Heavier bleeding and larger clots are a cause for more concern.
With any bleeding during pregnancy, contact your healthcare provider for advice.
Spotting or occasional small clots at this pregnancy stage are often not a cause for alarm.
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Vaginalblood clotsmay look like a dark, red, jelly-like blob of blood.
A clot larger than a quarter in diameter may signal an underlying issue.
Am I Having a Miscarriage?
Pregnancy loss is estimated to happen with about 10 in every 100 known pregnancies.
Experiencing early pregnancy loss is difficult.
Experts often recommend online support groups to connect with others in the same situation.
Be prepared to answer questions about:
Management will depend on the underlying cause.
Miscarriage during early pregnancy is almost always due to uncontrollable factors.
Research estimates that roughly half of miscarriages during early pregnancy occur when the embryo doesn’t develop properly.
Summary
Experiencing light bleeding or blood clots in early pregnancy is normal in some pregnancies.
Sometimes, implantation bleeding, cervical changes, infections, or other factors can lead to clotted bleeding.
However, if you do notice bleeding, contact your healthcare provider for advice.
They can advise if you better be seen or may give you instructions on other symptoms to watch for.
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