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What kind of discharge occurs during pregnancy? Discharge during early pregnancy: when should you sound the alarm? White discharge during pregnancy

The cervix of the female body systematically produces mucus - this is a natural and natural process. During the menstrual cycle, several types of secretion are generated - an abundant/liquid secretion that facilitates the penetration/movement of sperm for conception (the first half, estrogen dominates) and an opaque/rather viscous secretion that protects the uterus from pathogenic microorganisms (the second half, progesterone dominates).

In the first trimester of pregnancy, the functioning of the uterus and appendages is supported by progesterone; accordingly, from the thirteenth to fourteenth week, estrogen plays a dominant role. It is the above hormones that are responsible for the process of secretion from the vagina.

The following list of changes in the structure, viscosity and intensity of discharge is associated with natural physiological processes during pregnancy and is normal, but may vary in the specified time periods due to individual characteristics specific female body.

1st week

2nd week

The secretion becomes slimy, sometimes with small amounts of blood. During this period, ovulation occurs/installation of the egg to the walls of the uterine cavity.

3rd week

Light or moderate implantation bleeding, sometimes accompanied by nagging pain in the lower abdomen. An alternative is a creamy discharge of pink, brown or yellow shades, which stops a few days after the process begins.

4th week

Consolidation of the implantation process is accompanied by abundant thick transparent or slightly whitish secretion without an unpleasant odor, sometimes mixed with blood. From this period, global hormonal changes begin, and an increase in mucus occurs due to the large flow of blood to the organ.

5th week

The norm is transparent discharge odorless in small quantities, any other color of the secretion indicates infectious, sexually transmitted problems or the threat of termination of pregnancy (in the presence of blood clots).

6th week

During this period, pregnant women usually secrete a clear or slightly white secretion in small volumes, odorless and of a standard structure.

7th week

Changes in hormonal levels entail an increase in the flow of secretions; they become not only more abundant, but also thinner. Thick secretion of any shade may indicate pathology.

8th week

Discharge is moderate, mostly light color and a slightly sour smell, not liquid, of normal consistency. A very dangerous secret Brown, usually accompanying the separation of the fetal embryo from the walls of the uterus with subsequent termination of pregnancy.

9th week

The secretion has a liquid, watery consistency, is odorless, has a light color and should not cause any discomfort.

10th week

During this period, the pregnant woman often undergoes a primary gynecological examination. The discharge is similar to the 9th week, but in rare cases a small spotting bloody secretion may be observed - it is not dangerous if there is no abdominal pain and can be caused by microdamage to the loose walls of the uterus due to mechanical stress during a gynecological examination, after sexual intercourse or due to cervical erosion.

11th week

The secretion is thin, colorless or light, and is released in a small volume.

12th week

Good discharge of a moderate nature, light or whitish in color, sometimes having a slightly sour odor. During this period, sexually transmitted diseases are very dangerous, manifested by itching, burning, mucus/pus and leucorrhoea of unnatural colors.

13th – 25th week

The discharge remains transparent, but its volume, due to the increasing influence of estrogen, begins to increase and acquire an increasingly liquid consistency. Leucorrhoea acquires a slightly sour smell.

25th – 36th week

Moderate or abundant discharge of light, less often white, shades with a pronounced sour odor. In rare cases, partial loss of amniotic fluid may be observed (yellowish tint, liquid consistency), which is a pathology and requires immediate consultation with a doctor. With severe constipation/hemorrhoids, the secretion may include bloody clots; if the discharge is brown or any other color, this is a signal of the presence of a serious pathology.

36th – 40th week

Moderate whitish discharge may alternate with a mucous-type secretion, sometimes with the addition of blood clots, signaling the process of preparation for the removal of the plug and the onset of labor. Translucent liquid discharge in large quantities is a waste of amniotic fluid or a change in the structure of the membranes. In any case, if they occur, you need to contact a gynecologist as soon as possible.

Below, we describe the main types of vaginal discharge that most often appear in the fair sex during pregnancy.

Light, white discharge

The reasons for its occurrence are the generation of mucus by the glands of the gallbladder, the renewal of the epithelium of the walls of the genital organs, and the proliferation of microflora.

The following are considered the norm:

Thick and viscous secretion of a light milky shade.
Light discharge with a watery consistency.

The volume of secretion depends on the concentration of a certain type of hormone - progesterone or estrogen.

