on to have healthy babies.'Nothing to worry aboutBleeding in later pregnancy is less common. Cervical erosion, where hormones cause the cervix (the neck of the womb) to become fragile, may cause some light spotting. 'There's no risk to you or your baby,' says
Vaginal discharge The causes of vaginal discharge in pregnancy are the same as in non-pregnant women: hormones, infection, non-infective irritation and cervical ectropion (previously known as cervical erosion). When discussing vaginal discharge
after 13 weeks of pregnancy. If it does occur, it could be caused by cervical erosion, where the cervix becomes fragile, sometimes resulting in bleeding after sex.‘This is due to the extra oestrogen produced during pregnancy, and isn’t the slightest bit
and cause bleeding.Cervical ectropion (previously known as cervical erosion) is quite common in pregnancy. A 'soft' fragile area develops on the outside of the cervix. This area can bleed at any time, but is more likely to bleed if touched, so commonly
In the early months...What you'll notice:Light reddish-brown spotting, in some cases after sexWhat it could be:Breakthrough bleeding: can happen when your period would be due. Implantation bleeding: when the egg attaches to the womb wall.Cervical
your period would be due. Implantation bleeding: when the egg attaches to the womb wall. Cervical erosion: hormones can affect the cervix.What to do: Contact your midwife or GP. If the bleeding is light and you're not in pain, it's probably nothing