Anticipating Causes of Spots during Pregnancy

Spots during pregnancy are quite common complaints, especially in the early trimester of pregnancy. However, that does not mean its appearance may be ignored. In certain conditions, spots can be a sign of the possibility of more serious disorders, especially if accompanied by other symptoms that are not normal. Spots during pregnancy occur when you find red blood drops, pink, or brown that comes out of the vagina. Spots during pregnancy are quite common. About 20 percent of pregnant women experience it, especially in the first trimester of pregnancy. This condition is also more common in pregnant women through in vitro fertilization or IVF methods. Spots during pregnancy are generally not dangerous and will subside in 3-5 days. But unfortunately spots during pregnancy can also indicate more serious illnesses, including miscarriage, if accompanied by signs of other symptoms such as heavy bleeding or severe pain.

Various Causes of Spots during Pregnancy

There are many factors that cause the appearance of spots during pregnancy. Therefore, pay attention to various diseases and conditions that can be marked by the spots during pregnancy.

  • Implantation bleeding

    • One of the main causes of spots during pregnancy is the attachment of the embryo to the uterine wall. Bleeding due to the process of attaching embryos in the uterine wall is called implantation bleeding. This condition usually occurs 6-12 days after fertilization.

  • Infection in the vagina or cervix

    • Infection in one part of the reproductive organs can be a cause of the appearance of spots during pregnancy. This infection occurs due to inflammation of the vaginal wall or cervix, causing irritation. There are several factors that can trigger vaginal and cervical infections, such as sexually transmitted diseases (such as gonorrhea, herpes, and chlamydia) or non-sexual diseases (such as bacterial vaginosis).

  • The emergence of uterine polyps

    • Uterine polyps can also cause spots during pregnancy. Polyps that grow on the cervix are usually harmless and arise due to high levels of the hormone estrogen during pregnancy.

  • Irritation of the cervix

    • Spots during pregnancy can also occur due to irritation of the cervix. This irritation usually appears after you have sex, undergo a pelvic or cervical examination, to ultrasound through the vagina. However, you do not need to worry because this does not harm your fetus.

  • Placental disorders

    • Placental disorders, such as placenta previa, placental tears from the uterine wall, to the growth of the placenta that is too deep to the uterine muscle layer (placenta accreta) can also be a cause of spots during pregnancy. However, these disorders usually cause symptoms in the second or third trimester, and can be detected early through routine pregnancy examinations and ultrasound of pregnancy.

  • Ectopic pregnancy

    • Ectopic pregnancy or pregnancy outside the womb is a condition that occurs when a fertilized egg does not stick to the uterus, but grows outside the uterus like the fallopian tube. In addition to spots during pregnancy, this condition is also accompanied by symptoms of severe pain in the lower abdomen or pelvis, to severe headaches and weakness. However, cases of ectopic pregnancy only occur in 2 out of 100 pregnancies.

  • Molar pregnancy or grape pregnancy

    • Other causes of the appearance of spots during pregnancy are molar pregnancy or wine pregnancy. This condition occurs when the fertilized egg does not develop properly. As a result the pregnancy bag is formed, but the fetus does not develop in it.
To reduce the risk of developing spots during pregnancy, you can do the following ways:
  • Get enough rest, especially naps.
  • Limit strenuous physical activity.
  • Inadequate your fluid intake.
  • Lift legs when sitting or lying down.
  • Avoid lifting weights of more than 4.5 kilograms.
Women who experience spots during pregnancy without any other signs of symptoms tend to not experience any problems and still be able to undergo normal labor. But it helps you to check yourself and be aware if spots during pregnancy have turned into bleeding. Immediately consult a gynecologist if spots during pregnancy are accompanied by symptoms such as dizziness or fainting, high fever, vaginal discharge with uterine tissue, severe cramps or pain in the lower abdomen, and severe bleeding with or without pain. In some cases, spots during pregnancy in the first trimester will end in miscarriage.

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