Bleeding During Pregnancy - 5 Things You Must Do Immediately!

Did you know that over 30% of women who are pregnant experience some sort of bleeding or another while pregnant? Well, they do and this statistics is according to the APA (American Pregnancy Association). In fact even something as straightforward as the implantation of the fertilized egg in the uterus' lining may cause bleeding during your first trimester. It can also be caused by something as serious as an ectopic pregnancy or a miscarriage.

If this bleeding occurs after your first trimester, then it is often something that should cause you greater concern as it may be more serious. If this occurs, you probably have a placental complication or your labor has begun. It is highly important that you know how to respond in the event that you notice that you are bleeding because knowing how to respond may save the life of both you and your unborn baby. Below you will find 5 things you need to do in the event that bleeding during pregnancy occurs.

1. Before putting on your panties or underwear, place a panty liner or a pad in it. You should monitor the intensity of your bleeding about once every hour. You can confidently conclude that your bleeding is life-threatening if your pad gets full every hour. Once you determine this, you should quickly call your doctor.

2. You need to rest; lay down quietly on your bed and relax. The idea here is for you to get of your feet. You should understand that the bleeding will be increased if you continue to move around and keep on lifting heavy things. No matter how much of a workaholic you are, remember that this is all about your baby - after s/he is out you can go ahead and keep trying to prove any point you so desire.

3. Also realize that there are some kinds of bleeding that occur before you know that you are pregnant, for instance; implantation bleeding. Therefore, you should try to find out how far along you have progressed in your pregnancy. Narrowing down the possible cause(s) of this condition will be easier if you know what stage your pregnancy is at and will allow you share more useful information with your doctor.

4. Checking for other symptoms like diarrhea, fatigue, pain, abdominal cramps, nausea, and so on will also help you narrow down what might be responsible for the bleeding. You want to ensure that you write down all the symptoms that you may be experiencing, that way you and your doctor can discuss about how they are related or tied to this condition that you are experiencing.

5. Once you notice the blood and have determined that it is not normal, you should call your midwife, doctor or obstetrician. Make sure that you give them any details and observation you may have noted. Just ensure that you allow them do the diagnosing; they will be the ones to let you know what to do next.

If what you noticed is really heavy and you feel pain in your abdominal area or cramps, then it is an indication that something more serious might be the cause of the bleeding. You should stay away from sexual intercourse at this time so as not to worsen your condition.