Why do I see blood before giving birth?

Pregnant women will have many signs when they are about to give birth, such as contractions in the lower body, bleeding in the lower body, or other adverse conditions. When this happens, people need to pay special attention to it. It may be that the baby is about to be born, and we need to prepare for care well. Many people have questions about why they see blood before giving birth. Let’s introduce it in detail below.

Pre-delivery bleeding refers to a normal phenomenon in which the cervix of a pregnant woman begins to move within 24 to 48 hours before delivery, causing the fetal membrane near the cervix to separate from the uterine wall, and the capillaries to rupture, discharging a small amount of blood through the vagina and mixing with the mucus in the cervical canal and being discharged. There are many reasons for spotting before delivery. Pregnant mothers should strengthen their knowledge of childbirth to avoid unnecessary panic. If they are really worried, they should go to the hospital immediately. It should be noted that seeing blood before delivery does not mean that the baby will be born soon. Some women may give birth after a few days or even a week. The specific situation varies from person to person. The best way to distinguish between spotting and bleeding is to go to the hospital and follow the doctor's instructions. Pregnant mothers should always pay attention to their body changes in the late pregnancy.

What does it mean to see blood before giving birth?

Spotting before delivery refers to a normal phenomenon in which the uterus contracts in the late pregnancy, the cervical canal gradually expands, and the mucus in the cervix mixes with a small amount of bleeding from the cervical canal wall. There are many reasons for spotting before delivery, such as spotting due to thinning of the cervix, spotting due to the cervix or placenta, etc. Pregnant mothers should pay great attention to it. It should be noted that seeing blood before labor does not necessarily mean that the baby will be born immediately. Generally, labor pains will begin within 24 hours after seeing blood and entering the delivery stage. However, the actual situation is that many people give birth several days or even a week after seeing blood before labor. The specific situation varies from person to person.

The bleeding before delivery may appear brown, pink, or red. The amount of bleeding is significantly less than that during the menstrual period, and it is mixed with mucus and has a thick texture. The bleeding before delivery usually occurs 24 hours before the labor pain, but the specific situation varies from person to person. If there is only a small amount of blood, the expectant mother can stay at home to observe, and be careful not to overwork and avoid strenuous exercise. If fresh blood flows out, exceeds the amount of bleeding during menstruation or is accompanied by abdominal pain, the pregnant mother should pay great attention and it is best to go to the hospital for treatment immediately.