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Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy

Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy

Overview

There are many possible causes of bleeding during pregnancy. Bleeding should always be evaluated by a health care provider.

Review Date 1/10/2022

Updated by: John D. Jacobson, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.