Discharge during pregnancy: what it is and should be, what does it mean if it is abundant, clear or red?

Hello! During pregnancy, a woman's blood circulation in the uterus increases. It is because of this that heavy discharge begins. They can be transparent or have a light milky tint. If the color and consistency of the mucus do not correspond to the norm, then this may indicate serious pathologies. In this case, you cannot do without diagnosis and the help of a doctor.

In today's article we will look at physiological discharge during pregnancy, which is normal. We will also touch on the topic of pathological changes that need to be paid special attention to.

Discharge during early pregnancy: normal options

Effect of progesterone

Inna T. (Samara): “About 18 days have passed since conception.
The test is positive. After 2-3 days of missed period, I noticed thick white discharge. I never noticed this before before my period. Can there be such discharge at 2 weeks of pregnancy or not? What could they mean? Opaque creamy discharge in the second week is the result of the active production of progesterone, the main hormone of the gestational period. It is under its influence that the vaginal secretion changes. An increased concentration of progesterone creates favorable conditions for reliable implantation of the embryo in the mucous layer of the uterus. Implantation occurs approximately on the eighth to tenth day after conception. This is why white, thick discharge in women before their scheduled period may indicate pregnancy.

White

White creamy

Implantation of fertilized egg

Irina K. (St. Petersburg): “A few days ago I found out that I was expecting a baby.
I'm currently about two weeks pregnant. A couple of days before the start of my expected period, I saw mucus streaked with blood on my daily planner. I thought the critical days had begun, but no more signs of the onset of menstruation appeared. It was all very strange! Is it normal for such discharge to occur in early pregnancy?” Discharge in the first weeks of pregnancy may have a small amount of blood streaks and may also be pinkish or brownish in color. They appear precisely at the moment when the fertilized egg is implanted into the endometrium of the uterus (8-10 days after fertilization of the egg). In this case, damage to the superficial blood vessels often occurs, which causes mini-bleeding. The amount of blood released is negligible, and the phenomenon itself is short-term in nature. Such discharge in the first days of pregnancy is absolutely safe. If in doubt, it is better to consult a doctor. See what discharge may look like during embryo implantation in one of our articles.

Mucus plug formation

Ekaterina V. (Moscow): “I noticed unusual discharge at 3 weeks of pregnancy.
This is translucent mucus, of which there is quite a lot. There are no other signs of discomfort: no pain of any kind, no irritation, or feeling unwell. Is there a danger to the baby if such discharge appears in the third week of pregnancy? Why do they happen? Copious discharge at the beginning of pregnancy, similar to the white of a raw egg, is not uncommon. Their reason is quite simple. From approximately 3-4 weeks, the formation of the so-called mucous plug begins, which reliably protects the internal cavity of the uterus, and, therefore, the fetus, from the penetration of various harmful substances and infectious agents throughout the entire period of gestation. Therefore, in pregnant women at this stage, transparent mucous secretions increase. Such discharge in the first month of pregnancy is quite natural.

Discharge like protein

With mucus

Fluctuating hormone levels

Arina L. (Moscow): “I recently found out that I was pregnant.
Becoming a mother was not part of the plan, but it turned out that way. I am now five weeks pregnant. On the eve of menstruation, some kind of brownish smudge suddenly began. It lasted less than normal periods. I didn’t feel any pain or any discomfort, although my periods are usually painful. Has anyone experienced brown discharge during pregnancy? What do they mean? During pregnancy, serious changes occur in the body of the expectant mother; first of all, the woman’s hormonal background changes. In some cases, such hormonal changes occur with some delay, because each organism is unique and individual. There are cases when a pregnant woman during the period of potential menstruation appears on her underwear with small discharge mixed with blood. If they are not accompanied by pain and deterioration in well-being, disappear on their own and change back to normal leucorrhoea, then there is no reason to worry.

Daub

Spotting pink-brown

Allergic reaction

Olga K. (Volgograd): “I’m 25 years old.
I am now 11 weeks pregnant. Recently I noticed an increase in the amount of leucorrhoea. They are translucent in appearance and odorless. At the same time, I feel a gradually increasing itching of the labia. What can such discharge mean at 11 weeks of pregnancy? Is this really an infection? During pregnancy, the sensitivity of expectant mothers increases significantly. That is why an allergic reaction in the form of itching and irritation could be caused even by familiar remedies that had not previously provoked a negative response from the body. Intimate hygiene gel, washing powder, scented daily wipes, synthetic fabric fabric - all this can provoke the appearance of profuse liquid leucorrhoea, accompanied by itching and irritation. Such secretion in the eleventh week is most likely caused by this very reason. The first thing to do is try to eliminate exposure to the allergen. Sometimes this is enough to stop such discharge during pregnancy.

