Constant random heavy bleeding with clot

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Hello mummies, anyone experienced random heavy bleeding with a gush for a few episodes during pregnancy? I’ve experienced my first heavy bleed with blood clot during week 6, and was asked to be hospitalized with 100% bed rest for at least 1-2 weeks. Fast forward to week 9, there’s the sudden gush with blood clot again. Doc said there’s cases like that, and just need 100% bed rest for a period of time. The only activity i did was light walking, and no carrying of things except for my phone throughout the past weeks. But thankfully the baby’s heart is still beating well during the check on the day of heavy bleeding. Can I check if anyone else experienced this? Is this really “normal” during first trimester? Thanks!Attached image that might be scary to some.

Sabrina Florentina · Answer

I can really feel how scary this must be for you, especially going through it twice. The good news is that your baby's heartbeat is still strong, which is genuinely reassuring. From what I hear from other mums, first trimester bleeding with clots does happen to quite a few people, it's not uncommon, though it's definitely frightening when it occurs. A few mums I know went through similar episodes with heavy gushes and clots in the early weeks, and like you, their babies were fine during the scans; the doctors just advised strict bed rest until things settled. That said, every case is different, and since you're having recurrent episodes, it's really worth staying closely in touch with your doctor or specialist to rule out anything specific (like subchorionic haemorrhage or other conditions that sometimes cause this pattern) and to get personalised advice on what activity level is truly safe for you. Wishing you and your little one all the best, take it one day at a time, and don't hesitate to head to the hospital again if anything feels different.