Sorry for the TMI. So I’m currently 18 weeks pregnant with my second. First baby dad left, so I raised my son (4yrs) by myself. Till I met my current boyfriend. We are expecting our second child. (First child together, second from each side) well, we just had intercourse. And when I went to the bathroom, I whipped and saw light blood. Is it normal? I only ask because, like I say my first baby dad left me. And it was just me and my boy. But I now live with my boyfriend.
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I’m confused why the first baby dad leaving is a factor in asking about spotting. 
That just seems like an out of place detail. 
Anywho- yes, I believe light spotting is normal at that stage.
Edit: ok so, some of y’all understood that she was trying to say she hadn’t had intercourse while pregnant the first time around. Which, now makes sense. lol
In my mind- I didn’t think about ~when~ he left (apparently it was immediately after telling him the news 
).
Anyway- got that cleared up. lol
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She’s probably saying that because she was single and didn’t have sex with her first child so she isn’t sure if it’s normal 
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Do you know your blood type? If you have negative RH factor, you should go to the hospital and see about getting a rhogam/winroh shot
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Yes it is normal. So inside the vagina there are many capillaries that can get irritated with intercourse. If it is accompanied by pain/cramping definitely call your OB. I would still call in the am just for peace of mind. But also to give you peace of mind now, it’s fairly common. 
It may be due to vaginal dryness that’s why you have spotting. I believe that’s normal, next time if you’re not lubricated enough use lubricant make sure its water based.
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I spotted every time after sex for about a week (when I still didn’t know I was pregnant and was about 4-5 weeks pregnant). But it’s always best to check with your obgyn if it’s a lot or concerns you.
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Totally normal mama, you good. Just keep an eye on it. If it were to get worse or you start to cramp real bad then you should call your doctor but all four of pregnancies my doctors reassured me of this and that it’s completely normal.
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It’s much easier to irritate the cervix while pregnant, if you guys were being a little rough and really getting into things, you likely just got some irritation and should be fine. If there was more than just spotting or you’re having any pain, then go get checked.
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You should have it checked. May have a low placenta and need to take a break from intercourse.
Definitely worth asking about!
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I would get checked. Better to be safe then sorry. I had my son 2 months early so I’m not the one to take chances.
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When pregnant your blood volume in your body increases. You’re cervix was irritated by having sex and your partner was maybe a little too rough. If it’s heavy bleeding, very dark like clotted blood or you don’t notice it stopping or trickles then go get checked. Other wise your partner needs just to be more gentle.
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I would get checked my best friend started spotting after intercourse and had her baby at 25 weeks better to be safe than sorry
Could be placenta previa- do you know if you have low lying placenta ? Worth getting it checked just incase
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Yes I did spot after and it is normal… if it’s heavy bleeding then that’s when to worry!
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I also didn’t have any intercourse my first pregnancy so I worried when I started spotting the first few times I had sex during my current pregnancy too. Im 33 weeks now and my baby is fine. As long as it’s not bright red, I wouldn’t worry but if you are worried ask your doctor.
Yes it is normal, but when there’s more than just spotting should go get checked. I went through the same thing and was so scared I lost my baby, so my fiancé and I went to the hospital for peace of mind. Now I have a healthy 5 month old!
Probs shud of rang healthline.
Girl don’t mess around with anything it doesn’t hurt to go get checked especially if its gonna give you peace of mind!
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I would assume it’s normal. I was in my third trimester with one of my kids and had sex and there was so much blood all over my bed, him and I. We went to the hospital and they just said he hit my cervix and it’s fine.
Definetly go to the Dr
It is normal. As long as you aren’t having cramping or sharp pains. I’d still get checked or atleast bring it up my next dr apt for sure.
Most of the time it’s caused from your cervix being engorged with blood from the pregnancy hormones. If you don’t have a dr appt in the near future, just call and talk to a nurse at the office. You’ll feel better.