Normal or pathological?

Women notice that the color and consistency of discharge differs at different periods of the cycle. This is due to the fact that during the monthly cycle the production of different hormones in their bodies changes.

Since during the gestation period the hormonal background of the expectant mother also undergoes changes, this also affects the nature of the vaginal secretion.

Discharge from the genital tract during pregnancy performs its functions:

help prevent the development of infections and the growth of pathogenic bacteria to protect the fetus (embryo - in the early stages);
and are also responsible for self-cleaning and maintaining normal vaginal moisture.

A small amount of light-colored vaginal discharge with a neutral odor is normal for any woman, regardless of whether she is pregnant or not.

During pregnancy, natural discharge increases due to blood flow to the genitals and hormonal changes (what is happening in the mother’s body at this time is described in detail in the article 1st trimester of pregnancy>>>);
The smell of discharge during this period may also change somewhat, which does not necessarily indicate any pathology;
The mucus plug on the cervix, which protects the baby from infections, also contributes to an increase in vaginal discharge;
In the later stages, pregnant women notice abundant clear or whitish discharge. The production of a large amount of lubricant is necessary for the baby to glide easily along the birth canal;
White or light beige discharge during pregnancy and slight itching can also be considered normal;
In the early stages, pregnant women are often diagnosed with thrush. Gynecologists consider it a variant of the norm; it often goes away on its own (read the article on the topic: Thrush as a sign of pregnancy>>>).

What should not be the discharge during pregnancy, what is a cause for concern?

Discharge with a strong specific odor, accompanied by discomfort and redness of the genital mucosa;
Foamy, watery discharge, as well as thick, flaky discharge;
Gray, green or yellow discharge with blood clots;
Discharge mixed with pus, more than 1 teaspoon per day.

Abnormal discharge in early pregnancy with photo

While minor bleeding in early pregnancy most often does not pose any threat, heavy bleeding can actually pose a danger.

Threat of spontaneous interruption

Yulia U. (Rostov-on-Don): “I tried for a long time to become a mother.
Finally, it worked. First there was bloody discharge at 4 weeks of pregnancy. The doctor did not see the danger, and soon everything went away on its own. And here I am again having discharge at 9 weeks of pregnancy. There are not very many of them, but it is blood. They appeared after my husband and I had a minor accident. It seems that I was not physically harmed, but apparently fear took its toll. At the same time, I have pain in the lower abdomen. How dangerous is such discharge at 9 weeks of pregnancy? The ninth week is the period when the appearance of blood from the vagina can hardly be considered normal. Most likely, the stress experienced became the cause of the threat of spontaneous miscarriage. This assumption is confirmed by the presence of localized pain. In such a case, you should immediately seek medical help. Bleeding can have serious consequences.

Blood discharge

With blood

Hydatidiform mole

Milena V. (Nizhny Novgorod): “I recently found out that I’m expecting a child.
Almost immediately, terrible toxicosis began, I even had to take sick leave. In the fifth week of pregnancy, a strange secretion suddenly appeared - blood with bubbles. In addition, my blood pressure suddenly dropped and I almost lost consciousness from weakness. I contacted my doctor. The diagnosis stunned me - hydatidiform mole. All my dreams of motherhood collapsed overnight. Why did such discharge appear at 5 weeks of pregnancy? What did I do wrong? Hydatidiform mole is a serious anomaly in the development of the ovum, which is extremely rare (1 case out of 1000). The appearance of discharge in the fifth week was inevitable. At first, such an anomaly manifests itself similarly to normal gestation: a positive test, toxicosis (usually intense), weakness, fluctuations in blood pressure. The next sign of pathology is the appearance of blood resembling foam. The woman's condition worsens. The woman is not and cannot be at all to blame for the event. Unfortunately, it is not possible to predict such a course of events. And what’s even more unfortunate is that surgery is the only treatment option. All efforts during the rehabilitation period should be aimed at restoring health and strictly following the doctor’s instructions. After all, hydatidiform mole can cause cancer.

