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

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

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

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

.Cervical erosion: hormones can affect the cervix.What to do:Contact your midwife of GP. If the bleeding is light and you're not inpain, it's probably nothing to worry about.What you'll notice: Dark red or dark brown blood. There may also be abdominal pain, often

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