What to do if you have spotting at 38 weeks

Women are always very cautious during pregnancy, fearing that their momentary negligence will affect the fetus, especially in the late pregnancy when they are always more nervous. At 38 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus has gradually begun to enter the pelvis. As the due date approaches, female friends are always in a state of high tension, often afraid that there will be some problems with the fetus. However, many women will have symptoms of spotting at 38 weeks. They don’t know if this means they are about to give birth, and they are often particularly worried. Let’s learn about what to do if you spotting at 38 weeks.

What to do if you have spotting at 38 weeks

At the 38th week, the fetus may already weigh 3,200 grams and be about 52 centimeters long. The fetus' head is rocking in your pelvic cavity, protected by the pelvic skeleton, so it is safe. The fetus' hair has grown very long and thick at this time, about 1-3 cm long. Of course, some fetuses have no hair at all. The fine layer of villi and most of the white vernix caseosa that originally covered the fetus's body gradually fall off. These substances and other secretions are also swallowed into the fetus's stomach along with the amniotic fluid, stored in his (her) intestines, and turned into black meconium, which is excreted from the body within one or two days after he (she) is born.

In the late stages of pregnancy, especially the last month, fat and carbohydrate intake should be limited to prevent the fetus from growing too fast and affecting a smooth delivery. At the same time, you should also be careful not to consume too much salt and water to prevent pregnancy edema. Focus on lunch, reduce the amount of staple food appropriately and increase the proportion of side dishes. The closer you are to delivery, the more iron you need to consume to prevent anemia.

If you are already 38 weeks pregnant and have seen blood, it is not a miscarriage. Possible situations are: 1. Placental abruption; 2. Placenta previa: This should have been known during the prenatal check-up. 3. Signs of delivery. There will be a discrepancy of one to two weeks between the actual delivery date and the estimated due date. Generally, there is still some time to give birth after the onset of bleeding. If bleeding is heavy, seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Symptoms of spotting during pregnancy

If you spot in the early stages of pregnancy and the blood is brown, the expectant mother does not need to worry too much. Brown blood means that the bleeding has stopped, so it will oxidize into brown. Just get more rest and avoid exercise. If the blood is bright red, you should pay attention. Most expectant mothers who suspect they have had early miscarriage will experience back pain and lower abdominal pain similar to menstruation. Most mothers with ectopic pregnancies will experience severe abdominal pain, pale complexion, rapid heartbeat, and intra-abdominal bleeding.

Spotting in the second trimester of pregnancy is often accompanied by a small amount of bleeding and a feeling of abdominal heaviness, but because this symptom often occurs in the second trimester of pregnancy, the mother will not feel strong uterine contractions and the pain is not obvious.

The amount of vaginal bleeding varies depending on the type of abortion. Most pregnant women experience paroxysmal pain in the lower abdomen. As the disease progresses, vaginal bleeding may gradually increase, and symptoms such as increased frequency and severity of abdominal pain, coldness in the abdomen, and sometimes inability to feel fetal movement may occur.

When the blood is dark red or brown, it may also be a small amount of coffee-colored secretions. The amount of bleeding varies, generally starting from a small amount and gradually increasing, and there are blister-like substances in the blood. Before heavy vaginal bleeding, there is often persistent abdominal pain due to increased and larger intrauterine bleeding and vesicular material, which causes the uterus to expand rapidly.

Normally, spotting in late pregnancy is a sign of impending labor. That is, the uterus contracts, the baby's head begins to fall into the pelvis, and the fetal membrane and uterine wall gradually separate and the friction will cause blood vessels to rupture and bleed, commonly known as spotting. Tan, pink, and red are all possible colors. The amount of bleeding is significantly less than that during menstrual period. It usually occurs 24 hours before contractions, but it varies from person to person. There are also cases where spotting may occur repeatedly a week before. Mixed mucus flows out with a thick texture.

The above is an introduction to what to do if you see spotting at 38 weeks. After understanding it, we know that 38 weeks is the time of delivery, so female friends must adjust their mental state in daily life, relax and maintain sufficient physical strength. In addition, they must also do regular prenatal examinations at 38 weeks and prepare newborn supplies.