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Pregnant without Missed Period
Experiencing some vaginal bleeding during early pregnancy can be a normal, and a harmless part of early pregnancy. Blood flow can occur and be in sync with a woman's natural menstrual cycle. As a result of this type of bleeding it is oftentimes months before a woman realizes that she is pregnant. There are however, several other reasons that vaginal bleeding can occur during gestation, some of which are not so innocuous. All conditions of this nature can give the impression of being pregnant without missed period.
Increased Blood Flow
During pregnancy, blood flow will increase to the uterus. As a direct result of this, some women may experience mild vaginal bleeding and spotting which may be confused with a period. It is however, impossible to have a menstrual cycle and germination simultaneously. The menstrual cycle takes place to prepare the body for germination. Once and egg has been fertilized and begins to grow into a fetus, another one will not be dropped until the uterus is clear of placenta and child. A true menstrual cycle during pregnancy would result in miscarriage. This is not to say that vaginal bleeding is always a sign of miscarriage, but that a true period would most definitely mean that a woman has miscarried and is no longer pregnant.
More Serious Conditions
There are several more serious conditions that can occur during pregnancy to cause vaginal bleeding. Often times the symptoms of these conditions can mimic those of a normal menstrual cycle. Bloating and cramping are common among conditions such as placenta previa and placental abruption. Other times vaginal bleeding may be indicative of some acute or systemic disease. In any case, vaginal bleeding may be viewed as having a period and when a woman discovers she is pregnant would tend to support, albeit erroneously, that she was pregnant without missed period.
Placenta Previa
Placenta Previa is an uncommon condition that can cause heavy to moderate bleeding leading up to or during labor. Placenta previa occurs when the placenta attaches to the uterine wall, covering the cervix, either partially or completely. In normal, healthy labors, the cervix begins to open to allow the baby to pass through the birth canal. As this happens the placenta detaches causing heavy vaginal bleeding. If the placenta should begin to detach prior to labor, this is called placenta abruption. If this condition occurs, it could be fatal to both mother and child.
Placental Abruption
This particular condition is quite serious and can cause heavy complications. As the placenta grows, it attaches to the walls of the uterus. If this happens to detach, heavy bleeding can occur. This condition is known as placental abruption. If this does happen, the baby can be deprived of vital nutrients and life giving oxygen. This particular condition is very serious and requires immediate medical treatment. If left unchecked, this condition can cause serious harm to both mother and child.
Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy can be quite normal and harmless and be confused for a period, giving the illusion that there is such a thing as being pregnant without missed period. This however, is quite impossible, and any sign of vaginal bleeding during pregnancy should be checked immediately by a health care professional.