Implantation bleeding

Blood on underwear or a panty liner after conception is an alarming symptom, but small discharge in the early stages of pregnancy with streaks in the first two weeks may well be a manifestation of so-called implantation bleeding. Its cause is the introduction of the fertilized egg into the endometrium. This usually happens in the second half of the cycle, 3-7 days after ovulation, when the fertilized egg, having traveled through the fallopian tube, reaches the uterine cavity and is fixed in it. In the process, the chorionic villi covering the outer shell of the egg penetrate the mucous membrane lining the uterine cavity. It, in turn, is corroded by special enzymes that are produced by the membrane of the embryo.

When does implantation bleeding occur?

All this can lead to minor and harmless damage to the capillaries of the uterine wall. This results in yellow-brown or pale pink discharge in early pregnancy. They are very scanty, smearing, and last for several hours or a maximum of 2 days. An expectant mother who does not know about her interesting situation may mistake them for the onset of menstruation earlier than expected, especially since implantation may be accompanied by slight tension in the uterus and tingling in the lower abdomen. Similar symptoms, characteristic of implantation bleeding, are noted by about 30% of women, and they occur on the 24th day during a standard menstrual cycle lasting 28-30 days.

Vaginal secretion is yellow

Lyudmila K. (Noginsk): “Can a pregnant woman’s normal discharge be a rich yellow color?
I noticed similar discharge at 10 weeks of pregnancy. At the same time, it stretches the lower back. What can dark yellow discharge indicate at 10 weeks of pregnancy? There are two options for the occurrence of deep yellow discharge during early pregnancy: inflammation in the organs of the reproductive system and the proliferation of infection (ureaplasmosis, gardenellosis, chlamydial infection). At the same time, a woman may experience pain in the abdomen and sacral area. Itching and irritation are also sometimes present. Such discharge in the first trimester of pregnancy can be dangerous, as it can provoke spontaneous abortion, slowdown in fetal development and intrauterine infection, and subsequently premature birth.

Yellow-green Dark yellow Yellow

Abundant yellow

When you urgently need medical help

In the first trimester, pregnancy is very “fragile” and sensitive to a huge number of external factors. Wrong lifestyle and bad habits, excessive physical activity, severe stress, infections and high temperature - these and dozens of other factors provoke threats to the development and life of the fetus. The most dangerous discharge at the beginning of pregnancy is bloody.

Bloody discharge is a dangerous symptom

Brown discharge in the early stages

Freezing of embryonic development

Larisa V. (Sochi): “When there was a delay of 2 weeks, the test showed two stripes.
It was a busy period at work, so I didn’t go to the doctor right away. Discharge at 6 weeks of pregnancy made me come to my senses. They were brown and smearing in nature. Doubts involuntarily arose: maybe the first test was wrong? I bought a second one and it gave a negative result. Is it possible? The smearing does not stop, toxicosis has disappeared completely. Did I really come up with everything and there was just a delay?” In some cases, a brown secretion may indicate that the development of the embryo is fading. If a woman initially had all the signs of gestation, and then they suddenly stopped, and at the same time brown marks appeared on her underwear, then intrauterine death of the embryo may have occurred. And its gradual peeling off from the walls of the uterus provokes the appearance of a brownish secretion. To dispel doubts, you should undergo an examination.

Spotting

Daub

Cervical erosion

Anna Z. (Kirov): “I noticed discharge at 4 weeks of pregnancy after sex.
This is a brownish daub. After a couple of hours everything went away. Before conception, I did not have time to cure the erosion. Could discharge in the fourth week be a consequence of old erosion? Indeed, erosion can cause the appearance of a brown secretion, which is explained by mechanical damage to the surface of the area affected by the disease. A similar secretion can be observed, for example, after an examination in a gynecological office. Treatment of erosion is not provided during the period of pregnancy; it will have to be postponed until delivery. Details of future therapy should be discussed with your doctor.

Dark beige Spotting for VB

Discharge indicating pregnancy

On days 6-12 after conception, the embryo attaches to the walls of the uterus. Accordingly, somewhere before your period you may see several pink or yellow spots on your underwear
It is a creamy mass with a small amount of blood. The embryo penetrates the mucosa, slightly destroying it at the point of attachment. Many women confuse this secretion with menstruation, but it is different in nature. The discharge is not blood, it is only a small amount of it. In addition, they are not abundant and stop after a couple of days
If you are not yet aware of your pregnancy, but you have had unprotected sex, observe your vaginal secretions. Usually before menstruation it becomes whitish and thick, its amount is negligible. The consistency is similar to cream. But, if you are pregnant, vaginal secretions become transparent and liquid and have virtually no color

