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Although you may have heard of women that had "periods" during pregnancy, the truth is you cannot be pregnant and be having periods at the same time. Once a woman conceives her body starts producing HCG and her menstrual cycle stops. This is not to say that a woman cannot have bleeding that resembles a period when she is pregnant, but the bleeding is not actually a period. This can be confusing for some and this is why you may know someone that claims to have had a period while she was pregnant.

From the biological point of view menstruating during pregnancy is not possible because the brain is sending the uterus different instructions than in the time of periods. The uterus prepares now for the development of the baby so certain things change in the actions that it has. It is quite normal for women to experience little bleeding at the start of the pregnancy, but if bleeding still occurs later on in the pregnancy mostly in the last trimester doctors should be checked with right away.

Placental Complications

Heavy bleeding during pregnancy can be caused by several placental complications the most common are Placental Abruption and Placenta Previa. Placental Abruption is a condition where the placenta abruptly disengages itself from the uterine wall. It is generally brought on by an extreme trauma, such as a car accident or a fall, and should be tended to by your physician immediately.

Pre-Eclampsia

It's one of the common problems in the late pregnancy. Be warned if you have a high blood pressure more than 140/90, excessive weight gain, swollen ankles or hands, and traces of protein in your urine. See your doctor immediately if you have any of these symptopms.

Abdominal pain during pregnancy can also indicate a miscarriage. A miscarriage is usually signaled by bleeding in your vagina, followed by cramping. The cramps can last between several hours and several days.

Again, if you're experiencing abdominal pains, along with other symptoms that may indicate a more serious issue, consult your doctor immediately.

Some miscarriages can't be avoided. They are due to natural abnormalities, or something else beyond your control. However, there are certain actions you can take to minimize the likelihood of a miscarriage, or prevent a threatened miscarriage happening. There's no definitive way of how to avoid a miscarriage -- just keep a sensible attitude and stay vigilant.

Abnormal Pregnancy Spotting

There are several other reasons for spotting. Abnormal spotting can last for days and may be caused by changes in the hormones of a pregnant woman or a reduced level of progesterone.

Pregnancy spotting is also a sign of premature labor or whenever the placenta separates from the uterus, spotting can occur. There are many other possible reasons for spotting like uterine fibroids, any vaginal infection, endometriosis or any STD (Sexually Transmitted Diseases), cancer or infection. Therefore, one should never ignore it and take appropriate treatment as per the doctor's advice.

Remember not all women experience implantation bleeding so if you are trying to conceive you may be pregnant with or without implantation bleeding! If you do not experience implantation bleeding or if you are late for your period and you are getting negative results on your pregnancy test please make an appointment with your doctor as something else might be going on with your body.

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