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Q. I'm only nine weeks pregnant and have awful shooting pains in my crotch that come and go. Can you explain? -Bobbie, Arizona A. It sounds like the "stabbing vagina pains." I've experienced them ...
www.franklypregnant.com/askarchives68.html
Upside: Answers to various questions about vaginal pain during pregnancy
Downside: Scroll down to see questions and answers
Causes of Normal Abdominal Pain During Pregnancy Some short-term achiness in the belly is normal during pregnancy. Severe cramping or pain never is. Don't hesitate to call your health care provider ...
www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/159_15241.asp
Upside: Detailed explanation of different abdominal pains during various stages of pregnancy
Downside: Small, light color font
Question Hello, I am 28 weeks pregnant and 23 years old. For the past 3 weeks i have been having i guess you can say pain in my vagina- It is an awful pain that comes and goes but at times i can ...
en.allexperts.com/q/ObGyn-Pregnancy-issues-1007/Vaginal-Pain-Pregnancy.htm
Upside: Q&A on having vaginal pain during pregnancy
Downside: Limited depth of information
Pain in the vagina or the female external genital organs (the vulva, which includes the labia, clitoris, and entrance to the vagina) most commonly is a result of infection. Vaginal pain during sexual ...
www.medicinenet.com/script/main/forum.asp?articlekey=24728
Upside: Links to articles on vaginal pain - but not pregnancy specific
Downside: May not be right for your situation
This is one of the most FAQs that I encounter at both the WebMD Fertility Center and the Pregnancy Board at WebMD: "Is it normal to have a PERIOD while I'm pregnant?"...
blogs.webmd.com/healthy-pregnancy/2005/11/bleeding-during-pregnancy_27.html
Upside: Doctor provides information on bleeding during pregnancy with many user postings at the bottom
Downside: User postings may not be right for you
every 10 women who are pregnant, two or three have some bleeding early in pregnancy.
www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/188_25620.asp
Upside: Good summary on spotting
Downside: None
When you become pregnant your body undergoes a variety of changes. One of the first changes you may experience is in your vaginal discharge.
www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/vaginaldischarge.html
Upside: Good summary of normal vs. abnormal discharge
Downside: Limited detail
Vaginal bleeding can occur frequently in the first trimester of pregnancy and may not be a sign of problems. But bleeding that occurs in the second and third trimester of pregnancy can often be a ...
www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancycomplications/bleedingduringpreg.html
Upside: Very good overview causes of bleeding during both halves of pregnancy
Downside: Limited links for additional depth
* Causes * Home Care * When to Contact a Medical Professional * What to Expect at Your Office Visit
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003264.htm
Upside: Very good starting point to understand causes, care and more of bleeding
Downside: Text heavy site
Placental Abruption Bleeding may occur at various times in pregnancy. Although bleeding is alarming, it may or may not be a serious complication. The time of bleeding in the pregnancy, the amount, ...
www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/hrpregnant/bleed.html
Upside: Detailed medical information on common causes of bleeding and detailed explanation of Placenta Previa / Placental Abruption
Downside: None