Discharge indicating pregnancy

Dark discharge during pregnancy

Yana S. (Voronezh): “Suddenly dark discharge began at 6 weeks of pregnancy.
Not very strong, with blood clots. At the same time it hurts on the right side. Weakness appeared. My husband insists on calling an ambulance, but I don’t like to panic. Maybe it's not so scary? Is dark discharge normal? Discharge at the 6th week of pregnancy, which is dark in color and accompanied by acute pain and general malaise, can hardly be considered natural. Such symptoms are characteristic of the ectopic localization of the fertilized egg, that is, a condition when it is implanted not in the uterine cavity, but, for example, in a tube, ovary, or even the peritoneum. This pathology can be extremely dangerous for the health and life of a woman, since as the fertilized egg grows, the likelihood of organ rupture and heavy bleeding increases.

Discharge with dried blood

Clotted blood

Normal discharge by week of pregnancy

The following list of changes in the structure, viscosity and intensity of discharge is associated with natural physiological processes during pregnancy and is normal, but may vary in the specified time periods due to the individual characteristics of a particular female body.

1st week

The discharge is identical to the last weeks of menstrual secretion. You can find more detailed information in our pregnancy calendar by week.

2nd week

The secretion becomes slimy, sometimes with small amounts of blood. During this period, ovulation occurs/installation of the egg to the walls of the uterine cavity.

3rd week

Light or moderate implantation bleeding, sometimes accompanied by nagging pain in the lower abdomen. An alternative is a creamy discharge of pink, brown or yellow shades, which stops a few days after the process begins.

4th week

Consolidation of the implantation process is accompanied by abundant thick transparent or slightly whitish secretion without an unpleasant odor, sometimes mixed with blood. From this period, global hormonal changes begin, and an increase in mucus occurs due to the large flow of blood to the organ.

5th week

The norm is clear, odorless discharge in small quantities; any other color of the secretion indicates infectious, sexually transmitted problems or a threat of termination of pregnancy (in the presence of blood clots).

6th week

During this period, pregnant women usually secrete a transparent or slightly white secretion in small volumes, odorless and of a standard structure.

7th week

Changes in hormonal levels entail an increase in the flow of secretions; they become not only more abundant, but also thinner. Thick secretion of any shade may indicate pathology.

8th week

The discharge is moderate, mostly light in color and slightly sour in smell, not liquid, of normal consistency. A brown secretion is very dangerous, usually accompanying the separation of the fetal embryo from the walls of the uterus with subsequent termination of pregnancy.

9th week

The secretion has a liquid, watery consistency, is odorless, has a light color and should not cause any discomfort.

10th week

During this period, the pregnant woman often undergoes a primary gynecological examination. The discharge is similar to the 9th week, but in rare cases a small spotting bloody secretion may be observed - it is not dangerous if there is no abdominal pain and can be caused by microdamage to the uterine walls that have become loose due to mechanical stress during a gynecological examination, after sexual intercourse or due to cervical erosion.

11th week

The secretion is thin, colorless or light, and is released in a small volume.

12th week

Good discharge of a moderate nature, light or whitish in color, sometimes having a slightly sour odor. During this period, sexually transmitted diseases are very dangerous, manifested by itching, burning, mucus/pus and leucorrhoea of unnatural colors.

13th – 25th week

The discharge remains transparent, but its volume, due to the increasing influence of estrogen, begins to increase and acquire an increasingly liquid consistency. Leucorrhoea acquires a slightly sour smell.

25th – 36th week

Moderate or abundant discharge of light, less often white, shades with a pronounced sour odor. In rare cases, partial loss of amniotic fluid may be observed (yellowish tint, liquid consistency), which is a pathology and requires immediate consultation with a doctor. With severe constipation/hemorrhoids, the secretion may include bloody clots; if the discharge is brown or any other color, this is a signal of the presence of a serious pathology.

36th – 40th week

Moderate whitish discharge may alternate with a mucous-type secretion, sometimes with the addition of blood clots, signaling the process of preparation for the removal of the plug and the onset of labor. Translucent liquid discharge in large quantities is a waste of amniotic fluid or a change in the structure of the membranes. In any case, if they occur, you need to contact a gynecologist as soon as possible.

Green secretion

Kira D. (Sevastopol): “I’m seven weeks pregnant.
I developed an unusual greenish secretion with some kind of nasty smell. It hurts to go to the toilet, everything itches and hurts. What kind of discharge could this be at 7 weeks of pregnancy? The appearance of green secretion (pus) may be a sign of diseases such as trichomoniasis or gonorrhea. These sexually transmitted infections can cause spontaneous abortion. If such symptoms occur during pregnancy (itching, burning, swelling of the labia, traces of pus, repulsive odor), you should consult a doctor as soon as possible and undergo appropriate examination and treatment.

