What to do if you have spotting in the eighth month of pregnancy

We all know that women are always full of worries and concerns during pregnancy, fearing that it will affect the health of the fetus, especially as they approach the late pregnancy. They are always particularly worried that it will cause premature birth. Because the fetus is not fully mature, it may not be particularly adapted to the external environment. Once premature birth occurs, there will be certain risks. Many women have symptoms of spotting in the eighth month of pregnancy. Is this a sign of premature birth? How should it be dealt with? Let's find out what to do if you see spotting in the eighth month of pregnancy.

What is the cause of spotting in the eighth month of pregnancy?

The possibility of premature birth cannot be ruled out. Because of the contraction of the uterus, 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, which is commonly known as spotting. It is usually a pink or brown viscous liquid, or blood in the secretions. Generally, spotting occurs 24 hours before labor pains, but it may also occur repeatedly a few days before delivery or even a week before delivery. If there is only a light streak of blood and the amount is not large, the pregnant mother can stay at home to observe and pay attention not to overwork and avoid strenuous exercise. If you experience fresh bleeding, the amount of bleeding exceeds that during your menstrual period, or you experience abdominal pain, you should be hospitalized immediately. You can go to the hospital on your own, there is no need to call an ambulance.

Precautions in late pregnancy

1. How to bend over in late pregnancy:

After six months, the weight of the baby puts a lot of pressure on the mother's spine and causes back pain in pregnant women. Therefore, try to avoid bending over as much as possible to avoid putting too much pressure on the spine. If a pregnant woman needs to pick up something from the ground, her abdomen will prevent her back from bending, so she should not only move forward slowly and gently, but also bend her knees first and distribute the weight of her whole body to her knees. Pregnant women should also follow the same steps when cleaning the bathroom or making the sofa or sofa bed.

2. How to stand up in late pregnancy:

Pregnant women often feel more comfortable lying on their side. In order to distribute the weight of the whole body more evenly, it is best to put a small pillow between the knees. If you experience numbness or kidney pain, place small pillows on your sides to prevent your back from arching. If it is relatively easy for pregnant women to get up in the second or third trimester, then in the third trimester they have to do the movements slowly and orderly to avoid excessive tension in the abdominal muscles. Before getting up, a pregnant woman lying on her back should turn sideways, lean her shoulders forward, bend her knees, then use her elbows to support her body and cross her legs so that she can move her legs away from the edge of the bed and sit up.

3. How to stay standing in late pregnancy:

If a pregnant woman's job requires her to stand for long periods of time, this can slow down blood circulation in her legs, leading to edema and varicose veins. Pregnant women who are about to become mothers must take a break regularly by sitting on a chair and putting their feet on a small stool. This is beneficial to blood circulation and relaxing the back. If you don't have the conditions to sit, choose a standing position that makes your body most comfortable and exercise the corresponding muscle groups. For example, if you contract your buttocks, you will feel the abdominal muscles supporting your spine. Pregnant women often want to straighten their backs and stomachs, which can cause excruciating pain. Therefore, pregnant women who need to stand for a long time can try to shift their center of gravity from toes to heels and from one leg to the other to promote blood circulation.

4. How to maintain a sitting posture in late pregnancy:

The correct sitting posture for pregnant women is to lean their backs against the back of the chair. If necessary, you can put a small pillow near the kidneys. If a pregnant woman works while sitting, it is necessary to get up and walk around from time to time, as this will help blood circulation and prevent hemorrhoids. If a pregnant woman has a heavy workload of writing or using the computer, it is best to give herself some relaxation at least every hour.

The above is an introduction to what to do if you see spotting in the eighth month of pregnancy. After understanding it, we know that there are many reasons for such symptoms, and it is not necessarily a sign of premature birth. First of all, if you see spotting, you must first check whether you have abdominal pain. Once abdominal pain occurs, you must go to the hospital for examination in time. In addition, special attention must be paid in the late stages of pregnancy to avoid excessively strenuous exercise.