As a rule, doctors associate this type of discharge with the menstrual cycle (corresponding to the days before pregnancy) - in the first part there is a thin secretion of a watery consistency, which is later replaced by a thick and viscous substance, completely white or beige. Towards the end of the cycle, the volume of discharge increases again.

Also, white light discharge can form after sexual intercourse or the use of hormonal contraceptives. An abundant secretion of white color, curd structure with a sharp sour or beer smell is already a pathology, usually caused by candidiasis. White, translucent liquid watery discharge in large quantities with an unpleasant odor - most often vaginosis of a bacterial nature.

Is this type of discharge accompanied by a pulling sensation in the lower abdomen or pain? Contact your doctors immediately!

Yellow discharge during pregnancy

Causes of occurrence: allergic reaction to products intimate hygiene, inflammatory processes, leakage of amniotic fluid.

Opaque light yellow discharge in small quantities without a strong odor, itching, pain or discomfort is considered a relative norm.

Yellow discharge in the fair sex is not considered natural, but if it is not accompanied by other pathological symptoms and go away on their own after some time, then they should not cause serious concern. You should definitely contact a gynecologist immediately if the secretion has a pronounced dark yellow tint - this is a possible sign of spontaneous abortion or a serious allergic reaction.

If the yellow discharge changes to green, this usually indicates the presence of some kind of sexually transmitted disease. Often in this case, corresponding additional symptoms are observed, in particular pain and itching during urination, burning in the genital area.

Bright yellow secretion also indicates a connection to pathology bacterial infection with inflammation of the ovaries, appendages or fallopian tubes. Very abundant light yellow watery discharge most often means partial loss of amniotic fluid, which is considered normal immediately before delivery - in any other situation, a pregnant woman requires immediate hospitalization.

Green discharge during pregnancy

Causes of occurrence: sexually transmitted diseases, bacterial infections, threat of miscarriage, inflammatory processes, gestational age over 42 weeks. A clear pathology and discharge cannot be considered normal.

Green discharge during pregnancy is always a pathology and can be caused by a number of reasons.

First and second trimester

Colpitis and cervicitis are most often diagnosed here. The former are infectious in nature (streptococci, gonorrhea, chlamydia, etc.), while the latter are an inflammatory process in the cervix. Less commonly, women with green secretion are diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis, which is considered a violation of the normal balance between beneficial and pathological microflora in the internal cavity of the vagina.

Generalized bacterial infections, in the absence of proper treatment, can overcome the placental barrier and cause serious pathologies in the developing fetus (including termination of pregnancy and death of the unborn baby), therefore, if green secretion occurs, it is necessary to contact a gynecologist as soon as possible.

Third trimester

In the third trimester of pregnancy, all of the above factors that contribute to the appearance of green discharge may be supplemented by chorioamnionitis - an acute inflammation of the fetal structural membranes of an infectious nature, which almost always develops into endometritis, which is an inflammation of the inner walls of the uterus. An infectious-inflammatory process, accompanied not only by the secretion of the above-mentioned color, but also by an increase in temperature, in the absence of effective conservative countertherapy affects the amniotic fluid and can infect the fetus itself.

With a significant delay in the process of delivery, over 42 weeks, even normal amniotic fluid turns green, indicating processes of hypoxia of the acute/chronic spectrum. In this case, doctors perform an artificial call birth process, as a last resort, in its absence - a caesarean section.

Brown discharge during pregnancy

The causes are impending childbirth, ectopic pregnancies, disorders of the placental structures, severe inflammatory processes of the genitourinary system, a direct threat of miscarriage, type 2 and 3 erosions, microtrauma of the mucosal walls, precursors of bleeding.

The relative norm is considered to be small volumes of secretion of medium consistency of light brown color before childbirth, after implantation of the fertilized egg, as well as microtrauma of the mucous membrane during sexual intercourse/gynecologist examination.

Most often, discharge of this shade refers to pathologies. So, this type secretion is a basic symptom of ectopic pregnancy with egg rejection. In addition, in pregnant women with normal indicators, brown discharge of dark shades of medium or high intensity indicates a threat of miscarriage - in this situation, you should immediately go to the hospital for conservative treatment or prompt assistance.

A translucent liquid secretion in extremely small quantities, appearing regularly throughout pregnancy, usually accompanies cervical erosion - a fairly well-known gynecological problem, which is treated after delivery by cauterization.

Red, strong discharge with brown local areas, blood clots and rare intense pain in the lower abdomen usually indicate an incomplete miscarriage and the need for a procedure to curettage the uterine cavity and remove the dead fetus.

