You may wonder what symptoms during pregnancy warrant immediate medical attention and what symptoms can wait until your next prenatal visit.
Heavy Bleeding in the First Two Months
Heavy bleeding and severe pain in the pelvis, typically within the first two months of pregnancy, can indicate an ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancies occur when the fertilized egg implants in the fallopian tubes rather than making its way to the uterus where it has space to grow and develop. If not detected and treated promptly, it can result in death, according to the American Pregnancy AssociationAbdominal Cramping with Spotting
Abdominal cramping accompanied by spotting or
bleeding is an indication of a miscarriage. Miscarriages occur in 20
percent of all pregnancies and generally take place before a woman even
realizes she is pregnant. It can happen, however, as late as the 20th
week of pregnancy. In most cases, a miscarriage cannot be prevented.