Bleeding Gums and Pregnancy

The hormonal changes of pregnancy can cause your gums to bleed a little more easily than usual. To minimize this condition—known as pregnancy gingivitis—you will want to brush and floss regularly, rinse your mouth with antiseptic mouthwash several times a day and choose foods that are rich in gum-friendly vitamin C. You'll also want to see your dentist at least once during your pregnancy so that your dentist can scrape off some of the plaque that builds up on your teeth. This will help to minimize the severity of any pregnancy gingivitis you are experiencing.

Note: If you're experiencing bleeding from tiny nodules on your gums, you have likely developed pyogenic granulomas—harmless, noncancerous growths that sometimes occur during pregnancy. They typically disappear on their own after you give birth, but if they're causing you a lot of grief in the meantime, you can have your dentist remove them for you.