In the late stages of pregnancy, but before the beginning of the 36th week, a brown secretion of a viscous consistency, secreted in small volumes, indicates placental abruption or disruption of its functioning. Very heavy discharge of any brown shade after the 36th week requires immediate hospitalization - the most likely cause is uterine rupture.

Bloody issues

The causes are physiological hormonal changes, extraction of the fertilized egg into the uterine wall, infectious diseases, threat of miscarriage, ectopic or frozen pregnancy, placental abruption, microtrauma to the mucous membrane of the uterine walls.

The norm is considered to be discharge of this type during the menstrual period (corresponding to the days before pregnancy), a small translucent secretion after sexual intercourse or a gynecological examination.

Bloody discharge is common physiological phenomenon in pregnant women in the first trimester and are caused primarily by hormonal changes, too active blood supply to the genital organs with increased sensitivity, as well as loosening of the epithelium of the uterine cavity. In all of the above situations, little secretion is released, it is translucent and does not have blood clots.

Certain concerns may be caused by an increase in the intensity of the discharge and a change in its color to a more saturated one. So, in the middle and late stages, a pink secretion of medium intensity may indicate placental abruption. The appearance of large blood clots in the discharge, as well as the secretion of mucus with rich shades, closer to brown, signal an ectopic/frozen pregnancy or a hematoma of the uterine structure.

In rare cases, gynecologists diagnose the so-called hydatidiform mole - structural changes in the fetal container with the proliferation of placental tissue. In this case, the discharge may not be of an intense red hue, but it is very abundant and continues for weeks, without pain. In the absence of professional medical care, the fetus may die.

The most dangerous bloody issues in the second and third trimester of pregnancy and may indicate a number of pathologies, from genital injuries to fibroids.

Additional criteria for evaluating discharge

Smell

The norm is the absence of this or discharge with a slight sour odor. In case of strong unpleasant odors (beer, purulent, sulfur, etc.), it is better to consult a gynecologist to diagnose the problem and identify pathology.

Intensity

Minor - usually the norm, regardless of the color of the secretion with normal consistency.
Medium is the norm with clear and whitish discharge of normal consistency.
High intensity - only clear discharge is normal from the 13th week of pregnancy and is caused by an increase in estrogen production. Also, a short-term powerful flow of yellowish secretion from the 36th week indicates the release of amniotic fluid and the beginning of the labor process.

Consistency

Liquid - considered the norm in most cases. They usually appear from the thirteenth week after fertilization and continue almost until delivery.
Thick - indicate the direct influence of progesterone and are the norm in the first weeks of pregnancy.
Mucous, pasty - may indicate a variety of diseases (for example, candidiasis), are the norm after sexual intercourse, during the period of removal of the placental plug.

Immediately after delivery, for a month, a woman experiences a special type of dynamically changing discharge, characterized by bloody secretion and the presence of so-called lochia. The appearance of the latter is due to the process of natural healing internal structure uterus and physiological rejection of excess tissue. Main stages with descriptive characteristics:

Copious bleeding with blood clots, bright red. Usually last up to three days after the actual birth.
Serous-sucrose secretion with a predominance of pinkish and brown shades. The discharge itself turns pale; normally there are no hemorrhagic clots or bright red inclusions. They begin on the fourth day after birth and disappear by 10–11 days.
The discharge is yellowish with an admixture of white shades, spotting, mostly liquid and odorless. Disappears by the third week after delivery.

From the third week after birth, the above-mentioned lochia begins to disappear, and the discharge becomes more scanty and watery with admixtures of glassy mucus from the cervical canal, leukocytes are absent or appear in isolated cases. After the sixth week, uterine discharge should stop completely, but secretion returns to prenatal norms only by the second month after the woman’s hormonal levels have normalized.

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A woman experiences some of the changes that occur during pregnancy for the first time. After all, those who have not previously been in a similar state cannot assess how true certain phenomena are. Therefore, the question of what kind of discharge should be during pregnancy and why deviations from the norm appear is of great relevance. But to get a comprehensive answer on a medical topic, it is always better to consult a doctor.

Normal during pregnancy

It is known that a woman’s body begins to rebuild immediately after conceiving a child. The secretion secreted by the glandular cells of the genital tract also changes. The concentration of progesterone, the main protector of pregnancy, increases in the blood. It is produced by the corpus luteum of the ovary under the influence of pituitary regulators (lutropin), and then chorionic gonadotropin produced by the placenta. Under its influence, there is a discharge of a thick consistency, glassy or whitish.

