Brown discharge at 40 weeks of pregnancy

After 40 weeks of pregnancy, the delivery period has arrived, and the possibility of labor starting at any time is there. If there is brown discharge and the amount is small, it is considered to be pregnancy spotting. Spotting during pregnancy is caused by uterine contractions causing the fetal head to rub against the internal cervical opening, which causes capillary rupture. Labor usually begins about 24-48 hours after spotting during pregnancy. If there is a lot of bleeding, you need to be alert to bleeding caused by placental abruption, cervical cysts, etc. Observe closely and be prepared to go to the hospital for delivery at any time. Pay attention to rest as much as possible, avoid fatigue, and keep the vulva clean to prevent intrauterine infection.

What is the reason for a runny nose at 40 weeks of pregnancy?

During the 40th week of pregnancy, secretions are like runny nose, which is a normal phenomenon. Since this is already the delivery period, the cervix is ​​in a state of expansion and there will be a lot of secretions. During this period, the embryo and fetus will continue to separate, and bleeding may occur at this time, which is a normal phenomenon.

During this period, you should pay attention to observe whether there is any abdominal pain or hard stomach. If this symptom occurs, it means that there are uterine contractions, and when there are uterine contractions, the baby will be born soon.

However, latent uterine contractions are not likely to lead to the birth of the fetus. The uterine contractions must be periodic and become pathological before the fetus can be successfully delivered. During the pathological uterine contractions, it is necessary to pay attention to observe the changes in the fetal heartbeat.

What to do at 40 weeks of pregnancy

The examinations that should be done at 40 weeks of pregnancy include B-ultrasound, fetal position, amniotic fluid flow and fetal size. If there is a breech presentation, transverse fetal position, or decreased amniotic fluid in the pregnant woman, she needs to be hospitalized immediately. Fetal heart rate monitoring should also be carried out to identify the fetal intrauterine condition. If the fetal heart rate monitoring is not ideal, a follow-up visit is required, and hospitalization for observation and treatment is required if necessary. In addition, routine physical examinations such as blood pressure measurement, weight measurement, blood type, blood test, urine test, electrocardiogram, etc. should be carried out to assess whether the pregnant woman has abnormal phenomena such as anemia, and make full preparations for hospitalization of pregnant women for delivery.