Certain pregnancy side effects – back pain, nausea – are expected. Vaginal bleeding, on the other hand, can be scary and occasionally a cause for concern.

The question is, how much bleeding is normal and when should you see your doctor?

Light vaginal bleeding during the first trimester is not uncommon. In fact, a Wiser Pregnancy survey finds that 11% of women experience vaginal bleeding during pregnancy.  Almost all women (97%) seek their doctor’s advice, and the majority receives reassuring news.

Vaginal bleeding can occur for a variety of reasons.  Here’s what might be causing the bleeding, based on responses to the Wiser Pregnancy survey: Read the rest of this entry »