Pregnancy is considered to be one of the most special times during the life of a woman who is ready to become a mother. It is special because that woman now has life growing inside of her, and will give birth to a child, half of whose birth was made possible by the person she loves. During these special moments, a woman’s body undergoes a number of changes, many of which may seem wonderful but also frightening at first. However, any mother can say that most of these changes are completely normal and are part of the journey to successfully delivering a child.
Over the period of pregnancy, the woman will feel and see many changes going through her body. One important change that she might notice is the change in the bleeding cycles. In the first few months, she may find that her bleeding is not similar to previous months with a change occurring in the color, texture, quantity or length. There is no cause for alarm because it may not even be her regular menstrual bleeding that is occurring. It may simply be the implantation bleeding during pregnancy.
Implantation bleeding during pregnancy normally occurs about a week after a successful conception, and usually just before the expected time of the following period. During this period, the fertilized embryo attaches itself to the walls of the uterus. While doing so, a small amount of blood may escape from the vagina as the lining of the uterus becomes disturbed. Though many women may become frightened and even start to panic, implantation bleeding is a natural process that many women will be faced with.
In many cases, women do not notice implantation bleeding during pregnancy. Firstly, it may not happen to everyone, but it also does not mean that a pregnancy is not successful without such bleeding. Statistics show that about 30% of women will have some form of bleeding. 
Secondly, the bleeding associated with implantation is very light when compared to that of menstrual bleeding. They are never heavy like menstrual bleeding and are usually just a few small drops of blood. The length of implantation bleeding is much shorter than a woman’s periods and they usually don’t last more than two to three days.
A healthy practice to follow during pregnancy is to record any and all changes that occur to the individual and mention it to their respective doctor or caretaker. This is especially important if any of the changes involve some level of bleeding, or pain such as cramping felt in the stomach or abdominal area. It is not a smart idea to self-diagnose light bleeding as implantation bleeding, and should be mentioned to the doctor immediately. If the doctor diagnoses the cause of the bleeding to result from implantation, then there is nothing to worry about. In fact, it may be a reason to celebrate as implantation generally means a successful conception, and is one of the primary signs of pregnancy.