Green Purulent

Discharge after pregnancy

Immediately after delivery, for a month, a woman experiences a special type of dynamically changing discharge, characterized by bloody secretion and the presence of so-called lochia. The appearance of the latter is due to the process of natural healing of the internal structure of the uterus and the physiological rejection of excess tissue. Main stages with descriptive characteristics:

Copious bleeding with blood clots, bright red. Usually last up to three days after the actual birth.
Serous-sucrose secretion with a predominance of pinkish and brown shades. The discharge itself turns pale; normally there are no hemorrhagic clots or bright red inclusions. They begin on the fourth day after birth and disappear by 10–11 days.
The discharge is yellowish with an admixture of white shades, spotting, mostly liquid and odorless. Disappears by the third week after delivery.

From the third week after birth, the above-mentioned lochia begins to disappear, and the discharge becomes more scanty and watery with admixtures of glassy mucus from the cervical canal, leukocytes are absent or appear in isolated cases. After the sixth week, uterine discharge should stop completely, but secretion returns to prenatal norms only by the second month after the woman’s hormonal levels have normalized.

https://youtu.be/HX8DySp-UUU

White grains in vaginal secretion

Natalya S. (Kolomna): “I’m now in my twelfth obstetric week.
A couple of days ago, the usual leucorrhoea began to change and turned into some kind of grains. At first there was no discomfort, but then severe itching began. What caused this discharge at 12 weeks of pregnancy? Could this somehow affect the condition of my unborn child?” Such discharge at the 12th week of pregnancy occurs with the same frequency as, for example, at the sixth or thirty-ninth week. Candidiasis can occur at any stage of pregnancy. This stage of life is characterized by a slight decrease in the body’s defenses, against the background of which such an unpleasant disease as thrush very often develops.

At first, the secreted mass looks like white flakes or grains of cottage cheese, which are easily separated from the mucous membrane. As the disease progresses, the flakes turn into gray films, which, when trying to separate them from the mucous membrane, leave small wounds. This increases the discomfort significantly. The disease is accompanied by itching, swelling, hyperemia of the external genitalia, as well as a characteristic sour odor.

Such white discharge in early pregnancy does not pose a threat to the unborn child, but causes increased discomfort to the woman herself. Therefore, it is important to undergo antifungal treatment, which should be prescribed by a gynecologist. Most often, during early pregnancy, local agents are used.

With Secret flakes for thrush

Like cottage cheese for Candidiasis

As you can see, in the first trimester, vaginal secretion can be quite varied. In the vast majority of cases, it is difficult for the expectant mother to independently understand the manifested symptoms. Therefore, it is extremely important to seek the help of competent specialists whenever doubts or suspicious signs arise.

Norm

Normal discharge in early pregnancy is clear and moderately thick. They may become more abundant compared to previous cycles without conception, and such a change is not considered pathological. The main thing is to make sure that the discharge does not have an unpleasant pungent odor and does not contain inclusions. There should also be no “side” symptoms such as dryness, burning or discomfort in the intimate area - such signs indicate the addition of an infection or the risk of developing inflammatory diseases.

Colorless discharge and leucorrhoea without clots are the norm

When should you contact a gynecologist?

Some manifestations of fluid and clots in the first trimester indicate the presence of pathology. If you do not contact a medical facility in a timely manner, the subsequent consequences can greatly affect the condition of the fetus, which will lead to uncontrollable complications.

Bloody clots that are released with pain or an unpleasant odor are the primary sign of abnormalities. There is a possibility of disturbances inside the uterus or loss of cervical tone. As noted earlier, blood clots signal the menstrual cycle if, for some reason, conception occurred during menstruation.
Yellow-green clots indicate an infection developing inside the genitals. In this case, there is absolutely no time to delay. If a spreading infectious process reaches the uterus, the risk of miscarriage increases significantly.
Pink liquid sometimes indicates internal bleeding, but there is no significant reason to panic. Contact a medical facility for diagnosis and, if necessary, treatment.

A specialist talks about discharge during 1-2 weeks of pregnancy:

https://youtu.be/xA_wF0ty3XQ

Discharge in mid-pregnancy

If the brown “daub” began after the 12th week of the period, then an urgent consultation with a doctor is necessary.

