Pregnancy: General Pregnancy And Pregnancy Prevention Questions/Concerns / Question
Published: February 5, 2003
Dear TeenHealthFX,
Can a pregnant woman ever get her period during the nine months of pregnancy?
Signed: Bleeding & Periods During Pregnancy
Dear Bleeding & Periods During Pregnancy,
In a healthy pregnancy, the uterus gets totally focused on protecting and nourishing the growing baby. This means it can't receive eggs as usual. So, figuratively speaking, it sends out a busy signal. During pregnancy, your body temporarily halts ovulation and stops shedding the lining of the uterus. As a result, you don't have your period. After your baby is born, your body's natural cycle of ovulation returns and your period returns as well.In the the first half of pregnancy, bleeding can be related to implantation spotting (the egg is attaching itself) or as a sign of early miscarriage. The causes of bleeding during the second half of pregnancy are different from in early pregnancy. The most common causes of heavy vaginal bleeding are related to the placenta. Bleeding can be heavy and may pose a serious threat to the mother or the baby. The two most common culprits are placenta previa and placental abruption, (which are both potentially life threatening events for both the baby and the mother.). If you have any bleeding in the second half of pregnancy, you should alert your doctor, or go to ER right away.
Signed: TeenHealthFX
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