Anyone else spotting during pregnancy?

[Anonymous]

This is my 2nd pregnancy and I'm about 23 weeks along., but didn't have this problem with my first pregnancy I have been spotting and have been in to see the Dr. twice. We determined the main episodes were because of "marital relations" which we stopped a couple of weeks ago. But I still have light spotting every other day. Has this happened to you? Just curious if I'm alone in this experience.

[Anonymous]

Did he check your cervix? Did he do an u/s? I would ask for those.

[Anonymous]

Yep, I spotted every day for the first 7 weeks of pregnancy. Then I had a break and then at about 10 weeks, I had what I would describe as a gush of blood and then spotting for several days. Have had several ultrasounds since and everything is fine. My Dr. said that some people just bleed more easily (it's true--I also bruise really easily) and sometimes when things are growing/moving/more sensitive, you can spot. It's generally nothing to worry about unless you are bleeding heavily and cramping. I can see how you'd be nervous though if it didn't happen to you the first time.

[Anonymous]

Have you been tested for bacterial vaginosis or a yeast infection? Either of these can make your tissues more irritated, which can lead to bleeding. (Experienced this 18 and 20 weeks... am now 28 weeks with no further problems).

[Anonymous]

OP here. Yep Dr. checked the cervix and did an u/s. Both normal and in good shape. I go back in two weeks and will let him know it is still happening a little bit.

I'm not too worried about it - though it is freaking my husband out. I'm guessing the cervix is just taking time to heal from intercourse and maybe my body is a little different the 2nd time around. Dr. said "do it like a grandmother" - i[ hello I already am! Only problem is that I am SO RANDY (best side affect of pregnancy for me) and now have to put the kabash on it.