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Bleeding or spotting during pregnancy can be scary. At True Ultrasound, we see this concern every day and are here to provide clarity, reassurance, and gentle care.

 

Below are answers to the most common questions expecting parents search for online.

 

Symptoms & Spotting

 

1)Why am I spotting during early pregnancy?

Spotting in early pregnancy is common and does not always mean miscarriage. One frequent cause is a subchorionic hemorrhage (SCH), which is a small collection of blood near the pregnancy sac that can be seen on ultrasound.

 

2)Is bleeding in the first trimester normal?

Light bleeding or spotting can occur in healthy pregnancies. Many patients with SCH go on to have completely normal pregnancies with proper monitoring.

 

3)What does SCH bleeding look like?

It can appear as:

• Brown discharge

• Light pink spotting

• Bright red bleeding

• On-and-off spotting
  Some people have no visible bleeding at all.

 

4)Is brown discharge during pregnancy normal?

Yes. Brown discharge usually means old blood leaving the body and is commonly associated with SCH.

 

5)Can I have SCH without bleeding?

Yes. Some SCH cases are only discovered during ultrasound and cause no symptoms.

 

Safety & Baby’s Health

1)Can I bleed and still have a healthy baby?

Yes. Many pregnancies continue normally even with bleeding caused by SCH.

 

2)Is SCH dangerous for my baby?

Most small or moderate SCH cases do not harm the baby. Risk depends on size and location, which is why ultrasound monitoring is important.

 

3)Does SCH increase miscarriage risk?

Large SCHs may slightly increase risk if its bigger then a gestational sac, but many pregnancies with SCH result in healthy full-term births.

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Learn more about recovery and daily care in our guide:
How to care for yourself after bleeding or SCH during pregnancy