What should I do if I start bleeding during early pregnancy? | NHS
Some women experience a small amount of
bleeding usually in round about the time that they'd normally have a period and this is
common in pregnancy. You can also experience the same kind of heavy feeling that you feel
just before a period occurs and that's normal as well. It's nothing to be worried about
if you have light bleeding or spotting as it's due to the changes in your body, the baby is
almost always going to be absolutely fine. It is important if you get any bleeding especially
if you've got any stomach aches and cramping that you do go along to see your midwife or
your GP to get it investigated. Occasionally, it could be due to something more
serious like a miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy. Usually it's absolutely fine when you've had any
light bleeding early in the pregnancy but always remember to go and get it checked out
either with your midwife or with your GP.