Gradually, the level of estrogen in the body increases, stimulating the growth of the uterus and the development of the mammary glands. Starting from the second trimester, the nature of the discharge also changes. They become more liquid and abundant, maintaining transparency or a somewhat whitish color. Immediately before childbirth, their volume may increase sharply - this is the mucous plug coming out of the cervix.

Regardless of the stage of pregnancy, physiological discharge in a pregnant woman is called leucorrhoea. They are mucous in nature and should not have any foreign odor or pathological inclusions. Moreover, the woman will feel good because there are no unpleasant symptoms leucorrhoea does not provoke. Such manifestations during pregnancy are considered normal and should not cause alarm to the expectant mother.

If a woman does not know what discharge occurs during pregnancy, then she needs to consult a doctor. The specialist will dispel all fears and confirm the physiological nature of the processes.

Reasons for deviations

Having dealt with the question of whether pregnant women have discharge and which of them are considered normal at different stages, we need to begin to consider situations with deviations. The most common causes of disturbances in natural processes are inflammatory diseases gynecological sphere, but other conditions may also occur, including obstetric pathology. As a rule, you have to think about the following violations:

Colpitis.
Vaginal dysbiosis.
Thrush.
Cervical erosion.
Spontaneous abortion.
Ectopic (ectopic) pregnancy.
Placenta previa.

The spectrum of pathology is quite diverse, so careful differential diagnosis. Particularly dangerous are cases that pose a real threat to the fetus and the woman herself. Accordingly, they should be given increased attention.

Symptoms

What kind of discharge, other than physiological, may appear during pregnancy depends on the nature of the pathology - gynecological or obstetric. Therefore, the first stage of the diagnostic process necessarily includes a survey and physical examination. And if at the time of the medical consultation there is no discharge, then their nature will have to be judged only from the anamnestic data provided by the woman. So, you need to find out the following features:

Color.
Smell.
Volume.
Consistency.
Time of appearance.

Each moment can be important for diagnosis. For example, even just information about the color of the discharge during pregnancy in a particular woman will allow us to assume probable cause. And during a gynecological examination, it is possible to identify additional signs that help the doctor make his conclusion.

Colpitis

Vaginal infection is the most common reason discharge during pregnancy. This gynecological pathology is caused by various pathogens: both ordinary staphylococci or E. coli, and specific microbes - gonococcus, trichomonas, chlamydia. The type of discharge that may occur during pregnancy also depends on the type of infectious agent:

With gonorrhea - thick, greenish-yellow, with a purulent sweetish odor.
With trichomoniasis - liquid, abundant and foamy, greenish in color.
With chlamydia - scanty and watery, transparent and odorless.

When examining the vagina, redness of the mucous membrane and its vulnerability are revealed. And the woman feels a burning sensation, itching in intimate place, discomfort and pain during sexual intercourse, pain during urination. Some infections, for example, chlamydia, are completely asymptomatic or have a very vague clinical picture, which makes them difficult to identify. And the upward spread of the pathological process can cause infection of the fetus.

Pathological discharge often indicates a genital tract infection, which creates additional risks during pregnancy.

Vaginal dysbiosis

When the natural balance of vaginal microflora is disturbed, bacterial vaginosis (dysbiosis) develops. It is characterized by a decrease in lacto- and bifidobacteria, in place of which other microbes develop. Most often we are talking about colonization of the vagina by Gardnerella. Because of this, whitish or gray discharge appears during pregnancy, having a creamy consistency and smelling unpleasantly of fish. Most often they intensify after sexual intercourse. There are no other signs indicating the development of infection.

Thrush

Many women have most likely already had an unpleasant experience with thrush. Scientifically, this is called vaginal candidiasis and can be considered a fairly mild pathology. Whitish, curd-like deposits appear on the mucous membrane. Thrush often causes a sour-smelling discharge during pregnancy. Additional signs include:

Redness of the vaginal mucosa.
Feeling of dryness, itching and burning.
Discomfort during sexual intercourse.
Pain when urinating.

Almost the only symptom may be vaginal itching, which does not subside even at night, causing insomnia and disorders emotional state pregnant.

Cervical erosion

Normal discharge with cervical erosion may acquire a brownish tint. Most often this occurs during or after sexual intercourse, when trauma to the mucous membrane occurs. The woman then feels discomfort and even slight nagging pain in the lower abdomen. But such a clinical picture is observed quite rarely - most often the erosion is asymptomatic, revealing itself only during a gynecological examination as a defect in the epithelium on the cervix.

