Light Bleeding in Early Pregnancy: Causes & What to Do

Question
Im about 14 weeks into my pregnancy and just yesterday morning I experienced some light bleeding and it really freaked me out. I don't have a doctor yet but I went to the ER and they said everything seemed to be fine after giving me an ultrasound, but they couldn't tell me why I was bleeding...The bleeding or spotting (whatever it is called) is light and itas been coming and going since yesterday morning. I'm concerned it could lead to a misscarriage....I did have intercourse the night before the bleeding started so could that be the reason why? it hasnt stopped yet and a wierd thing is that its around this time that I would have gotten my period too!

Answer
Dear nindy

This is not normal and your case is most likely a case of threatened abortion. The most important line of management is complete bed rest for 2-3 days after stoppage of bleeding, no heavy lifting, excercise, sex or household activities. It is due to mild separation of the placenta and the sonographer, if with enough obstetric experience, should have been able to detect so.

Chances of continuation of pregnancy versus miscarriage is 1 to 1.

Good Luck