscarriage or, less commonly, of other complications of early pregnancy.

 What should I do if I have bleeding and/or pain in the first 3 months?

 If you have any bleeding and/or pain, you should contact your doctor.

What will happen when I attend hospital?

 You will be asked about your symptoms and the date of your last period. You will also be asked by (Dr Pulkit Nandwani )about previous pregnancies and your general health. You may need to have:

 • a urine sample tested to confirm that you are pregnant

 • an ultrasound scan. You may be advised to have either a transvaginal scan (where a probe is gently inserted in your vagina) or a transabdominal scan (where the probe is placed on your abdomen) or occasionally both. A transvaginal scan may be recommended as it gives a clearer image. Neither scan increases your risk of having a miscarriage.

• a speculum and/or a vaginal examination to check the neck of the womb for any apparent cause of bleeding and/or pain.

• blood test(s) to check your blood group and/or the level of your pregnancy hormone.

What treatment will be available?
Usually early pregnancy little bleeding does not require any treatment but depending on your reports and amount of bleeding, your doctor may advise few hormonal injections and medicines to stop bleeding and prevent it from recurring.
Rarely bed rest may also be advised.

Source: https://www.rcog.org.uk/