Bleeding like period at 39 weeks of pregnancy

During pregnancy, pregnant women may feel abdominal pain every now and then. Of course, many people do not feel obvious pain during pregnancy, but the pain will be aggravated when they are in labor. Some pregnant women feel that their abdomen hurts like menstruation in the late pregnancy. What is the reason for abdominal pain like menstruation in 39 weeks of pregnancy? What should I do if my abdomen hurts like menstruation in 39 weeks of pregnancy?

Symptoms of spotting in late pregnancy

24 to 48 hours before delivery, the cervix begins to move, causing the fetal membrane near the cervix to separate from the uterine wall at that point. The capillaries rupture and a small amount of blood is discharged through the vagina and mixed with the mucus in the cervical canal and discharged. This strong mucus discharged from the vagina is called "spotting". Spotting during pregnancy is usually a sign that labor is imminent.

The colors of spotting may include brown, light pink, and red. The bleeding is significantly less than that during menstruation. It usually occurs 24 hours before the pain and is discharged as a mixed mucus with a thick color. However, the specific situation varies from person to person. If there is only a small amount of bleeding, the expectant mother can stay at home to observe, and pay attention to not working too hard and avoid excessive exercise. However, if fresh blood is discharged and exceeds menstrual bleeding, or is accompanied by abdominal pain, you should be hospitalized and treated immediately.

What are the common problems after seeing red?

1. Seeing blood does not mean that the pregnant woman will give birth immediately

Generally speaking, "seeing blood" means that the pregnant woman is about to give birth, but of course it varies from person to person. Everyone's physiological conditions are different. Seeing blood is only a sign that pain is about to begin. It will take 1 to 2 days after seeing blood before delivery, while for some people it will take 4 to 5 days. If you have not had your period before delivery, you must be well prepared with diapers when going out. Especially for pregnant women who are giving birth for the first time, it is not easy to give birth immediately after seeing blood, so they need to wait patiently.

2. Seeing blood does not mean immediate pain

Many pregnant women feel immediate pain when they see blood, which causes them to become nervous and focus their attention completely on this, leading to insomnia. Insomnia causes physical fatigue and leads to a decrease in energy. In fact, this is very bad for pregnant women and childbirth. Maintain a good attitude, wait actively and carefully, eat normally, get enough sleep, and stay energetic.

3. Differentiate between redness and bleeding

After a pregnant woman has bleeding, there is no need to worry too much if there is no new situation within 1 to 2 days. If the bleeding does not subside and is accompanied by pain, it is not spotting. If you cannot recognize bleeding, seek medical attention immediately.

Causes of bleeding before delivery

Pregnancy is a big deal, and any slight sound will make the expectant mother uneasy and worried. Seeing blood before delivery is a normal situation for pregnant women before delivery. Some pregnant mothers will give birth soon after spotting before delivery, while some pregnant mothers will give birth after a few days or a week after spotting before delivery. The specific situation varies from person to person. Seeing blood before delivery is a reliable signal that labor has begun. Expectant mothers do not need to be too depressed, but should always maintain a positive attitude and wait for the arrival of the little life. So what are the reasons for spotting before delivery?

1. The cervix becomes loose and bleeding occurs. For most expectant mothers, spotting near the due date is a normal phenomenon. It is easy to see spotting near the due date because the cervix will become loose and loosen during labor, and a sticky bloody secretion will be produced, which is usually dark red or bright red and discharged from the body through the vagina. If the vital value is too low, the pregnant woman does not need surgery to give birth, and further observation is enough.

2. Caused by cervix or test tube embryo. It is generally not easy for expectant mothers to give birth immediately after spotting before delivery. If there is still no pain or other signs of delivery such as rupture of amniotic fluid, you can take a bath and then go to the hospital for a physical examination. The doctor will identify the condition of the cervix dilation and then suggest the mother to go home to rest or be hospitalized immediately for delivery. If the bleeding is heavy and continuous, you should seek medical attention immediately. Generally, spotting before delivery is caused by loosening of the cervix, but if the bleeding continues, try to consider it as a problem with the test tube embryo.