What doctors say
Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Mulago<br>It is possible for a woman not to be aware of her pregnancy, especially in
ASSOCIATION of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Mulago
It is possible for a woman not to be aware of her pregnancy, especially in the first few months. We see many surprised at the discovery. It is common among sexually-active young adolescents and pre-adolescents, who get pregnant before they menstruate. But being ignorant up to nine months is a bit too far.
Why would a woman bleed during pregnancy?
Usually, the bleeding is called spotting, which some women confuse with menstruation. It can occur if a woman has an infection in the vagina. After sex or vigorous exercise, the affected part can be traumatised and bleed a bit. We have seen cases, where pregnancy occurs outside the uterus, attaching itself to the liver or intestines, causing intermittent spotting. Spotting can also occur when the placenta implants on the lower uterus. It usually implants on the roof of the uterus.
Who is likely to have a placenta implant at the floor of the uterus?
We have seen it occur more often in women who have had many children and their uterus is lax. Also when the placenta is big, as in the case of twins who share it or in diabetic mothers. Again, if the mother has ever had an operation or her uterus has a scar in the lower parts, the placenta is more likely to implant there.
Is it possible for a woman to go nine months without knowing it?
With the body, nothing is impossible. But it is less likely. There are other obvious signs like a big tummy, feeling a foreign body, food cravings and baby movements after four months.
Dr. Prakash Patel, a Gynaecologist at THE Fertility Endoscopy Clinic at Kisozi House, Nakasero
In my 15 years of practice, I have only had one such case, but she only got to five months of pregnancy without symptoms. “My stomach is bulging and I feel something hard inside. But I know I am not pregnant,†she said. We did a test and found she was pregnant. She couldn’t believe it!â€
Is it possible to bleed monthly during pregnancy?
It is possible maybe for up to three months. That is because the baby has not fully occupied the womb. Later, bleeding can occur due to a pregnancy complication.
Who is likely to have no signs of pregnancy at all?
A woman who gets pregnant while still breastfeeding or a few months after giving birth. It can also occur in those who have irregular periods and even older women.
How can one be sensitive to pregnancy?
There is no treatment because pregnancy is not a disease. Women should be conscious of their body changes and go for medical check-up when they notice something unusual. It could be a complication that can be handled at an early stage.
Dr. Byamugisha JK, A Gynaecologist Mulago Hospital and Busingye Clinic
I have been in active clinical practice for 11 years and seen only two mothers, who reached eight-and-half months without knowing they were pregnant. But they were both less than 24 years and looked unserious with their lives. They were not having periods and had ignored this sign.
Is it possible to bleed during pregnancy?
It is and is one of the warning signs during pregnancy.
What do you say about Amanda Brisendine?
This woman has a problem, especially in her perception of her body. I wish we got more information about her education and mental status. She, and her man, seem to be naive.
It is possible for a woman not to be aware of her pregnancy, especially in the first few months. We see many surprised at the discovery. It is common among sexually-active young adolescents and pre-adolescents, who get pregnant before they menstruate. But being ignorant up to nine months is a bit too far.
Why would a woman bleed during pregnancy?
Usually, the bleeding is called spotting, which some women confuse with menstruation. It can occur if a woman has an infection in the vagina. After sex or vigorous exercise, the affected part can be traumatised and bleed a bit. We have seen cases, where pregnancy occurs outside the uterus, attaching itself to the liver or intestines, causing intermittent spotting. Spotting can also occur when the placenta implants on the lower uterus. It usually implants on the roof of the uterus.
Who is likely to have a placenta implant at the floor of the uterus?
We have seen it occur more often in women who have had many children and their uterus is lax. Also when the placenta is big, as in the case of twins who share it or in diabetic mothers. Again, if the mother has ever had an operation or her uterus has a scar in the lower parts, the placenta is more likely to implant there.
Is it possible for a woman to go nine months without knowing it?
With the body, nothing is impossible. But it is less likely. There are other obvious signs like a big tummy, feeling a foreign body, food cravings and baby movements after four months.
Dr. Prakash Patel, a Gynaecologist at THE Fertility Endoscopy Clinic at Kisozi House, Nakasero
In my 15 years of practice, I have only had one such case, but she only got to five months of pregnancy without symptoms. “My stomach is bulging and I feel something hard inside. But I know I am not pregnant,†she said. We did a test and found she was pregnant. She couldn’t believe it!â€
Is it possible to bleed monthly during pregnancy?
It is possible maybe for up to three months. That is because the baby has not fully occupied the womb. Later, bleeding can occur due to a pregnancy complication.
Who is likely to have no signs of pregnancy at all?
A woman who gets pregnant while still breastfeeding or a few months after giving birth. It can also occur in those who have irregular periods and even older women.
How can one be sensitive to pregnancy?
There is no treatment because pregnancy is not a disease. Women should be conscious of their body changes and go for medical check-up when they notice something unusual. It could be a complication that can be handled at an early stage.
Dr. Byamugisha JK, A Gynaecologist Mulago Hospital and Busingye Clinic
I have been in active clinical practice for 11 years and seen only two mothers, who reached eight-and-half months without knowing they were pregnant. But they were both less than 24 years and looked unserious with their lives. They were not having periods and had ignored this sign.
Is it possible to bleed during pregnancy?
It is and is one of the warning signs during pregnancy.
What do you say about Amanda Brisendine?
This woman has a problem, especially in her perception of her body. I wish we got more information about her education and mental status. She, and her man, seem to be naive.