Obstetric pathology

The greatest risk is bloody discharge during pregnancy. Very often they are a sign of obstetric pathology, complicating any period of pregnancy. In the early stages, we are talking about spontaneous abortion or ectopic pregnancy, and in the second or third trimester – about placenta previa. Miscarriage or miscarriage is suggested by the following symptoms:

Cramping or nagging pain in the lower abdomen, radiating to the sacral region.
Bloody discharge.
Pressure on bladder and rectum.

Similar signs are also observed with a disturbed ectopic pregnancy, but in this case everything is much more acute. If a pipe ruptures, symptoms of an acute abdomen and internal bleeding occur. In the absence of assistance, the woman’s condition progressively worsens, as everything leads to hemorrhagic shock and peritonitis.

Premature placental abruption is characterized by scanty reddish discharge, local abdominal pain and deterioration in the condition of the fetus. If the process began not from the edge of the organ, but in its center, then blood can accumulate in the resulting cavity and seep into the wall of the uterus. This creates the risk of coagulopathic complications. And when more than half of the placenta is detached, fetal death is observed.

Obstetric pathology is of greatest relevance during pregnancy, because it is often associated with dangerous complications.

Additional diagnostics

To understand the cause of purulent, bloody or acidic discharge during pregnancy, additional research is needed. The doctor will prescribe the woman some laboratory and instrumental tests to determine the nature of the pathology and determine the degree of its danger. Based on the preliminary diagnosis, the following procedures may be necessary:

General blood and urine tests.
Blood biochemistry (antibodies to infections, hormones, coagulogram, etc.).
Analysis of secretions (microscopic, bacteriological, PCR).
Cervical smear for cytology.
Colposcopy.
Ultrasound of the pelvis (uterus with appendages, placenta, fetus).

The results of an additional examination will help put an end to the question of whether there can be discharge during pregnancy, which is considered normal and pathological. Having found out the cause of the deviations, the doctor immediately begins the appropriate correction. And women with a physiological pregnancy certainly shouldn’t worry, but it’s better to follow preventive recommendations.

The female body responds very sensitively to all changes, especially during pregnancy. And there are a lot of changes happening during this period. Already from the first days after conception, hormonal levels begin to change, and the first signs of pregnancy appear, which, as a rule, few people pay attention to.

Throughout pregnancy, a woman may experience a variety of discharge from the breast and vagina during pregnancy. Should I worry about this? It all depends on the nature of the discharge, at what time it happens and on the accompanying symptoms. It is very important from the earliest stages to carefully monitor your condition and all the changes occurring in the body.

Already in the first days of pregnancy, discharge may begin to bother a woman. However, if they do not cause any inconvenience to the woman, then there is nothing to worry about. Thick, transparent, watery or mucous discharge during pregnancy is absolutely normal and only indicates the fact of pregnancy. However, these discharges are not always transparent, it is possible different variants colors: milky, pink, whitish, stretchy discharge during pregnancy - all this is nothing more than the natural response of the female body to a new condition.

Why is there discharge during pregnancy? Changes in hormonal levels also lead to changes in the nature of discharge. Natural secretion increases and color may change. In some cases, patches of mucus may appear; these are just fragments of the developing mucus plug in the cervix.

White discharge

However, only those discharges during pregnancy that do not cause any inconvenience to the woman can be considered normal. Some types of discharge may indicate various diseases and pathologies varying degrees seriousness, but in any case requiring treatment.

A cause for concern may be changed discharge and itching during pregnancy, the appearance smell or other unpleasant symptoms.

Thus, many women face problems during pregnancy. white cheesy discharge with a sour odor. However, many of them are familiar with these symptoms before pregnancy. Such discharge indicates thrush, or candidiasis. Almost every woman has the fungus that causes this disease, but it usually begins to actively multiply during a period of decreased immunity, for example, while taking antibiotics or during pregnancy.

The danger of thrush during pregnancy lies, among other things, in the fact that many women are familiar with this disease. They simply do not see the need to see a doctor and are treated in the usual ways. However, almost all drugs for thrush easily penetrate into the blood and then into the baby’s body, which is unlikely to have a positive effect on its development. All medications during pregnancy should be prescribed by an experienced doctor.

White mucous discharge during pregnancy may be a simple allergy to panty liners. In this case, it is usually enough to change the daily routine to eliminate the symptoms. Preference should be given to those that do not contain any cosmetic or aromatic additives.

