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Spotting during pregnancy

This is a common question for many pregnant women during pregnancy - what does spotting or little bleeding mean? 
First and foremost, when you see spotting or bleeding or any pink / red discharge during anytime in your pregnancy, contact your gynacologist and report immediately. Do not hesitate to ask, no matter how little it was, and what time of the day it is. There is no alternative to this step.

Now, let me share my experience as to why it may happen and what could it mean.
During first trimester if you observe light bleeding or spotting, it may be due to vaginal examination performed by the medical expert (such as a gynacologist). This does not mean that the medical practitioner isn't doing it right, but it means your vaginal entrance is little sensitive and responds to the insertion (finger or device used for vaginal check).
Another reason could be contractions of uterus. In this case some medical expert may advice you to take magnesium tablet.

Slight bleeding or Spoting during second trimester is uncommon. However, the above two reasons may still be prevalent.

Slight bleeding or Spotting during third trimester, specofically during the end pf pregnancy (in last 2 weks or so) may be signs of labour about to begin (when? no one can say for sure). Light bleeding in red or pinkish discharge may not be a concern during this time. However, brown or green discharge can be alert signs, and must be reported immediately to hospital or a doctor.

Bleeding (similar to those dueing menstrual cycle) must be also be reported immediately as it is not normal during pregnancy.

During pregnancy there are many doubts that hover in mind, I hope I could clear one of them.

Note: I am no medical practitioner and I am only sharing my experience.

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