This may be a threat of termination of pregnancy and other complications:

placenta previa;
placental abruption.

They need treatment. There is a high probability of hospitalization.

Placenta previa

The condition is associated with complete or partial overlap of the uterine os with the placenta. In the second trimester, it may cause brown or scarlet discharge. This is due to the fact that the growing fetus puts more pressure on the placenta, damaging some of its blood vessels.

The pathology requires more careful management of pregnancy, since there is a high risk of lack of oxygen and nutrients in the fetus.

Placental abruption

The condition is dangerous for both the woman and the fetus. If a large part of the placenta is separated, heavy bleeding may occur. The child is at high risk of hypoxia and intrauterine growth retardation.

A symptom of pathology is brown discharge. Pregnancy with them is highly likely to be preserved. There are also nagging pains in the uterine area, and less frequently attacks of lightheadedness.

This pathology requires hospitalization to determine the condition of the fetus. In some cases, a woman remains in the hospital for up to 32-36 weeks. After which a planned CS is performed.

Causes of bleeding in pregnant women

Blood or red blood cells in the mucus during the first trimester of pregnancy is always a sign of a dangerous condition. Depending on the consistency, intensity of color and smell, such compartments will tell you about the presence of one reason or another. The most common causes of bleeding in the first three months after conception:

Menses. This question is especially relevant for those women who have a hereditary history of bleeding in the first months. To clarify the diagnosis, Doppler diagnostics are performed, which will show the course of pregnancy; under normal conditions, the fetus will be “washed” with blood, but such a course does not harm its growth.
Cervical erosions provoke a weak discharge of dark brown or pinkish blood. In case of exacerbation or excessive pressure on the fundus of the uterus, bleeding or pasty smearing consistency may occur.
Detachment of the ovum, placenta after the 11th week. Scarlet bleeding during the first months of pregnancy can also cause a miscarriage. This situation occurs due to detachment of the baby's place, which should be attached to the uterus. A woman’s hormonal instability is the most common cause of this complication. Hormone replacement therapy is recommended throughout the entire period of gestation;
Rhesus conflict. It can also cause bleeding both in the early stages and in later periods of gestation. Depending on the type of pregnancy (the number of births does not depend), the Rhesus conflict occurs between 7 and 15 weeks. In this case, timely treatment of maternal antigens will help eliminate bleeding, and as a consequence, miscarriage.

Important
Rh conflict occurs when the mother and fetus have different blood groups. Thus, the most dangerous situation is the pregnancy of a mother with a negative Rh factor, and a fetus with a positive one. If this is not the first pregnancy, there is a possibility that the baby will be rejected as a foreign body.

Discharge in the last third of pregnancy

In the last months of pregnancy, brown “daub” can also begin due to placental abruption. In later stages, brown discharge can be a harbinger of early labor.

They accompany the passage of the mucus plug, which protects the cervix and fetus from infections. It is important to know that this is a one-time discharge. They cannot last for several days.

The plug comes out two or three hours before labor begins. Sometimes this can happen in two, three days or even a week. Both cases are normal.

Treatment and prevention

If suspicious excessive mucus occurs, the mother should contact an obstetrician-gynecologist, who will select the necessary therapy. Normal discharge does not require treatment, since it is a completely natural reaction of the body to gestation and does not cause any harm. It is much more difficult to treat spotting that accompanies infectious pathologies.

They must be treated necessarily, since such diseases seriously disrupt the course of pregnancy and can provoke its termination or intrauterine death of the baby, as well as the development of congenital fetal pathologies. There are special treatment regimens specifically for pregnant women, because antibiotics are contraindicated for such patients. Therefore, self-medication in this case is dangerous.

https://youtu.be/qqBR_7hVDnI

It is easier to prevent the development of such diseases than to treat them while pregnant. It is necessary to observe the strictest intimate hygiene and wear cotton underwear that will not cause irritation or inflammation. If the spotting is very heavy, then you need to use panty liners, which are recommended to be changed every 4-5 hours. You need to wash your genitals every day to prevent the spread of bacteria. After the plug comes out shortly before giving birth, it is recommended to avoid unprotected sex, because there is no protection in the cervix, so bad microflora can penetrate into the uterus.

What to do

A woman should consult a doctor if any negative changes in her condition are detected.
The specialist will conduct an examination, based on which the result will be formulated and the degree of threat will be assessed. You will need to take swabs to check for a yeast or vaginal infection. When diagnosing a disease, a treatment is selected that will not harm the process of formation of a new organism. If necessary, hormonal medications are prescribed. If the pregnancy has stopped developing, then immediate surgical intervention is required - abortion.

