Hello there and thanks for the post

Try not to worry too much, symptoms can be caused by so many different things and most won't be anything as serious as a cancer. The internet cannot diagnose anyone and often leads people up the wrong path that causes even more concern.

The best thing people can do is to speak to their GP about any new, worrying or ongoing symptom to be checked out. They are the best people to assess you and what may be going on and then to arrange the most appropriate tests if needed.

I'm pleased to hear you have booked for you first cervical screening and during the appointment the nurse will be able to view the cervix and if they notice anything unusual they can refer you straight to colposcopy. But at the same time do let them know about the bleeding you had recently and of course if this happens again or you notice anything else speak to your GP sooner.

Back pain is common and can have so many causes, as you say having a young child that needs constant holding and picking up could be adding to this but do mention it to your nurse or doctor as I say so they can build up an overall picture about what may be going on.

Avoid googling any more and speak to the nurse or doctor when you can and see what they say. Hopefully everything will be fine so try not to let your thoughts run away with you.

Take care

Naomi