Bleeding gums and now a blood blister on my gum....?

I am 25 weeks pregnant. The other day the top of my gums were bleeding like crazy, then the next day I noticed I have like a blood blister on my gum. I am going to make a dentist appt but I was wondering is this normal with pregnancy?? It doesn't hurt and it only bleeds if I hit it accidentally. Just hoping this is normal and nothing I need to be worried about. Thanks for your comments in advance!

Bleeding gums and now a blood blister on my gum....?
I have read that it actually can be a sign. Hormones released during pregnancy can worsen any gum disease you might have already had.
Reply:i dont think you have anything major to worry about yes please get it seen to sounds like you have a germ in your gum. so will probably need some antibiotic or just a good mouth wash. salt water is the best and cheapest mouthwash 3-4 times a day. in warm water is best. dont stress you and the baby over it. blessings
Reply:I have the exact same problem. Not only did they bleed when i brushed them, but I would wake up in the morning with my teeth coated in blood. (I know, Yuck). My gums also looked like they had little blisters of blood on them. I am 20 weeks. I went to my dentist last week and he said it was due to being pregnant. He gave me a mouthwash to use and it has helped alot. Definately see your dentist!!
Reply:The blood blister you mentioned could be what is known as a "pregnancy tumor" or "pyogenic granuloma". It is usually not serious and will go away after birth. You can thank your hormones for it. Not only can women get it in their mouth but also on other parts. I had one on my finger when I was pregnant with my son 13 years ago. Because I kept messing with it and hitting it, it would bleed like crazy and then it grew. I had to have it surgically removed a week after my son was born.





Here is some info on it:





Pregnancy Tumor


Sometimes a large lump with deep red pinpoint markings on it forms on inflamed gum tissue, usually near the upper gum line. The red lump glistens, may bleed and crust over, and can make eating and speaking difficult and cause discomfort. These growths are called pregnancy tumors and can occur at any time during the course of pregnancy, though they usually occur during the second trimester.





Don't let the term, pregnancy "tumor" worry you. These growths are not cancerous nor can they be spread to others. A pregnancy tumor is an extreme inflammatory reaction to a local irritation (such as food particles or plaque). The tumors occur in up to 10% of pregnant women and often in women who also have pregnancy gingivitis.





Pregnancy tumors are also known by several other names including pyogenic granuloma, granuloma of pregnancy, lobular capillary hemangioma, and pregnancy epulides.





Treatments for Pregnancy Tumors


A pregnancy tumor usually disappears on its own after the baby's birth. However, if the tumor interferes with eating, your dentist or periodontist may choose to remove it. This involves a simple procedure performed under local anesthesia. It should be kept in mind that even if the tumor is removed during pregnancy, it redevelops in about half the cases. If the lump is not removed, your dentist will try to determine the possible cause that triggered the tumor's development – such as built up plaque – and remove it.





You can help prevent or reduce the likelihood that a pregnancy tumor will develop by following good oral hygiene habits at home (brushing twice a day with a fluoride-containing toothpaste, flossing once a day, using an antimicrobial mouth rinse) during your pregnancy.