During my pregnancy and my breast feeding i've suffered from gum bleeding, my doctor said its related with hormonal change is that true?

Yes: Pregnancy gingivitis. But, you can do a lot to minimize the problem, which includes: more frequent professional teeth cleaning (every 3-4 months), perfect oral hygiene (quality electric toothbrush, floss, stimudents or rotapoints to "toughen" up the gums), good sleep, good diet, less stress, etc.

Yes: During pregnancy there is an increase in estrogen and progesterone. These hormones increase blood circulation to your gums. So, bleeding will increase in response to the plaque and bacteria on your teeth. More frequent dental cleanings and improved home care will probably help. See your dentist and hygienist and they will help.

Yes: Gingivitis is very common in pregnancy, gums swell and bacteria cand cause inflammation. Good dental hygiene is very important in pregnacy and some researchers have linked poor oral health to premature labor. So brush and floss!

Yes, it is true.: Bleeding gums aren’t unusual in pregnant women, with about 75 percent developing the condition due to normal hormonal changes. However, be aware that periodontal disease (bleeding gums associated with bone loss) has bacteria associated with it (fusobacterium nucleatum) and this type of bacteria can enter the placenta. This is very rare.

Yes: What you were told is true. It is called pregnancy gingivitis.

Pregancy Gingivitis: The fetal develpoment in your body draws from its healing resources. The most noticeable area is often the gums which present with redness, swelling and bleeding. It is important to maintain a strict regimen of brushing, flossing and check-ups during and after pregnacy. Even though it is counter intuitive to thinking- that one should floss "less" when there is bleeding.

Yes. It is true.: Pregnancy's hormonal changes are responsible for the body's exaggerated response to plaque. It can be controlled w/ careful brushing and flossing and frequent cleanings (every 2-3 months) at the dental office. You should be aware that research has shown a link between bleeding gums and low-birthweight and/or premature babies.

True: Especially during pregnancy and when breast feeding your body is full of hormones that promote growth. Gum tissue and the small blood vessels called capillaries are fast growing tissues, so they would be effected by these hormones. Brushing will often cause a woman in your situation to have their gums bleed. In fact, long before the otc pregnancy tests, your dentist would be the one to know first!