Bleeding when pregnant occurs in almost about 20% of pregnant women and the cause is not always dangerous. Even so, pregnant women still need to be vigilant and recognize the differenceAmong normal bleeding dengan dangerous, and what to do.
Bleeding during pregnancy in the first 3 months of pregnancy or the first trimester is not always dangerous, but still needs to be watched out for. Bloody discharge from the vagina during early pregnancy can appear in the form of spots or blood droplets that are visible on underwear.
However, sometimes the bleeding that occurs can be more and make pregnant women need pads so as not to wet the underwear.
Causes of Bleeding When Pregnant Young
One of the common causes of bleeding during early pregnancy is implantation bleeding, which is bleeding that occurs due to the attachment of the fertilized egg to the uterine wall. This may appear as spotting or light bleeding for a few days, but not as long and as much as menstruation.
Sometimes, bleeding during early pregnancy can also be caused by intercourse or hormonal changes. In addition, bleeding during early pregnancy can also be caused by more dangerous factors, such as miscarriage, pregnancy, infection, or ectopic pregnancy.
If the blood that appears is only a little and can stop immediately within a few days, this is probably not a dangerous condition.
However, if the blood that comes out during early pregnancy is quite a lot or is accompanied by other symptoms, such as fever, pain or cramps that don't stop, or a lump of tissue or flesh comes out, this complaint should be checked by a doctor.
To find out the cause of the bleeding that pregnant women experience, the doctor will perform a physical and supporting examination, such as an abdominal or transvaginal ultrasound. If necessary, the doctor may also perform blood tests.
What to do when you bleed at a young age
If pregnant women experience bleeding during early pregnancy, the initial treatment that can be done is to rest with bed rest (bed rest) quick. After that, there are several steps that pregnant women can take, namely:
- Lie down and minimize standing and walking time. If necessary, request time off from work.
- Avoid having sex during bleeding and do not use vaginal cleansers.
- Wear pads to make it easier to calculate how much bleeding is occurring. Avoid using tampons.
- Pay attention to the color of the blood, such as pink, red-brown, bright red, and whether there are lumps of tissue or flesh.
- Watch out for bleeding if it comes out more profusely like menstruation, is fresh red, or is accompanied by stomach cramps. In addition, it is also necessary to pay close attention to bleeding that occurs continuously during young pregnancy.
If it doesn't get better or it gets worse, pregnant women need to go to the doctor right away, right? Pregnant women should also immediately see a doctor if they experience bleeding accompanied by unbearable pain or cramps in the lower abdomen or pelvis.
In addition, bleeding accompanied by tissue discharge from the vagina must also be watched out for. Any tissue that comes out during bleeding should not be removed, it may be needed during a doctor's examination.
The thing that needs to be done if the bleeding that pregnant women experience is accompanied by dizziness, fever, and even fainting is to go to the ER immediately.
If the complaint of bleeding during early pregnancy does not improve or pregnant women feel worried, you should immediately consult a doctor so that an examination and proper treatment can be carried out.
The sooner it is treated, the risk for pregnant women to experience complications in pregnancy will be lower. However, if left for too long, abnormal bleeding during early pregnancy can cause miscarriage.