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Expert: - 12/27/2009


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Hi,

I am about 6 wks pregnenet with my third child.  The last delivery was Aug 2008 and it resulted in a uterine prolapse.  I now have pink and browninsh spotting with very mild abdominal pain for the past 24 hours.  Is the uterine prolapse causing this because I havent had it with the other two pregnencyuies.  Just wanted to know if that is dangerous and should i go to the hospital or should i wait to see if it goes away.  I currently have my first midwife appointment on week 10.  Looking for any guidance.

thanks,
shazia

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Hi Shazia,

If you are still having spotting and cramping, give your midwife a call.  There are several things that can cause spotting in the first trimester, and your midwife will be able to help you determine what is causing it.

As far as I know, the uterine prolapse would not be causing the spotting and bleeding.

I wish you the best with your pregnancy!

Sincerely,

Dorothy H, LCCE

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Dorothy H, LCCE

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As a certified childbirth educator and birth doula, I can answer questions dealing with preparing for birth, childbirth classes, pregnancy, what happens during labor and birth, doulas, VBAC, natural childbirth, cesarean birth, interventions in labor, labor, birth, helping someone through labor, concerns or fears about labor and birth, doulas, breastfeeding, and other topics dealing with pregnancy, labor, and birth.

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Since 2004, I have taught childbirth education classes focused on helping couples gain confidence, make decisions for their birth, and give them tools for helping them get the birth they want. Since 2004, I have also attended births in local hospitals as a birth doula (as of 8/10, I have attended 120 births) so I am able to see firsthand what is working in helping couples deal with labor. I am also a mom of five children, and have various birth experiences myself, including unmedicated birth and a cesarean.

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Lamaze International DONA International

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International Doula Magazine

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I am a Lamaze-certified childbirth educator. I am a DONA-certified birth doula.

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I work with approximately 4-6 couples a month with my childbirth classes. I attend 2 births a month with doula clients.

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