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What Causes Heavy Bleeding And Swelling During A Pregnancy?

I am about four week pregnant and bleeding. I have an appointment next week but I am scared now. THey said it would be implantantion bleeding but from what I have read it is to heavy for that. I have had no pain other that feeling a little swollen down there and it is not even really uncomfortable. IS there a chance that the baby is still ok?
Mon, 21 Dec 2015
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Hallow Dear,

How and by whom your pregnancy was diagnosed? If it was a confirmed pregnancy, you cannot take this bleeding lightly.

Any amount of bleeding during any stage of pregnancy is alarming; it is not a good sign. Implantation bleeding is never so heavy; and moreover, it should be labelled as implantation bleeding only after ruling out the other causes which can threaten the pregnancy.

Fortunately, you do not have any pain. So even if it is threatened miscarriage, it can be managed by Progesterone. The other probable cause of such bleeding can be due to molar pregnancy which may be diagnosed by hCG estimation and/or ultrasonography. Any cervical lesion also may cause bleeding; however it would not be such heavy and continuous bleeding.

Please restrict yourself to the bed, use sanitary napkins and save them for doctor's inspection. I am advising you not to wait for your scheduled appointment with the Obstetrician due in next week; report to the Obstetrician ASAP for proper diagnosis and appropriate management to save the pregnancy.

Hope this helps you.

Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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What Causes Heavy Bleeding And Swelling During A Pregnancy?

Hallow Dear, How and by whom your pregnancy was diagnosed? If it was a confirmed pregnancy, you cannot take this bleeding lightly. Any amount of bleeding during any stage of pregnancy is alarming; it is not a good sign. Implantation bleeding is never so heavy; and moreover, it should be labelled as implantation bleeding only after ruling out the other causes which can threaten the pregnancy. Fortunately, you do not have any pain. So even if it is threatened miscarriage, it can be managed by Progesterone. The other probable cause of such bleeding can be due to molar pregnancy which may be diagnosed by hCG estimation and/or ultrasonography. Any cervical lesion also may cause bleeding; however it would not be such heavy and continuous bleeding. Please restrict yourself to the bed, use sanitary napkins and save them for doctor s inspection. I am advising you not to wait for your scheduled appointment with the Obstetrician due in next week; report to the Obstetrician ASAP for proper diagnosis and appropriate management to save the pregnancy. Hope this helps you. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri