Throughout pregnancy, a woman often changes the nature of secretions. They can be "healthy", transparent and of a normal consistency. And may not be very good, which is influenced by various factors. If at the time of pregnancy at 37 weeks there were white discharge, then this is a sign of thrush . Such a disease must be treated, so that during childbirth not to infect the baby with fungi of the genus Candida.
The nature of mucous secretions during pregnancy at week 37
Closer to the end of pregnancy, you need to closely monitor your body, because he gives "beacons" to a future mother so that she can prepare for birth in advance both physically and mentally. Sometimes at week 37, water can leak, which is a dangerous factor in bearing a child. After all, amniotic fluid is needed for a baby for normal growth, development and general functioning inside the womb.
When at the term of pregnancy in 36-37 weeks there were abundant secretions, which had not previously been observed, this may indicate the leakage of water. In this case, it is necessary to keep from sex, because water can flow in a stream, but there will be no fights. As a result of this phenomenon, the baby may begin oxygen starvation. Amblerous water should ideally be transparent, but with fetal hypoxia, they can have a greenish color.
What are the signs of the exit of the cork?
The mucous plug closes the entrance to the uterus, protecting the fetus from the entry of various pathogenic microorganisms and infections. Before giving birth, when water comes out of the uterus, the cork goes away and it does not matter when the birth began, at 37 weeks or on time. This phenomenon is inevitable with each pregnancy. When the mucous plug is gone, it is worth to be very careful, because the way to the baby is open and when you have a sexual act, taking a hot bath, bathing in running water, you can bring some infection.
Mucous discharge at the time of pregnancy 37-38 weeks go in the form of a mucus lump. Often such a cork can be removed in parts and on the linen you can see pieces of white excretions. The amount of mucus from which the cork is made is about two tablespoons. The color of the released cork can be different: white, translucent, cream or bloody. Cork can not be confused with anything else, though not every woman can see her, because in most cases she departs during childbirth.
When 37 weeks of pregnancy appear brown discharge, then this is not good. Usually mucus with such color can appear after check up at the gynecologist. If such discharge appeared on their own, then it is necessary to inform the doctor about this, since spotting can be the result of placental abruption. If this process occurs before the birth, then this detachment of the placenta is called premature. But, seeing the allocation of unusual color, do not be afraid, because there are a number of symptoms that characterize this phenomenon:
- stomach ache;
- general weakness and dizziness;
- lack of fetal movements or excessive activity of the child;
- anxiety, pallor of the face;
- intense sweating and shortness of breath;
- increased heart rate, lower blood pressure and temperature.
In some cases, when there are scars on the uterine wall or dystrophic changes, there may be a rupture of the uterus. Therefore, in order to preserve pregnancy and normal delivery, you must take care of yourself and at the first signs of any deviations apply to a specialist, and do not let things go by themselves. And also in no case can not engage in self-medication, because it threatens not only the health of the future mother, but also the life of the baby.