Easily bruising?

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Okay this may just be me worrying.... but I never really bruise. I am 36 weeks and I am noticing some terrible bruises all over my legs and now some on my butt. They don't hurt and I haven't actually done anything to remember getting them. They just look gross...big, black/blue color. 😩
I'm not sure if this is just nothing or if I need to mention it to my doctor incase something is going on?

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I'm doing that but know it's due to my low iron. It's my first indication that my iron is lower than normal. Funny thing is I only bruise waist down so my legs look like I've been beat but have no clue where 80% of the bruises came from lol

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I would mention it in case it’s low platelets or iron

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Could just be from sleeping. I'm currently having a problem with a hard bed so it's all I can think about lol. Even just sleeping on one side too long and of course, you won't know cause you're asleep, can make you bruise.

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You could mention it. They’ll probably tell you it has to do with all the extra blood your body is carrying and the fact that you’re probably bonking into more things because your center of gravity is off and/or you can’t see stuff before your belly. Women are more likely to bruise than men because of our hormone levels, which are elevated during pregnancy.

Easily bruising?

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