ok...i am 23 weeks pregnant...and this may sound gross...but two weeks ago, i had like this mucus stuff come out of my vaginia, and i didnt think much of it, other then a possiable warning sign, and thought if it happend again, that i would tell my doctor, but now im having really strong braxton hicks contractions, and i need to know if this is usual, this is my first pregnancy so i really dont know...please help!!!
2006-11-15 20:25:10 · 12 answers · asked by ruspecialenuf 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
it cant be an STD...first off, i get checked after every partner and second off, i was checked all over when i first went to the doc. and again a month ago
2006-11-15 20:30:42 · update #1
OK
but if it were preterm labor....wouldnt i like have had the baby a week ago or something??? i mean he IS still moving!!!
2006-11-15 20:38:00 · update #2
I say go to your doctor right away!
2006-11-15 20:27:52 · answer #1 · answered by homer_1561 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations on your pregnancy, its very common to start getting strong braxton hicks, if you are worried you should always call your doctor to put your mind at ease. the mucus could have been anything as long as it wasn't bloody then you should be right. If concerned about your braxton hicks sit down for 2 hours and relax, count how may you get and the timing also the pain threshold between 1-10, 10 been unbearable. make sure your realistic, if its under 5 which is strong but it is bearable. If your concerned call the doctor and see what they think.
I am 25 weeks and I find the braxton hicks are very tight and sometimes painful as the baby kicks to stop the tightning it can take my breath away but its nothing compared to real contractions, real contractions are like a really heavy period pain with tightnings that feel like its everywhere not just in your stomach, also the baby doesn't move very much during labour so I wouldn't stress to much but maybe to put your mind at ease you should make a dotors appointment to be checked out and put your mind at ease.
2006-11-16 04:58:25 · answer #2 · answered by mj_missi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call your doctor just to be on the safe side.
Braxton Hicks are a common thing during and through out your pregnancy. As well as the discharge they call your mucus plus. It is your bodies way of getting ready for a baby. Most the times your not in true labor until your contractions are 5 minutes apart. Here is some more info about Braxton Hicks and the mucus plug. But please call your doctor 1st, only he/she will be able to tell you what to do for sure.
http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/pregnancy/childbirth/156.html
Mucus Plug:
http://www.americanpregnancy.org/labornbirth/mucusplug.html
http://parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/plabor/0,,3pv4,00.html
2006-11-16 05:15:51 · answer #3 · answered by mystique_dragon4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are experiencing preterm labor. You need to go to the Emergency room. The mucus plug signified changes in your cervix. And your contractions are real not braxton hicks. Go to the ER, they can give your medication that stops labor and prevents preterm birth. If you wait too long you will lose the baby.
Symptoms of preterm labor include:
An increase in vaginal discharge or a change in the type of discharge, meaning if it becomes watery, mucus-like, or bloody (even if it's pink or just tinged with blood)
• Any vaginal bleeding or spotting
• Abdominal pain, menstrual-like cramping, or more than four contractions in one hour (even if they don't hurt)
• An increase in pressure in the pelvic area (a feeling that your baby is pushing down)
• Low back pain, especially if you didn't previously have back pain
2006-11-16 04:34:59 · answer #4 · answered by Proud to be APBT 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i just had the same thing that happened and i am 33 weeks .I just came out of the hospital from preterm contractions. By the way your contractions are more than likely real not braxton hicks. They will give you iv and put you on medication to slow down your contractions. You need to let your doctor know asap because you can end up losing your baby.
2006-11-16 04:39:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ring your doctor, it could be your mucus plug and if it is leaving it could lead to infections. If you cannot speak to your doctor go to the hospital for a check up, try not to panic and try and be calm for it maybe nothing and some braxton hicks. If you ever don't feel like something doesn't seem right especially in pregnancy don't leave it go and see your doctor.
Good luck and hope all is well
2006-11-16 04:31:49 · answer #6 · answered by shellhiggs07 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
U need to contact your midwife .... u have a plug of mucus in your cervix and this usually comes away before u go into labour at the end of your pregnancy, I wouldn't say that this is normal .... U really need to check this out it may be nothing but better to be safe than sorry !!
2006-11-16 04:33:59 · answer #7 · answered by jizzumonkey 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ok honey this means that you have lost your mucas plug this is normal and so are the contractions but if you are still worried keep a diary of when they happen how long and what you were doing when they happened and show it to your dr at your next visit i went throught the same thing and my son is now 7 yrs and perfect and i am now 5 weeks along but you are fine if you need more help feel free to im me
2006-11-16 06:29:58 · answer #8 · answered by GINA D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
White or yellow discharges are common in pregnancy. Period like contractions are also common in the first 3 months. But you have to call your doctor he knows better.
2006-11-16 04:30:39 · answer #9 · answered by zukielzuki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the hospital. I don't really mean to scare you, but you could be losing the baby. I can not stress it enough GO TO THE HOSPITAL! the mucus stuff could be the mucus plug.
2006-11-16 04:36:36 · answer #10 · answered by sweetgurl13069 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