Conference moira::parenting_v3

    
    While my sister was pregnant she had started bleeding.  The problem
    ended up being that the baby was breaking veins.  Each time this
    happened they would go to the hospital.  Well the doctor decided to do
    an ultrasound and see what was going on and that is when they saw the 
    baby in action.  
    
    						carol
    

    I too had bleeding while pregnant with my first.  I was 27 weeks along
    and was sent to the hospital for an ultra sound.  No problem was
    detected and I only had one other occurance and again another ultra
    sound, an internal exam and no problem was found.  I had a healthy,
    8lb. 10 oz. baby girl!
    
    Don't feel bad about "second guessing" your doctor.  I changed Dr.'s in
    my third month because I did not agree with or feel comfortable with
    that Dr.  It dosen't hurt to get a second opinion to alleviate your
    worry.  I would.
    
    
    Good Luck!
    Kim
     

Also, the cervix becomes very soft during pregnancy.  Sexual intercourse or
an internal exam could cause bleeding of the cervix.

    I also had two episodes of bleeding.  As in reply.3, my cervix was very
    soft and something as simple as a hard sneeze would trigger it.  After
    numerous trips to the Dr., I finally accepted that this was just part
    of my pregnancy and relaxed.  I ended up with a wonderful and healthy
    baby girl last March.  I know it's worrisome and I hope these few words
    provide some comfort to you.
    
    Sandie
    

    Just an update.... I went to the doctor on Friday, he checked my blood
    pressure (100/64), my weight (I gained another 2 lbs), swelling (my
    feet were a little swollen), baby heartbeat (normal.. very strong), and
    then he did an internal exam.  The minute he put the speculum (I think
    this is what it's called) a gush of blood started oozing.  I think he
    thought I was making it up the whole time.  Anyway he sent me for a
    sonogram immediately and told me to stay off my feet when I got home.
    So now I'm home off my feet waiting for the results of the sonogram. 
    The baby is fine, we think that it is just me.  I'll let you know what
    happens.
    
    Zina

    Zina,
    
    Good Luck - Do whatever the doctor says - at 29 weeks, you can see the
    'end of the tunnel' and this will make it easier if you must stay in
    bed for the rest of the pregnancy..
    
    Keep us informed - we care !!!!!!!!!!!!!
    
    
    Leeann
     

    Update....
    
    The bleeding continued over the weekend and got really heavy on
    Sunday.  I panicked and called the doctor.  He told me to get into bed
    and not get out until he called with the Sonogram results.  I was in
    bed until Monday afternoon when he called.  There is no sign of
    placenta previa and the baby is coming along fine.  He said that the
    blood vessels on the cervix are so inflamed that any irritation will
    cause them to bleed.  He told me to rest for another day and then I
    could go back to work.
    
    Basically I figure it will probably continue to bleed up until delivery
    and I'm just going to have to live with it.  Of course he said if it
    continued to bleed heavily I would have to stay in bed for the
    remaining 11/10 weeks.
    
    Thanks so much for all your support... it really helped.
    
    Thanks,
    Zina

Hi Zina,

Just thought I would also let you know that I too starting spotting (not 
exactly bleeding heavy) about two months before my due date.  I had ultra-
sounds and also an internal exam.  My doctor told me that I was bleeding from
the cervix and that there was nothing wrong with my pregnancy.

Well, two months later (plus 13 days), I was late, I delivered a beautiful,
healthy 7 lb. 5 oz. baby girl.  

Try to relax and do what the doctor says.  I was extremely  careful and did
exactly what the doctor said.  I know others can do everything, but with the 
spotting, I didn't want to take any chances.

P.S.  I also spotted at the very beginning of my pregnancy.