Heavy white discharge during pregnancy having bad smell, most often speak of the presence of an acute vaginal infection. It is necessary to take a smear and determine the specific pathogen and the purpose of the medication. Cure everything infectious diseases necessary before the onset of labor. During childbirth and the passage of the baby through the birth canal, it comes into contact with the microflora of the vagina. Pathogenic flora can enter the child’s mucous membranes and cause serious illness.

Brown discharge

Depending on the nature of spotting during pregnancy, as well as the period at which they first appear, one can judge whether they are normal or indicate pathology.

So, in the first weeks of pregnancy spotting brown or beige discharge may be a consequence of implantation of a fertilized egg into the endometrium. Damage to small blood vessels causes blood to appear in the discharge. There is nothing wrong with such discharge.

Also safe dark brown or brown discharge during pregnancy in the early stages, coinciding with the menstrual cycle. Some minor and non-dangerous hormonal imbalances can cause such an anomaly.

Unfortunately, in most cases, red discharge during pregnancy indicates serious problems that need to be addressed urgently.

In the early stages bloody or bloody discharge during pregnancy may be a symptom of detachment of the ovum, which indicates a threat of miscarriage. In this case, the discharge will be accompanied by nagging pain in the lower abdomen. The discharge will be bloody during a frozen pregnancy, although its appearance in this case is not at all necessary. The main symptoms of a frozen pregnancy can be the sudden disappearance of all signs of pregnancy, such as toxicosis, fatigue and increased fatigue, and so on.

After curettage of a frozen pregnancy, discharge is observed in some cases before the start of the next menstruation.

White mucous discharge during pregnancy with blood may indicate cervical erosion. Typically, such discharge appears after sex, an examination by a gynecologist or a vaginal ultrasound, that is, after the cervix has been disturbed.

Bloody discharge in the second trimester Pregnancy most often indicates placental abruption. A dangerous pathology that can lead to premature birth or fetal hypoxia.

Brown discharge in the third trimester Pregnancies occur when the placenta is offered. In addition, the discharge of blood and mucus in recent weeks may be a mucus plug. And this indicates the approach of childbirth.

Yellow and green discharge

Yellow discharge during pregnancy can be both a variant of the norm and a symptom developing disease. So, normal discharge during pregnancy may also have a slight yellowish tint. However, more often than not, some kind of disease still occurs.

Bright yellow or orange discharge during pregnancy accompanied by itching or burning indicate the development of an infection in the vagina. Yellow-brown, yellow-green or green discharge during pregnancy that bubble or otherwise bother a woman may indicate that the woman has a sexually transmitted disease. Dark yellow, purulent discharge during pregnancy indicate the active proliferation of bacteria such as coli and staphylococcus in the vaginal flora.

In general, green discharge in any case indicates the presence of pathologies of varying degrees of complexity. Even discharge from thrush in pregnant women may be greenish.

Discharge from the mammary glands in pregnant women

During the second or third trimester, pregnancy nipple discharge may appear. In the vast majority of cases, this phenomenon is absolutely normal. Liquid sticky light discharge from the breast during pregnancy is colostrum- a precursor to breast milk.

There is absolutely no need to worry about this, the main thing is to follow the rules of hygiene: regularly wash your nipples and breasts, put special pads or cotton pads in your bra so that they absorb colostrum. In addition, you should never put pressure on your nipples or stimulate your breasts. This causes a release of oxytocin, which can cause miscarriage or premature birth.

But yellow and bloody discharge from the nipples, as well as uneven breast enlargement, the appearance of depressions and bumps on them, is a reason to urgently consult a doctor.

Discharge after abortion

Separately, it is worth talking about discharge after abortion, since they are very different and may indicate complications after an abortion. After medical abortion The discharge is usually profuse. Although how heavy the discharge really will be depends on how far along the pregnancy was terminated. The shorter the period, the fewer changes have occurred in the body, and the less discharge there will be. Typically, bleeding continues for about 2 days; later, with the normal development of the situation, only scanty discharge occurs.

Each woman’s body is individual and reacts differently to the same phenomena. Therefore, at home, it is almost impossible to make an accurate diagnosis when certain discharges appear. Therefore, if a pregnant woman at any stage of pregnancy has a change in the nature of discharge from the vagina or mammary glands, it makes sense to take the time to visit your doctor to rule out any pathologies.

Unfortunately, today many women are trying to replace going to the doctor by reading information on the Internet and corresponding on forums with those who have encountered the same problem. Women should be aware that all articles like this are created only so that a woman can imagine what she may encounter, and not at all for independently determining the diagnosis.

