Warning - gross and embarrassing question ahead sorry...
So I'm 37 weeks and this morning when I woke up I noticed quite a bit of very dark brown/red discharge. I put a liner in and it is now covered in brown. Anyway, I rang midwife and she is going to talk to OB then ring me back. I am stressing out a bit...I'm probably being paranoid but I really don't want anything to go wrong at this stage. Has anyone had anything like this? Thanks...
It sounds like it could be your 'show' - when part of the plug comes away it can look like that. When I had my show with my first baby it was just like you have described. But if you are at all concerned about it, and that it's enough to cover a liner then you did the right thing asking about it
If you know that you don't have a low lying placenta I would say it's part of your mucous plug. As Trillian said very often a show first presents like you describe.
Your very very wonderful body is letting you know that it is preparing for labour day. It's a good sign!
Keep an eye on it - I certainly had a show just like you describe with some fresh blood mixed in. About 5 days later I had my baby girl!
Good luck my love - if it continues with a large amount of fresh blood - pop up to the birth unit for an asessment.
Thanks Trillian and Inanna. I hope it is a sign that things are moving in the right direction, but I haven't had any Braxton Hicks or anything...I really hope the baby is okay.
Also sounds to me like your show I lost my plug (had my show) the day I went into labour.
Remember though that you can lose your plug over a number of weeks, and your body can replace the plug thats lost if it needs to.
I hope that its something for you though! Good luck with it all!
Sweetheart is your baby moving well? If so, the chances are that this is your show. Its always a little scary as this is new. However, remember that you need to trust. Trust your body & your baby. They know how to do this dance together. Meditate a while and talk to your baby and your body.
This is exciting! It is the aged old wise way - your body is preparing to birth your baby!
I had a call back from the midwife, she said it isn't anything to be concerned about - I've got an appointment tomorrow anyway so I'll wait until then. The baby is moving so I will try to relax. Thank you so much for the lovely messages.
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37 weeks dark brown/red discharge
I lost my plug (had my show) the day I went into labour.
It is the aged old wise way - your body is preparing to birth your baby!
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