Bleeding in Later Pregnancy

Bleeding during pregnancy is never good news and always something that should be reported to a doctor, but it has different significance at different points in pregnancy. In the first trimester it might be a sign of miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy but might also occur in a normal pregnancy for a variety of reasons.

When bleeding happens later in pregnancy, however, it's never normal short of having a bloody show around the time your baby is due to be born. Always call the doctor right away if you are having later pregnancy spotting or bleeding to rule out complications that might threaten your baby.

More information:

• Bleeding in the Second and Third Trimester