If a woman is bleeding heavily for more than a week, and by heavy it means going through several sanitary pads a day, it’s recommended that medical attention is sought after. Heavy bleeding for such a prolonged period of time can leave women feeling exhausted and drawn, so it’s a good idea to get this problem resolved as quickly as possible.

Light spotting during the early months of pregnancy is actually quite normal and does not necessarily indicate a miscarriage. Heavy bleeding, passing of blood clots or consistent bleeding is much more worrisome and is normally the first signs of a miscarriage. Most women will see a doctor or midwife when they experience any type of bleeding simply to make sure everything is okay.

This condition, called cradle cap, is common in newborns. It typically clears up within several months. It is usually confined to the baby’s head, though may occur on the ears, eyelids, nose or groin area. It generally causes no discomfort to the baby, but should be cleaned daily with mild baby shampoo.

Bleeding in the early days of pregnancy is common, and is unlikely to harm your baby. About one in five mums-to-be have some bleeding in the first three months of their continuing pregnancy. It usually happens at about the same time that your period would have been due, and may last for a day or two.

An over-the-counter ovulation prediction kit — a test that you can perform at home — detects the surge in luteinizing hormone (LH) that occurs before ovulation.

Sufficient follicle stimulating hormone action is also needed for proper sperm production.