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Re: Bleeding at 13 weeks
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 15 Dec 1999 19:55:55 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 13 Dec 1999, Amy wrote: >
>I started bleeding a maroonish color on and off for 3weeks.
>However, I have no cramps. This is my third pregnancy and I have never
>experienced any bleeding before? Could I have an infection or a hematoma
>behind the placenta. I have heard the baby's heartbeat and understand
>my odds of miscarriage are about 3%. But why do some women bleed and
>what could be the causes. Thanks for your time.

Causes for bleeding include placenta previa (kind of early for this), subchorionic hemorrhage (blood behind the placenta), polyp, irregularity of the cervix and the list goes on.
A sonogram may be helpful.

-- Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS Great Neck, New York
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