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As scary as it looks, bleeding in expectant momscan be very common.
What causes bleeding after sex during pregnancy?
This is very common and most likely your pregnancy is proceeding normally.
Light to medium bleeding after sex is usually the result of normal changes to the cervix during pregnancy.
Vaginal bleedingvery early in the first trimester can also be a sign of implantation.
About a week after conception, the fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus.
If youre having symptoms of amiscarriage, call your practitioner immediately.
Many women at risk of miscarrying can go on to have healthy pregnancies with guidance from their doctors.
Instead, wear a pad.
These could besigns of preterm laborif they happen well before your due date.
This is the result of normal changes that happen to your cervix during pregnancy.
This is the result of normal changes that happen to your cervix during pregnancy.
Most of the time, this is nothing to be concerned about.
Bleeding anytime during pregnancy, including after sex, can be stressful.
If your practitioner gives you the all-clear, know that regularsex during pregnancycan come with a lot of benefits.
So as long as there isnt a medical reason for you to avoid sex, keep it up!
