Bleeding Gums

[~*Kat*~]

Does/ Has anyone else have bleeding gums when pregnant??
I have only just noticed this when I was eating toast and I cant taste it I just saw it on the breadbut it didn't happen to me when preg with DD.
I was wondering if its normal or if I should be really concerned

[human bean]

Yep happened to me alot, most often when brushing my teeth. I think I've read around these parts that it's called pregnancy gingivitus, but don't quote me on it! My Ob said if it got too bad just to brush with a kids toothbrush, but I never worried too much after I knew it wasn't uncommon.

[~*Kat*~]

ah ok thats good to know I will keep an eye on it and mention it to my OB next week

[LimeSlice]

Totally normal...mine is atrocious Can't eat an apple - have to cut it into tiny pieces or I just bleed all over it, brushing teeth just leads to a mouth fill of blood lol
Happened last pregnancy too.

[~*Kat*~]

I am very glad I am not alone I was a bit worried this morning when I saw blood on my toast

[love.tillie]

Hi, it is a common condition during pregnancy due to extra blood flow to body. It means that you need to brush and floss your teeth more often, which i am hating at the moment as it feels awful, i usually love brushing my teeth!! It should settle once you have your bub, but it is a must that you see your dentist at least once during pregnancy for a check and especially a clean to help reduce the amount of plaque build up on your teeth as this will help with bleeding gums... I'm about to go for my check and clean....boo!! Ps it is recommended that pregnant women do not have x rays during pregnancy.. Good luck with bub!!