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

relate to minor conditions such as cervical ectropion and cervical polyp, and in another 40%, no specific cause is found.APH occurs in around 3% of pregnancies and about a quarter of these relate to one of two potentially serious conditions, placenta

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