This may require treatment with iron and vitamin pills to increase the blood counts. If premature labor stops, medications to relax the uterus may be given to extend the pregnancy beyond the 36th week. The mother's blood type is determined. Immune globulin may be needed. This helps prevent a type of blood incompatibility problem between mother and fetus that can harm the baby in future pregnancies.
Monitoring depends on the cause of bleeding.
Repeat ultrasound exams or blood tests may be used. Any additional episodes of vaginal bleeding should be promptly evaluated by a doctor.