The same can be said about forums. The fact is that exactly the same symptoms can indicate different situations, depending on the characteristics of the body of a particular woman. And if one of the women says that everything was exactly the same for her, and everything was fine, so you don’t have to go to the doctor, this does not mean that in your case there is no reason to worry. It’s better to play it safe once again and visit a doctor than to regret the time saved later.

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During gestation daily appearance a small amount of vaginal secretion that is odorless and does not cause concern to the woman is the absolute norm. Thanks to this physiological feature the body provides hydration to the vaginal mucous tissues and cleanses the internal genital organs from pathogenic microflora. In addition, the separated secretion is a kind of indicator that can give a complete and objective assessment of the state of the woman’s body and the course of the gestation period.

What consistency and structure, what color is the discharge during pregnancy, whether it smells or not and in what quantities does it appear - based on the data obtained, the doctor can determine preliminary diagnosis and identify possible health problems, if any.

Physiological norms

The systemic production of thick transparent mucus, which protects the female reproductive organs from the penetration of pathogenic microflora and facilitates the penetration of sperm into the uterus, is a natural physiological process. During gestation, changes in the color and structure of the mucus discharge are possible; it becomes more viscous, which is due to the influence of local hormonal changes provoked by conception.

Discharge during pregnancy looks abundant and thick, and can also change structure and shade depending on the stage of gestation. However, if excessive discharge occurs during pregnancy, it is necessary to make sure that the gestation is proceeding safely. Below are instructions that clearly demonstrate the natural changes by week of discharge during pregnancy, the norm and deviations from it:

1 – 3 week. This period is characterized by implantation and attachment of the fetus to the mucous tissues of the uterus, and therefore spotting during pregnancy is quite natural.
3 – 6 weeks. The mucus discharge during this period is transparent, with the only exception being a whitish tint.
7 – 9 weeks. At this stage, the body undergoes significant hormonal changes, which, among other things, provoke the appearance of a significant amount of secretion. The mucus may be thinner than usual, acquire a whitish tint and a sour smell. If the discharged leucorrhoea does not contain any admixture of pus or blood, there is nothing to worry about.
9 – 13 weeks. At this stage of gestation, mucus should be released moderately, odorless and colorless. Deviation from these norms, even if they are insignificant, the appearance of itching and burning may be evidence of diseases of infectious and inflammatory pathogenesis.
13 – 25 weeks. Discharge during pregnancy during this period may remain completely transparent or acquire a whitish tint. Their structure remains invariably liquid, which is due to the influence of hormonal changes.
25 – 36 weeks. The closer the birth is, the more leucorrhoea is produced, which can acquire a somewhat unpleasant sourish odor. Provided there is no burning, itching, or other unpleasant symptoms, profuse leucorrhoea is quite natural.
36 – 42 weeks. At this stage of gestation, the woman’s body begins intensive preparation for the upcoming birth. After the onset of the thirty-sixth week, if you count from the beginning of the last menstruation, there is a high probability of the appearance of thick and abundant mucus mixed with blood. This is one of the signs of the removal of the plug that protects the fetus from external influence. It is important to ensure that it stands out against the background of the absence of intense painful sensations.

Thus, during the gestation period, with the exception of the implantation stage, a liquid secretion that has no color and has a slightly sour amber is considered the norm. If discharge during pregnancy contains hemolymph impurities or intense bleeding is observed, you should immediately seek help, as this is one of the signs of various complications and pathologies, dangerous life of the mother and the unborn baby.

Important! Strong bleeding at any stage of gestation are a dangerous sign, the cause of which should be identified as soon as possible. This condition requires immediate medical intervention.

Characteristics of pathological discharge

Many pathological processes occurring in a woman’s body are accompanied by the appearance of uncharacteristic biological fluids, which change shade, consistency, volume. Below are the main types of secretion, which may be signs of certain diseases and pathologies.

White

Discharge during pregnancy that is white or beige in color is considered normal, but only if the woman notes its moderate volume and mucous, viscous structure. As a rule, they do not smell. As an exception, only a sour smell is mentioned. Such discharge is especially common during early pregnancy.

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However, if the mucus acquires a thick, cheesy structure and is accompanied by a sharp, unpleasant odor, this may be evidence of an infectious, bacterial diseases, for example, candidiasis. As additional criteria assessments of a woman’s condition are also called itching, unbearable burning, and painful sensations.

