Bleeding Spot-That’s Alarm Bell

Will that be normal pregnancy symptom to have spot or bleeding during pregnancy, especially in early pregnancy?  Some pregnant women or even some books said it is possible to get the period during pregnancy.  But this must be unexceptional case or I miss any point.  So many questions come in my mind, and it is about time to learn if it is really dangerous.

Check the color, implantation bleeding is lighter than menstrual bleeding, and consists of pink or brown colored blood. It occurs when the trophoblast, or tissue that surrounds the egg, attaches to the endometrium and slowly eats its way into the lining. As it does so, it eats through the mother's blood vessels, forming blood lakes within itself. When these blood lakes form near the surface of the trophoblast, they often cause implantation bleeding.

Ectopic Pregnancy: Risk and Treatment

An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized egg attaches itself in a place other than inside the uterus. Almost all ectopic pregnancies occur in a fallopian tube, and are thus sometimes called tubal pregnancies. The fallopian tubes are not designed to hold a growing embryo; the fertilized egg in a tubal pregnancy cannot develop normally and must be treated. An ectopic pregnancy happens in 1 out of 60 pregnancies.

What causes an ectopic pregnancy?

Ectopic pregnancies are caused by one or more of the following:

An infection or inflammation of the fallopian tube can cause it to become partially or entirely blocked.

• Scar tissue left behind from a previous infection or an operation on the tube may also impede the egg's movement.
• Previous surgery in the pelvic area or on the tubes can cause adhesions.
• An abnormality in the tube's shape can be caused by abnormal growths or a birth defect.

Who is at risk for having an ectopic pregnancy?