Bruising Easily dont know why-help

ButtonGirl82 · September 2013

I just notice 2 similarly shaped bruises on my inner thighs. They are the same shape and size. I don't know how this could have happened except for maybe sleeping on my side without a pillow in between my legs. Im going to call my dr. tomorrow but wanted to ask you ladies first. I read that our bodies have 20% more blood circulating right now maybe its low iron? Thanks so much!

TallaB · September 2013

I don't eat meat, so when I start getting a little bruisy I usually increase my protein and it fixes itself. Maybe try eating some high protein/high iron foods?

WifeofaComposer · September 2013

Sounds like your iron might be low. Are you taking prenatal vitamins, eating leafy greens, and red meat? You might want to let your doctor know.

mjoyoung · September 2013

Low iron, for sure.

SeattleMomma · September 2013

I bruise very easy as well. My iron is fine but my skin sucks.

ButtonGirl82 · September 2013

Thanks ladies! I will call and ask my dr. tomorrow. Ive been taking my prenatals since my BFP but lacking on the red meat. Havent been into meat so much. I do have sensitive skin so maybe its a combo.

Angie&Junichi · September 2013

I have had the same problem lately too and I am not usually a bruiser. I am going to ask my RE about this on thursday.

Sisimama10 · September 2013

I mean this isn't scientific at all, but assuming your iron levels are good maybe it's just all that extra blood we have flowing around our bodies making us bruise easier and more sensitive?!