First Time Moms Blog

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 ...

It was a planned journey for me and my husband. And by planned, I simply mean, intended journey that we decided together.  So when I missed my cycle, I started testing at home, with home pregnancy kits, almost everyday. I bought from regular kit to highly efficient and over expensive test kit, to get the Good News. But it didn't work for me. The expected two red lines were either too light or didn't seem to appear at all. We decided it was time to visit the Gynecologist and be sure. Soon came in the test results from Gynecologist, where they said my HCG levels were way higher than normal. I had to ask them, if that means I am pregnant! And they said Yes! Hurray! so began the beautiful journey. First Month Appointments... I thought getting positive pregnancy result, was all that was needed. But, that wasn't all. Now, every week I would have Gynac's appointment, where they would say the expected development in my little one. They were like Milestones set for the my tiny ...