What is bleeding during the seventh month of pregnancy?

Bleeding during the seventh month of pregnancy is a situation that many women have experienced. When this happens, people need to pay special attention to it. It may be caused by signs of miscarriage, abnormal fetal position, or problems with the female urinary system. People need to understand what is going on and then actively take appropriate measures. Here is a detailed explanation of what bleeding is like in the seventh month of pregnancy.

What is the reason for spotting during 7 months of pregnancy?

If vaginal bleeding occurs in the seventh month of pregnancy, the first thing to do is to have an ultrasound examination to rule out placenta previa. If the ultrasound examination rules out abnormalities, it is a possibility of threatened abortion. In this case, you need to pay more attention to bed rest and take pregnancy-preserving drugs if necessary. It is recommended that if this symptom occurs, you should stay in bed and rest, and refrain from sexual intercourse.

Simply put, threatened abortion is the phenomenon of miscarriage caused by lower abdominal pain, cervical dilation, vaginal bleeding, etc. when a woman is less than 28 weeks pregnant. Pregnancy that is less than 12 weeks is called an early threatened miscarriage, and pregnancy that is between 12 and 28 weeks is called a late threatened miscarriage. If an expectant mother experiences bleeding from her lower body, it is very likely to be a threatened miscarriage, commonly known as spotting. Because the amount of bleeding varies and the length of time that blood stays in the vagina varies, the color of spotting blood can vary, including bright red, pink, or even reddish brown. Pregnant women will also feel abdominal pain, bloating, back pain, and feel the fetus moving and falling. Once a pregnant woman has signs of threatened miscarriage, she should go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time, otherwise it may cause more serious harm, such as miscarriage or infection due to excessive bleeding, leading to death. Seven months is already the late stage of pregnancy. At this time, the fetus is relatively stable. As long as the pregnant mother does not engage in strenuous exercise, it is usually safe.

Precautions after seeing red

1. Spotting does not mean immediate delivery

Generally speaking, "seeing blood" means that delivery is imminent, but of course it varies from person to person. It doesn't mean you will give birth immediately after you see blood. Everyone's physiological conditions are different. Seeing blood is just a sign that labor pains are about to begin. Delivery will occur 1-2 days after seeing blood. Some people need 4-5 days.

For those who have not had spotting before delivery, be sure to prepare diapers when going out. Especially for women who are giving birth for the first time, they will not give birth immediately after seeing blood, so they need to wait patiently.

2. Seeing blood does not mean immediate labor pains

Many women believe that they will have contractions immediately after they see blood. Because of the mental tension, they focus their attention completely on this, which leads to insomnia. The physical fatigue caused by lack of sleep will lead to decreased physical strength and lack of energy, which is very unfavorable for childbirth. Keep a good mood, wait actively and patiently, eat normally, ensure sleep, and maintain physical strength.

3. Differentiate between spotting and bleeding

If there is no new situation within 1-2 days after the mother's bleeding, there is no need to worry too much. If the bleeding cannot be stopped and is accompanied by pain, it is not spotting. If you cannot judge after bleeding, you should seek medical attention immediately.

How to distinguish bleeding from spotting

(1) Can it be stopped immediately?

If the bleeding does not stop within 1-2 days, you should go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible to see if it is caused by other reasons. Is it painful? If the pain is very severe, there may be special circumstances. Go to the hospital for examination immediately. If you cannot move, call an ambulance.

(2) Is it sticky?

The blood that comes out during bloody show is mixed with mucus, while bleeding is not mixed with mucus.

(3) Is the amount of bleeding heavy?

If the amount of bleeding is heavier than your period and you use more sanitary napkins than usual, you should seek medical attention immediately.