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pregnancy Bleeding During Pregnancy Vaginal bleeding during
pregnancy is always a concern for the expectant mother. There
are many causes of vaginal bleeding and often the bleeding will
resolve without intervention. Since the bleeding may pose a risk
to you or the fetus you should always alert your doctor when you
have vaginal bleeding. What Causes Bleeding in Early Pregnancy?
Many women have vaginal spotting or bleeding in early pregnancy.
An ultrasound, or sonogram, may be performed to help determine
the reason for the bleeding. Your doctor may wish to do a pelvic
exam. This bleeding may be a result of implantation - when the
fertilized egg attaches to the uterine wall. Early in pregnancy
your doctor may order a series of blood pregnancy tests. These
tests measure the level of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in
your bloodstream. HCG is a hormone produced by the placenta
during pregnancy. Your doctor can monitor the progress of your
pregnancy in th