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Bleeding after sex - 25 weeks, feeling guilty

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TotorosOcarina · 17/01/2011 09:01

Had blood this morning, i know its normal in early pregnancy but 25 weeks?

I feel really guilty as is my fault iykwim? Blush

had braxton hicks after but didn't realise was beleeding thill this morning.

am at midwives soon but just wanted to know if its not a big deal like at 6weeks etc??

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jbells · 17/01/2011 09:10

i had quite a big bleed (well IMO) at around 16 weeks afta sex, went to hosp and they sed if i wasnt bleeding now and had no cramps that it was fine and there was nothing they cud do afta 14 weeks they just prodded my belly and that was it asked wot colour the blood was etc, they didnt scan me or anything or check HB, so hopefully your midwife will and give u some reassurance

everything was fine tho and there was no further bleeding and i have a happy and healthy DD

NoSleepTonight · 17/01/2011 09:34

It's more than likely from a cervical erosion and nothing to worry about. Are you still getting the braxton hicks?

whoodoo · 17/01/2011 10:08

Yep- I had this at 16 weeks and went to hospital- it was cervical erosion - nothing serious

bluecheesefiend · 17/01/2011 10:19

I had a huge bleed at 27 weeks after sex - called doc who said go to hospital - they strapped me up to a monitor & confirmed perfect baby heartbeat and no contractions - after an inspection it turned out my cervix was super sensitive - you know how you've got about 25% more blood in your system during pregnancy - well the cervix is all engorged and intercourse basically just aggravated it. They said there was no need to abstain but poor hubby was so nervous he didn't touch me for the rest of the pregnancy - soooo frustrating!!

jbells · 17/01/2011 11:31

bluecheese- same here DP hardly came near me for the rest of the preganancy :(

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TotorosOcarina · 17/01/2011 12:17

Thanks its good to know, I didn't actually mention it to MW,
feel a bit crampy but had alot of BH in last pregnancy too so that doesn't worry me.

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GeekLove · 17/01/2011 13:16

It could simply be a result of friction leading to bleeding of the vulva. That happended to me at 25 weeks as it is normal for the tissues of the vulva to become thinner, more sensitive and engorged with blood. Was a bit of a scare though!

MandaHugNKiss · 17/01/2011 16:19

Whilst it's highly likely to be either the erosion or engorgment mentioned, I must ask if it was noted you had a low laying placenta at your 20 week scan? I presume not, but if so, you really do need this following up - I was hospitalised many times over two of my pregnancies because of that coupled with bleeding.

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TotorosOcarina · 17/01/2011 18:47

you mean the placenta is covering the cervix?

i was actually, i have to go back at 32 weeks for another scan to check its moved.

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MandaHugNKiss · 17/01/2011 18:57

In that case, PLEASE call labour and delivery to let them know. Be perfectly honest - they know pregnant women have sex! Nothing to feel guilty about! - and do mention your pain too. I don't want to scare you but this is what I was told - your baby is viable now and if the bleed is the beginning of a problem with the placenta (as the uterus gets bigger, it thins, especially near the cervix - if the placenta is covering it, it can start to peel away) then your baby is viable. Again, if it's a problem with the placenta it can become very serious very quickly.

I can only speak for my experience, but each time I bled and they knew the placenta was still covering the os, I was kept in hospital until there was no bleeding for 24 hours.

It probably IS erosion and/or engorgment - but with a low laying placenta you must get any bleed checked out.

How is the bleeding/pain now?

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TotorosOcarina · 17/01/2011 18:59

it was just mucas with pink brown streaks, not bright red blood

it was there when i wiped this morning but had none at all since.

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jbells · 17/01/2011 19:02

totoros- u cud always ring your midwife and see what she advises to be on the safe side, always best to get some proffessional advice even if it turns out to be nothin

MandaHugNKiss · 17/01/2011 19:09

In that case, I personally would 'wait and see'; if it gets any worse at all, then definitely give labour and delivery a call - they can advise from there (although I'm pretty sure they'd get you in to be checked) or perhaps just give your midwife a call tomorrow.

THis really bloody annoys me that caregivers don't bother to actually highlight that if you have a low laying placenta, bleeding needs to be taken seriously.

Meanwhile... lay off sex for a litle while? I was told to avoid for three months last time. I think we made it to three weeks Confused but were careful rather than our usual, uh, more vigourous efforts!

As I said, I really want to reiterate I'm not trying to scare, just warn/inform you.

GeekLove · 17/01/2011 19:49

I hadn't thought about a low-lying placenta being the cause. Sorry about that - but I echo others in that if you really aren't sure call the midwife.

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TotorosOcarina · 17/01/2011 20:04

i will give them a ring in the morning, thanks for the advice manda. they told me about it (the sonographer) and then said i didnt need to see the midwife

and she never mentioned it today

i wonder if its even in my notes? Hmm

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