Spotting every day while pregnant

Pregnancy can make the cervix more prone to bleeding, particularly after sex or an examination. Vaginal or cervical infection may also cause spotting. Ongoing bleeding can occur with problems affecting the pregnancy, including ectopic pregnancy or pregnancy loss, so it should not be explained by colour alone. The significance also depends on the stage of pregnancy, the amount of blood, and whether pain is present.

A maternity clinician may ask about your pregnancy dates, previous scans, blood group, medicines, and associated symptoms. Assessment can include an examination, blood tests, or ultrasound.

Contact your maternity team or an urgent care service and describe the daily pattern clearly. Wear a pad to monitor the amount, and record colour, clots, tissue, cramps, pelvic pain, fever, dizziness, and triggers such as sex. Do not use tampons. Continue prescribed treatment unless your clinician gives different instructions.

Seek emergency care for heavy bleeding, severe or one-sided pain, fainting, dizziness, shoulder-tip pain, or sudden weakness. Fever, worsening pelvic pain, or feeling acutely unwell also requires prompt review. If you cannot reach your maternity team and warning symptoms are present, use emergency services.

Ask whether you need an examination, pregnancy hormone tests, or an ultrasound; what bleeding changes should trigger emergency help; and whether your blood group affects treatment. Clarify when your next review should occur if spotting remains light but continues.