Understanding Post-Coital Bleeding: Causes & When to Worry

Question
Hi!
My name is Stormy.  I am a proud mom of 4 and pregnant again.  The first day of my last LMP is 4/12/06.  By my calculations that puts me a little over 6 weeks.  I am concerned because twice after sex I have had a tiny spot of pink blood when I wiped.  It is never more and there is no cramping.  I never had post coital bleeding so I am not sure what causes it.  I had bleeding 2 times in previous pregnancy with my twins due to a low lying placenta and a bligted ovu I had. How common is this type of bleeding? And what should I do?

Thanks,
Stormy

Answer
HI Stormy.

congratulations on your pregnancy! You should be due January 19 then.....

I would check with your doctor, I am sure the bleeding is nothing to be concerned about, you know the blood vessels around the cervix get swollen and this could be causing the spotting...

I would think at this early stage it would be too early to have bleeding from a low lying placenta. But just to be on the safe side you should call your doctor and let him/her know about it. Take it easy in the meantime and stay hydrated. Wow 5 kids- my hat's off to you!

Do you know if this is a twin pregnancy or not yet? i am assuming it is a singleton.

Good luck! andi