Pregnancy and Spotting

While many women are afraid of spotting, pregnancy and spotting is a normal condition in early pregnancy. This condition is often accompanied by symptoms such as cramping in the lower abdomen and low back pain due to the endometrium building up a thick bed of blood vessels, and some of that blood is released from the uterine wall

What causes the alarm is it similar to the process that leads to miscarriage, so if you are spotting and are concerned, notify your health care provider immediately. Pregnancy and spotting are generally viewable when you have a hard day exercising, work excessively or after sexual intercourse.

If spotting occurs during any of those activities or other times where physical effort is required, stop for a while, reduce the intensity of your physical effort or mark a limit to some of them. Even if spotting has ceased, observe any secondary sign that may occur and seek medical help if necessary.

Pregnancy and spotting during the second or third trimester may become threatening and it is advisable to visit your health care provider for an exam in order to eliminate any complications that may be coming your way. Be aware if your pain is increasing and the bleeding is heavier, or if there are symptoms of fever and passage of tissue or clots.

There are diverse factors contributing with pregnancy and spotting, including infections, implantation bleeding, placental problems, ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage, normal labor during the third trimester, or an unknown cause that might be treatable after a medical examination.

An ultrasound may help your doctor to verify if your uterus is growing as expected and the spotting is normal.

Also see: Pregnancy Spotting