I'm 37 1/2 weeks pregnant and just got back from the doctors. He said I am 3 cm and 60% effaced - woo hoo :) How much bleeding is common after an internal exam? I just went to the bathroom and it looked like I was on my period. It was red blood with brown chunky stuff (sorry) and quite a bit of it. Is this normal? Doc's office is now closed and just wanted some feedback from other mom's before I pack up the fam and go to the hospital. Also, I know women can walk around for weeks dilated to a 1 or a 2, but how bout a 3 and 60%? God I hope it's gonna be soon! Thanks!
2007-08-29 12:28:55 · 9 answers · asked by jilly23810 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Sounds pretty normal.
If the bleeding gets heavier call your delivery ward and speak to a nurse.
I'd say your bleeding because the doctor agrivated your cervix and possibly gave you a sweep.
Also keep walking being at 3 is very good!
So keep walking and hopfully you'll have a baby very soon!
2007-08-29 12:56:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Totally normal. Your cervix is softening up and very sensitive. I bled after every exam in my last trimester. The chunky stuff is the mucus plug. I was dilated to 2 and 100% effaced for 7 days before giving birth. My friend was at 3 for 2 weeks.
2007-08-29 12:32:02 · answer #2 · answered by Melissa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was 3cm and had the doctor appt that day went home and the next day was in the hospital having a baby.And the blood is normal nothing to be worried about.I would say you will be having a baby very soon.
2007-08-29 12:36:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well i have never experienced bleeding after an exam like that but i hear that is common in some wamen ...but if you feel werid about it just go to the hospital just to make sure better be safe then sorry
2007-08-29 12:34:42 · answer #4 · answered by AMIEE B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal, I'd still call them and let them know though maybe in the morning when they re-open. I was 100% effaced, lost my plug and 4cm dilated for 3 weeks before I had my daughter..
2007-08-29 12:34:56 · answer #5 · answered by pookiesmom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that would mean that that is your "show" i had that at 2 cm dialated and then went into labour so all you can really do is relax and wait for the contractions if it gets any worse go to the hospital good luck your baby is almost here oh and my sister had it aswell only a week ago and she had her baby 5 days ago
2007-08-29 12:36:51 · answer #6 · answered by mum to 3 precious little girls!! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can always call labor and delivery and explain the situation to them, they will either reassure you or have you come in. It is better to call them first that way you dont pack up your whole family and head out just for them to tell you that everything is fine. Best of luck :)
2007-08-29 12:52:46 · answer #7 · answered by sugarplumfaerie52686 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would go to the hospital or call your dr. just to be save you really shouldnt be bleeding heavy only spotting after an exam!
2007-08-29 12:33:54 · answer #8 · answered by b12345 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have lost your mucous plug!
2007-08-29 12:36:58 · answer #9 · answered by hollyberry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