Maternal bleeding, or bleeding during pregnancy and delivery, can mean a number of things. It is possible that maternal bleeding is a.) a symptom of early pregnancy, b.) a sign of a more serious condition, or c.) an emergency situation (maternal hemorrhaging). Some women experience light bleeding, or spotting, early in their pregnancies. This is often due to implantation bleeding or cervical bleeding, both of which generally pose no serious threat to the mother or baby. However, because it may be difficult to know for sure that one of these is the cause of bleeding, it is important to consult a medical professional if there is any bleeding during pregnancy. As the fertilized egg implants in the uterine lining, some women may experience spotting (a few drops of blood every now and then). This is called implantation bleeding, and it can occur in the first 1-2 weeks after conception. Often, women mistake implantation bleeding for a light period and do not yet know they are pregnant. Early in pregnancy, additional blood vessels develop in the cervical area. As a result, the cervix may bleed more easily after sexual intercourse or a procedure such as a pap smear .
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