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Discovering that you are bleeding or spotting when you are expecting can be very distressing. Naturally, your first instinct is to assume that the worst is happening. However, in most cases, light bleeding or spotting – particularly during early pregnancy – is usually nothing to worry about.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]According to statistics, about 20% of mums-to-be experience bleeding in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy<sup>[1]</sup> , yet most of them have gone on to have healthy pregnancies and babies. Some of the most common causes of bleeding during pregnancy include:
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	<li>Implantation bleeding – a common cause of spotting, which occurs when the fertilised egg attaches itself to the lining of the uterus.</li>
	<li>Cervical changes – extra blood flows to the cervix during pregnancy. As such, a Pap test, heavy lifting and/or exercise, or even sexual intercourse may trigger some light bleeding or spotting.</li>
	<li>Infection to the cervix, vagina, or from sexually transmitted diseases.</li>
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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="8924" img_size="full" alignment="center" style="vc_box_rounded"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="8926" img_size="full" alignment="center" style="vc_box_rounded"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Bear in mind that bleeding during pregnancy can also signal more serious conditions. Amongst others, it may be due to:
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	<li>Ectopic pregnancy - occurs when the fertilised embryo implants outside of the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube</li>
	<li>Molar pregnancy – a rare condition where there is an unusual growth in the placenta</li>
	<li>Pre-term labour</li>
	<li>Miscarriage</li>
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The concern becomes even greater if heavy bleeding is accompanied by abdominal cramps and/or fever in your second or third trimesters. At the end of the day, any signs of bleeding or spotting – light or otherwise – should always be reported immediately to your doctor.

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<h6 style="text-align: left;">References:</h6>
<h6 style="text-align: left;">[1] <a href="https://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/bleeding-during-pregnancy#1">https://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/bleeding-during-pregnancy#1</a></h6>
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当你发现自己的肚子里孕育了新生命，这绝对是你人生当中最快乐的时刻之一。 然而，在未来9个月你将经历的身体变化有时候会令你备受困扰。别担心，以下是一些方法帮助你舒缓怀孕带来的症状与不适，如此一来你就能专注在最重要的事情上：迎接宝宝的到来！

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<h2><span style="color: #33cccc;"><em>孕吐（害喜）</em></span></h2>
恶心是怀孕最常见的症状之一。将近80%至85％的女性都有同样的经历，尤其是在怀孕的首3个月内<sup>[1]</sup>! 孕吐的严重程度因人而异，总的来说，随着怀孕月份的增加，孕吐的症状会逐渐改善。

如果你感到恶心或想呕吐，不妨咬一咬生姜或梳打饼，同时尽量避开味道强烈的食物。采取少量多餐的进食方式。在某些情况下，穴位按摩（对手腕上的特定穴位施压）和脚底按摩据说有助于缓解症状。[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="8796" img_size="full" alignment="center" style="vc_box_rounded"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="8797" img_size="full" alignment="center" style="vc_box_rounded"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]
<h2><span style="color: #33cccc;"><em>疼痛</em></span></h2>
为了舒缓背痛，请设法控制体重以免对背部产生额外的压力。 穿上合脚舒适的鞋子（请勿穿高跟鞋！），不要长时候坐着或站立。如果背部感到不适，请使用热敷垫进行局部热敷、轻柔按摩和给予背部额外的支撑也有助于减缓疼痛。

如果你感到腹部不适，不妨洗热水澡或者报名参加专为孕妇而设的运动课程以强化你的腹部肌肉。别忘了，你的乳房也会胀大，添购合身的新胸罩可以提高舒适度和支撑力！[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]
<h2><span style="color: #33cccc;"><em>妊娠纹</em></span></h2>
每天使用椰油或可可脂轻柔按摩肚子以便减少妊娠纹。它不仅可以让你的皮肤保持光滑柔软，还能用来为因为怀孕而 被撑大伸展的皮肤止痒。[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="8799" img_size="full" alignment="center" style="vc_box_rounded"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="8801" img_size="full" alignment="center" style="vc_box_rounded"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]
<h2><span style="color: #33cccc;"><em>便秘和痔疮</em></span></h2>
定期运动，饮用更多的水（每天至少2公升）和摄取更多水果、蔬菜和全麦面包中的纤维以便在怀孕期间如常排便，免受便秘之苦。而要解决痔疮问题，如厕时应避免过度施力，不妨也试试坐浴（浸泡在温水中），来舒缓臀部发炎和酸痛。

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找到适合自己的解决方案能舒缓你的怀孕期间的不适，请记住，千万不要服食任何药物，除非这是来自你的妇科医生的建议或者配给的药物。另外，若痔疮令你痛苦不堪，或担心情况持续发生，请向你的医生寻求咨询。

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<h6 style="text-align: left;">参考:</h6>
<h6 style="text-align: left;"><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1">[1]</a> <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK51880/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK51880/</a></h6>
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