Blood loss and miscarriage

Blood loss during the^1st trimester

It is common to experience vaginal bleeding early in pregnancy. This can really scare you, fortunately it is not always necessary. Blood loss can have several causes and can be harmless.

The bleeding can be caused by the implantation of the foetus in the uterus, or by the bursting of a blood vessel at the cervix. The bleeding will stop on its own and you will have no abdominal pain.

It is also possible that the blood loss is a sign that the fetus is not developing properly and is a signal of the start of a miscarriage. During a miscarriage, the foetus is expelled. The blood loss is accompanied by menstrual-like cramps. The cause of miscarriage may be that the foetus is not healthy. This prevents the pregnancy from developing further.

Many women are startled when they see vaginal bleeding. Is there bleeding and are you worried? If so, please contact us. In many cases, we can check with ultrasound to see if everything seems okay with the baby.

Do you have severe abdominal pain in the^1st trimester? If so, please let us know this as well.

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Blood loss during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters:

When blood loss occurs later in pregnancy, it is always wise to call the midwife. Again, blood loss is not always cause for concern, but it is important to discuss it with the midwife. You can reach us for this any day of the week.

Period after miscarriage:

Physical recovery after a spontaneous miscarriage or curettage is usually smooth. For 1 to 2 weeks, you may lose blood and/or brown discharge. The next period appears after about 4-6 weeks.

Many women and their partners go through a difficult time emotionally around and after a miscarriage. How you recover from this differs for everyone. A new pregnancy can be extra exciting after a miscarriage. We remain available to you if you still have questions about your (emotional) recovery after a miscarriage. You are not alone in this and for many women it helps to talk about it.