Post coital bleeding (bleeding after intercourse) is very frequent in pregnancy. The reason for this is the increased blood flow in the cervix and its softening. Although this form is not considered serious, you should report it to your medical caregiver, because there are other more serious causes for bleeding in pregnancy. Certain of them might even predict a possible miscarriage which should be prevented by a gynecologist.

Therefore, every bleeding in pregnancy (spotting or more) is considered serious until proven the opposite.


In your particular case, the presence of the cramping might make the doctor more concerned. However, you should not worry before the examination is over because many women experience harmless cramps in pregnancy. Just schedule an appointment with your gynecologist to check what causes the bleeding and the cramps.