But as Dr. Alexis Svokos, an OBGYN at Geisinger explains, “Once a heartbeat is seen on an ultrasound, more than 90 percent of women who experience first trimester vaginal bleeding do not miscarry.” During pregnancy, extra blood is flowing to the cervix.

Can you miscarry from bleeding?

A miscarriage can also have heavy and light days, but bleeding may be especially heavy at times and last longer than you're used to. Bleeding from a miscarriage may also contain large clots and tissue you don't normally see during your period.

How much bleeding is normal in early pregnancy?

Vaginal bleeding or spotting during the first trimester of pregnancy is relatively common. Some amount of light bleeding or spotting during pregnancy occurs in about 20% of pregnancies, and most of these women go on to have a healthy pregnancy.