ok well i am 38 weeks pregnant but the doctors think it could be any day now!! i have to wear a pad because of how much discharge i am putting out and when i went to the restroom a minute ago there was a spot of blood that was like a browninsh and it was the size of a quarter and it looks like the kind of blood you have at the end of your period how its brownish, except this looked like it was jelly!! what is this? i was at the doctor today and they said that i am 2 cm dialted and i am 70-80% effaced, is this a sign of labor? should i call my doctor? the last time i had blood they said that it was ok as long as it wasnt enough to soak a pad i dont wanna bug them if i can possibly get answers here id like that..plz help!!
2007-05-10 08:30:58 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Babe those are signs of labor for sure.
You may pass your mucus plug — the small amount of thickened mucus that's sealed your cervical canal during the last nine months — if your cervix begins to dilate as you get close to labor. The plug may come out all at once in a lump, or as increased vaginal discharge over the course of several days. The mucus may be tinged with blood (which may be brown, pink, or red), which is why it's referred to as "bloody show." Having sex or a vaginal exam can also disturb your mucus plug and cause you to see some bloody discharge even when labor isn't going to start in the next few days. In either case, if you see more than a few spots of blood, be sure to call your caregiver immediately because it could be a sign of a problem.
Oh when in labor:
try drinking raspberry tea, walk around, when you do get the contractions try to relax and breath slowly inhale from your nose and exhale from you mouth.
Good Luck
2007-05-10 08:53:47 · answer #1 · answered by WICCA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, we are not doctors. We cant tell you whats normal or what something is. We can guess and estimate. Thats what doctors are there for, is to answer questions that you think are stupid. As far as my opinion, some spotting after a pelvic is normal. Discharge, if its not smelly and discoloured its alright. Now you could go into labour any day or it could take a week or longer. Just relax and get rested because once the baby comes, your not gonna get alot!
2007-05-10 08:36:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you having contractions? Your cervix is open and with the pressure of the baby you will see some blood or a lot of discharge. You can call to be on the safe side, but I waited until I had contractions. It could be part of your mucus plug. All normal!
2007-05-10 08:35:57 · answer #3 · answered by Tiffany H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are losing your mucous plug, which means you are getting really close to labor. You aren't in labor yet, unless you are having contractions that are regular and getting increasingly painful. But relax, this is a normal part, even though it is gross. It is normal for there to be blood in the mucous plug, so don't worry about that either. Go to a pregnancy website and read about the mucous plug if you are still nervous.
2007-05-10 08:35:28 · answer #4 · answered by maddie1979 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
True labor is when you progressivly dialate and efface. If you have concerns call the Dr. That's their job. They are there to help you. And don't let them go until you feel safe. And 38 weeks and after is a text book safe time to deliver. Just call them and voice your concerns!
2007-05-10 08:38:45 · answer #5 · answered by }{~*~holli_lou~*~}{ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Freakishly Chic
2016-05-19 23:21:14 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is probably the mucus plug . Call the dr and let them know he will have instructions for you.Labor at this time is imminent and is best to keep ypur dr informed.Congrats and happy mothers day.
2007-05-10 08:42:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are probably having a show it can look that way. some get it before labour starts i didn't get it til well into labour as long as its not fresh blood you should be ok. but dont stress and if you need to contact your midwife dont worry about wasting there time do what feels right for you...and good luck
2007-05-10 08:36:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's called a bloody show and it's part of the mucus plug. I'd give you 3 days max! Don't have to call the doc.
2007-05-10 08:35:48 · answer #9 · answered by Waiting and Wishing 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is probably your mucus plug- which means that your labor could start today- or next week. It is your body getting ready for labor. You don't need to worry about it- but get ready for labor!
2007-05-10 08:35:10 · answer #10 · answered by Amy S 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