Pregnant women need to properly monitor their body and if any complications are found, they should be immediately brought to the notice of the doctor. Though bleeding during pregnancy is a signal that all is not well with the mother but during the early phase of pregnancy minor bleeding is common in some women.  However, if bleeding is heavy or if continues for a long time then proper medical consultation is required.

During the first trimester, bleeding is common.  Infact implantation bleeding which occurs 10-14 days after the fertilization is very common among women. However, if the bleeding continues then it is a dangerous signal and you got to consult your doctor.  Bleeding if accompanied by fever, cramps, chills might be an indication of miscarriage which occurs in the first twelve weeks of pregnancy.  Bleeding during pregnancy is also a symptom of Ectopic pregnancies which is fatal both for the baby and the mother.  The disease is accompanied by severe internal bleeding.

Although during the second and the third trimester bleeding must stop but if the bleeding continues then proper medical treatment is must.  Bleeding during pregnancy in the later stage is an indication of some serious problem. Cervix infection is one of the major reasons of bleeding during this period.

Sexually transmitted diseases and yeast infections often result in the infection of the cervix which results in bleeding.  Proper treatment may help you to get rid of it.  However, the disease should not be taken lightly because bleeding during pregnancy in the second trimester or in the third trimester may be also an indication of stillbirth and miscarriage.

So it is always better to be under the guidance of a proper gynecologist during the pregnancy period. Bleeding during pregnancy is though common especially in early stages but the gynecologist must be informed about it.