Yes it’s normal due to enlarged blood vessels inside the vagina
I did and my placenta was causing it and sex could have jarred you. Always call your OBYN. I’m still pregnant and have been put on pelvic rest multiple times and sometimes 2:weeks or like now 5 weeks.
Yes, but definitely call your dr. They might want to do an ultrasound
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This happened to me off and on and I brushed it off cuz I felt fine and the baby was moving normally well normal for me anyway. The very last time I had sex at that time I bled so much it scared the living day lights out of me. I was freaking out. I called my dr and they moved my scan that was supposed to be my 20 week scan to sooner. they told me I had placenta previa and I was advised to not have sex. It was torture but it was better to be safer than sorry. In the end it corrected itself although I still ended up with a c section due to my babys size. I hope you get checked out for your safety and your baby’s safety. Best of luck.
Def go get checked. That happened to me very early on in my last pregnancy so I went to go get checked and found out that my placenta was sitting on my uterus and had to see a specialist for my whole pregnancy and was told to not have sex.
Yes I did spot every time and doctor said it was normal
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“normal” but please also talk to your doctor. Both pregnancy I spotted but my first was alot more blood but my second was more concerning to my doctor.
I spotted a lot after intercourse in my first trimester. Your cervix is extremely sensitive during pregnancy so chances are its normal. My dr suggested using a condom but we just did the pull out method. Turns out semen was the irritating factor for me. If its persistent bleeding and cramping then get checked. If its just after sex then you’re probably fine.
I remember spotting all the time and my doctor said it was normal. But there’s no problem in just checking with your doctor if it makes you feel better
Yes its normal. Especially if it was rough. And an orgasm can cause contractions or cramping but it’s still considered safe.
Completely normal just look out for cramping, pain or heavier spotting but do let dr know at next appointment
It’s not normal but can be very common. Your doctor is the only one who can make sure everything is ok. Call your doctor and let them know anytime you see blood.
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Everyone is different I’d say wouldn’t hurt to check for piece of mind with my first was having intercourse and starting bleeding very heavily poiring blood at 24 weeks so much do I thought it was a miscarriage went to the ER they told me it was a busted blood vessel in my cervix no sex till after baby and he was fine 2md baby 11 weeks was bleeding like having my period they told me totally normal and she was doing great so everyone is different
Yes. I had sex at 7 weeks and started bleeding. I couldn’t have sex anymore but I still bled “heavy” until I was 4 months. I’m now 7 months and haven’t had any issues since.
Everyones different. This happened to me when I was 6 weeks along. We were on vacation in Michigan. I did not have any cramps or pain. I started bleeding really bad at dinner. We went to the ER because we were so far away from home to get checked out & I did lose the baby. Doesn’t hurt to call your doctor!
It’s normal. I had a lot of spotting after sex when I was pregnant. But one time I was spotting a lot and I went to emergency room where the doctor advise me to stop having sex .
It is normal early on, not sure about 18 weeks. You should get checked.
I used tobspot a little after sex while I was pregnant with my son, then one time I was bleeding really hard. I freaked out, but the baby was still kicking. I asked my doctor and she wanted us to slow down in the sex.
I’m kinda confused why living with your boyfriend and your first baby dad leaving you is relevant to you bleeding after sex? Bleeding after sex is normal so don’t worry there 
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The best advice is from your doctor because I had a similar problem and it ended up being more serious than I thought. Every person and situation is different
Call your doctor
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Yes I spotted after sex my cervix was extra sensitive
I never spotted after? Hopefully everything’s fine but I would definitely mention it.
Yes. Your cervix can bleed a little when aggravated because it’s swollen
Yes but also please advise your provider
That never happened to me. But you can always call and ask because every pregnancy is different
Happened to me I got a little scared because I had had an abortion a year before but since I didn’t have cramps I didn’t go to the ER. Pregnancy went well afterwards.
This has happened to me when I was pregnant with my son. I went to the er to get checked, but only because I had bled few times before and I thought I might’ve been having another miscarriage. If you keep bleeding go to er or call your dr.