A woman should not self-medicate. Only a doctor can choose the right medications.

Spotting appears in a woman during any period of pregnancy. They can be physiologically normal or serve as a symptom of pathologies during fetal formation. Conclusions can be drawn only on the basis of a detailed examination. It will be necessary to exclude serious pathologies that could negatively affect the body of the mother or child. We should not forget that the risk of miscarriage remains throughout pregnancy.

https://youtu.be/xmHgKYfMJEE

What medications can help?

Hemostatic agents are prescribed only by a specialist in case of heavy bleeding. A small spot does not require treatment, since it is a symptom of an ongoing pathology, so special attention should be paid to the cause of its occurrence.

The choice of therapy depends on the diagnostic results. When inflammatory processes are detected, suppositories and drugs that suppress the source of inflammation are used. An ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, or fetal death requires curettage.

If there is a threat of miscarriage, conservation therapy is carried out, which in most cases allows the fetus to adequately develop in the future.

https://youtu.be/zI0K_sqH028

Useful video about spotting as a sign of a pregnancy threat

Spotting pink discharge at the beginning of pregnancy is most often the norm.
But sometimes spotting can indicate various pathological processes in the body. Therefore, a woman must have certain knowledge that will help her distinguish normal vaginal secretion from dangerous discharge. “Single brown discharge appeared at 3 weeks of pregnancy, it was not heavy, but it was still scary. Is this normal or is the fetus at risk?

This week the future fate of the pregnancy is decided. In other words, whether the embryo can successfully implant in the uterus. In the described case, implantation of the fertilized egg occurred. Safe implantation bleeding can be sporadic or episodic. This is a kind of spotting before menstruation, which would have occurred if the embryo had not implanted. They may not be a deep brown color or may only have a few drops of blood.

As already mentioned, brown discharge in early pregnancy occurs around the time of expected menstruation. The fact is that the female body retains information about the cycle and does not yet have time to completely adapt to the new state.

In the midst of hormonal changes, you need to be extremely careful, because this is the most dangerous time for the fetus. Even if there is no brown discharge during pregnancy at any stage, you should follow the following rules:

Physical activity and heavy lifting are prohibited;
shows peace and the creation of emotional comfort;
It is strictly unacceptable to take a bath in water exceeding a temperature of 37;
It is recommended to refrain from intimacy.

Neglecting these rules can cause heavy spotting in early pregnancy, which can quickly develop into bleeding. And this already threatens the life of both the child and the mother.

Often, discharge in the first trimester appears due to damage to the mucous membrane of the reproductive system. The reasons for this can be very different:

sex;
gynecological examination;
careless introduction of suppositories;
unsuccessful douching.

In the first trimester of pregnancy, the discharge after intercourse may have small drops of blood or be brown in color, but not in large quantities.

In addition, the causes of this phenomenon may be caused by the presence of cervical erosion. This pathology causes minor discharge during pregnancy, which, as a rule, does not pose any danger. But the treatment of the disease is already carried out after the birth of the child.

Spotting bloody secretion is not always, but may indicate abruption of the placenta or ovum. The reason for this is most often strong physical exertion, which causes tears, and their consequence is blood loss.

First, small bloody clots appear in the secretion, the number of which may increase. Here you need to see a doctor as soon as possible and undergo an ultrasound. If the diagnosis is confirmed, the patient is immediately hospitalized, appropriate medications and complete rest are prescribed. If the problem is detected in a timely manner and treatment is prescribed, the symptoms stop and the pregnancy continues.

A frozen pregnancy does not provide a chance to save the fetus. It is unknown for what reasons, but the development of the fetus completely stops, after which it freezes.

This marks the cessation of all pregnancy symptoms:

nausea;
general malaise;
breast filling;
increased sensitivity;
the corresponding level of hCG in the blood.

But you need to understand that not all women experience such signs during fetal development. There is a characteristic symptom for this condition - viscous bloody secretion against the background of severe pain in the lower abdomen and lower back, which has a long period of exacerbation.

An accurate diagnosis can only be made by a doctor after an ultrasound scan, and the problem itself can only be solved surgically. If the fetus with the membrane is removed in time, the patient’s full health and reproductive function are preserved. Unfortunately, women sometimes do not pay attention to the symptoms, so they end up in the hospital too late. This pathology can lead to removal of the uterus, the occurrence of sepsis, and in the most advanced cases, the death of a woman is not excluded.