Yellow

The relative norms of discharge during pregnancy allow the appearance of a yellowish secretion. However, we can talk about the absence of pathologies only if the discharge has a mucous structure and is not accompanied by characteristic symptoms, for example, itching or burning.

If the discharge turns bright yellow during pregnancy, this may indicate conditions that threaten the fetus. As a rule, such symptoms are characteristic of diseases of an infectious-inflammatory nature. Often the appearance of a yellowish tint indicates impurities of purulent masses. A significant volume and watery structure may indicate early discharge of amniotic fluid. This condition is especially dangerous.

It is necessary to separately note yellowish discharge during pregnancy if over time it acquires a greenish tint. Most often, this may indicate a latent course of sexually transmitted diseases, including chlamydia, gonorrhea and others.

Important! Absence adequate treatment sexually transmitted diseases can cause disturbances in the growth and formation of the fetus, as well as lead to premature termination of gestation.

Greens

Green discharge in pregnant women, regardless of its volume or consistency, is almost always evidence of existing pathologies and a threat to the health of the mother and fetus. Depending on the current gestational age, this indicates the presence the following diseases and pathologies:

First trimester. In the early stages of gestation, the causes of discharge of greenish secretion may be bacterial, viral or infectious diseases. They pose a particular danger in the first trimester, since taking medicines prohibited during this period.
Second trimester. During the second trimester, even if diseases of an infectious nature are detected, the likelihood of normal preservation of the fetus increases, which is due to the possibility of taking the necessary medications. But it is important to remember that if left untreated for a long time, infectious processes can overcome placental protection and lead to various kinds disturbances in the growth and development of the fetus, as well as its intrauterine death.
Third trimester. At the final stage of gestation, to the above danger signs additional ones are added, such as, for example, inflammation of the membranes of the fetal bladder. Signs of this condition may include green discharge, as well as elevated temperature bodies.

An additional reason for the appearance of greenish secretion after the fortieth week of gestation is a long delay in delivery. This condition is dangerous for the unborn baby and can lead to fetal hypoxia, that is, oxygen starvation. To prevent this, artificial induction of active labor or caesarean section is practiced.

Bloody

Bloody discharge during pregnancy is considered normal only if it appears during the implantation of the fertilized egg. Also among the symptoms that are relatively safe for the health of women and fetuses is the bloody color of discharge in the early stages. As a rule, this is due to hormonal changes and loosening of the epithelial tissues of the uterine cavity.

In other situations, such a sign may be the beginning of premature birth or miscarriage. It must be emphasized that timely consultation with a doctor and immediate adoption of therapeutic measures in such situations helps to maintain and safely carry a pregnancy.

Which discharges during pregnancy are normal, even if there is blood? The amount of secretion and its color are the main criteria for assessing the condition of a woman carrying a pregnancy. The one-time appearance of a small amount of light-colored blood may be a consequence gynecological examinations, sexual intercourse or other mechanical damage to the walls of the vagina, uterus. There is no need to worry in this case.

Heavy bloody discharge during pregnancy is considered dangerous. In the early stages, the appearance of such a symptom is characterized by an ectopic or frozen pregnancy. At later stages of gestation, such a symptom may be a sign of placental abruption or the onset of premature labor. Red-brown blood, as well as bloody clots released in large quantities, are usually a consequence of spontaneous miscarriage.

Brown

Quite normal discharge during pregnancy, not considered pathological, has a light brown tint, is characterized by an absence of odor, uniform consistency and minimal volume. Most often during pregnancy, there is a discharge of this kind during the period of implantation of the fertilized egg, a few days before childbirth, and also after sexual intercourse. At the same time, they should be mucous and homogeneous.

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Brown discharge during pregnancy at first, accompanied by the appearance of dark clots, cramping sensations and abdominal pain, indicates a spontaneous miscarriage. After the onset of the third trimester, they are also not considered normal, provided there is a copious amount of secretion, and may be a consequence of placental abruption.

If during pregnancy there is a discharge that has a mucous structure, a light shade and insignificant volumes, and the symptom is repeated, this may well be a consequence of erosion. Treatment of the disease during gestation is not practiced, curative measures are accepted only after delivery and completion of the postpartum period.

Additional criteria

Additional evaluation criteria for discharge during pregnancy are the following aspects: smell, consistency, as well as the intensity of the secretion. Below are options for pathological phenomena, the presence of which is a reason for mandatory and immediate consultation with a doctor.

Important! Failure to take timely measures in the presence of diseases or pathologies can lead to premature delivery, miscarriage or fetal death.