Not all spotting or bleeding necessarily ends in a miscarriage, but it is a clear signal to the pregnant woman of the need for medical consultation. A miscarriage usually begins with spotting or scanty bleeding of dark blood. It is often accompanied by abdominal pains of varying severity.

In addition, bleeding and spotting in pregnancy can also be a symptom:

Any spotting and bleeding in pregnancy is a worrying symptom and requires absolute consultation with a doctor to clarify its cause and implement appropriate treatment. The doctor will assess the severity of the bleeding, the appearance of the blood and, on the basis of a gynaecological and ultrasound examination, will decide on possible hospitalisation and will recommend lying down and rest and prescribe appropriate medication.

Bleedingfrom the genital tract can become visible externally or can be seen during a gynaecological examination, one of the reasons why regular medical checks during pregnancy are so important.

Do not wait for spotting or bleeding to stop on its own. Any cause of bleeding should be explained and not be underestimated, as the consequences for the mother and the foetus can be very serious. In the event that there is no need for hospitalisation following a medical consultation, it is essential for the pregnant woman to adopt a sedentary lifestyle, lie in bed and only get up to go to the toilet and to eat. This is particularly important during the first period.

It is important to ensure that the pregnant woman is calm and avoids stress and, of course, temporarily gives up work.