"I do not know what to do. We finally managed to conceive a child, so I worry about everything. I never got used to the spotting during the 5th week of pregnancy, but today there is much more of it. My stomach and back also hurt.”

We hasten to report that this woman managed to maintain her pregnancy, because all the participants in the conversation unanimously advised her to immediately go to the hospital. Just at the appointment, bleeding began, but timely medical assistance corrected the situation.

It is worth noting that during this period the chance of saving the fetus is 50 to 50, and 2 out of 10 women face this problem. At first, a slight bloody secretion is noted, which increases in volume and darkens over time, but treatment can help if addressed in time.

All discharge from the female genital organs can be either normal or a symptom of pathology. Only a doctor can determine this after examining a vaginal smear.

At the initial stage of pregnancy, the woman’s genitals produce all the same secretions as before:

white discharge is both a variant of the norm and a sign of the onset of thrush; more about white discharge in pregnant women →
yellow discharge - more often signals inflammation, but is also a completely normal reaction of the body to changing intimate hygiene products or wearing underwear made of synthetic fabric; more about yellow discharge in expectant mothers →
discharge mixed with blood indicates both the attachment of the embryo and a failed attempt at conception.

The appearance of light, translucent discharge during pregnancy is an ideal scenario.

This means that the woman’s vagina separates normal endocervical mucus, replaces dead epithelium in a timely manner, and its microflora has no signs of the presence of pathological microorganisms. If the discharge changes its character, you should consult a doctor.

Most often, bleeding appears in the early stages of pregnancy, in the first trimester, but this does not mean that at 12 weeks it is a carefree time for the mother and there is no need to worry about the baby. If there are pathologies, then bleeding during pregnancy also occurs in the second trimester.

Most often, bleeding occurs for two reasons: due to improper formation of the baby's place or premature abruption of the placenta.

If bleeding occurs during this period, hospitalization is necessary, after which the doctor decides on further actions: monitoring the patient, abortion for medical reasons, emergency delivery.

Heavy bleeding during pregnancy occurs at any stage. It would seem that the fertilized egg attached and began its development, but then, for example, at 9 weeks bleeding began. What to do?

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If significant amounts of blood appear, the following measures should be taken:

call an ambulance;
provide peace;
lie down in bed, raise your legs;
in case of severe pain, take No-shpa;
apply cold ice to the lower abdomen;
do not use tampons, do not use the bathroom.

After delivery to the hospital, the doctor will determine the cause of the complication and prescribe treatment.

As for the danger to the fetus, in most cases, with timely hospitalization, doctors manage to preserve the pregnancy. Now in their arsenal there are a number of hormonal drugs that can replace the deficiency of the main female hormones - thanks to this, doctors successfully bring even difficult pregnancies to a natural end. If there is a real threat of miscarriage, the woman is admitted to a hospital and treated.

If the threat to the fetus is so great that decisive measures must be taken, doctors always try to save the child, but still the final choice is made in favor of the life and health of the mother.

Bloody discharge during pregnancy is not always a cause for panic. If you find red spots on your underwear, don’t worry - if you follow all the doctor’s instructions, you can carry and give birth to a healthy baby without complications. The main condition is to consult a doctor as soon as possible if you detect bloody discharge from the vagina during pregnancy.

Opaque creamy discharge in the second week is the result of the active production of progesterone, the main hormone of the gestational period. It is under its influence that the vaginal secretion changes. An increased concentration of progesterone creates favorable conditions for reliable implantation of the embryo in the mucous layer of the uterus.

White creamy

When to call an ambulance

During pregnancy, a number of life-threatening conditions for a woman are accompanied by scarlet discharge. This is often how bleeding starts.

When urgent medical attention is needed:

severe pain in the lower abdomen or uterine area;
heavy, increasing bleeding;
chills, fever;
weakness, drowsiness;
fainting or dizziness.

Brown discharge is a reason for an unscheduled visit to the gynecologist.

What other discharge may occur during pregnancy?

Clear discharge during pregnancy is considered not dangerous. You should be concerned if they are accompanied by itching or redness.

White, dense discharge is a sign of thrush. Candidiasis not only causes a lot of discomfort, but is also dangerous. Due to the high concentration of the fungus, micro-rupture of the amniotic sac and leakage of water are possible.

Yellowish or light brown discharge may indicate that a woman is infected with ureaplasmosis, chlamydia. Green discharge with an unpleasant odor and foam indicates trichomoniasis.

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