Bright red blood after sex

Sorry I know tmi, but I’m just really scared right now. I had sex with my husband and I’m 11 weeks and 2 days pregnant. There was a lot of bright red blood on the tissue. Is that normal? I’m freaking out and not sure if I should go to the hospital. First time being pregnant so I’m just really scared and it was like 2 tissues worth on a normal toilet roll.

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Ring the early pregnancy unit if unsure x

Hey, I wouldn’t worry too much and just monitor, this has happened to be before, your cervix is probably just irritated. Also your blood flow is really increased so could be completely normal. Monitor it, see how long you bleed for, don’t stress

It's quite common in the first trimester, but it is best to speak to 111 or the Early Pregnancy Unit at your hospital. 🙏🏾

It’s very common x

I would call early pregnancy unit and monitor - put a pad on

I would call early pregnancy unit, they will advise what’s best and put your mind at ease,,especially as it’s bright red x

Its very common to happen but if you are stressing or worried call epu. They will recommend put a pad on and monitor. But at least you have it noted that you have called and means if you have to call back they have the details

This happened to me but I had gushing blood. I found out I had a subchorionic hematoma. I was told it was quite common. I was terrified I’d had a miscarriage. I’d call the EPU locely just to check xx

I had bleeding and called the EPU. They had me in for a scan the next day! I’ve called the EPU twice and had 2 scans. My midwife said to call for ANYTHING I’m concerned about as they are the best to give you advice on what is normal and what isn’t. They may tell you to just monitor but they also may ask you to go in for a check to be safe!

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