Normal bleeding during pregnancy vs. cause for alarm

Obstetrician Paul Crane, MD, explains how bleeding during pregnancy is extremely common, and what the signs and symptoms of abnormal bleeding are
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Normal bleeding during pregnancy vs. cause for alarm

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Bleeding in pregnancy is extremely common. Upwards of 50 percent of all people have some bleeding and usually, it is not too significant. If somebody has bleeding that is not more than spotting, I usually recommend that people take it easy that day, get off their feet, don't exercise, don't have intercourse. If they haven't seen their physician in some time, make sure that they get seen in the next day or two. If someone is farther along in pregnancy, it might be a sign that the cervix is starting to change. Labor might be coming soon, and it might be appropriate that someone is checked sooner rather than later. If there is a question, the best thing to do is call their provider.

Obstetrician Paul Crane, MD, explains how bleeding during pregnancy is extremely common, and what the signs and symptoms of abnormal bleeding are

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Paul Crane, MD

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Paul Crane, MD, is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and has practiced for more than 30 years. He specializes in natural childbirth and VBAC births in his practice in Beverly Hills. Paul is the father of six children ranging in age from 18 to 40. In his free time, he enjoys photography. Even after 30 years, one of his favorite things to do is deliver babies. 

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Bleeding in pregnancy is extremely common. Upwards of 50 percent of all people have some bleeding and usually, it is not too significant. If somebody has bleeding that is not more than spotting, I usually recommend that people take it easy that day, get off their feet, don't exercise, don't have intercourse. If they haven't seen their physician in some time, make sure that they get seen in the next day or two. If someone is farther along in pregnancy, it might be a sign that the cervix is starting to change. Labor might be coming soon, and it might be appropriate that someone is checked sooner rather than later. If there is a question, the best thing to do is call their provider.