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What kind of discharge is normal at 38 weeks pregnant?

What kind of discharge is normal at 38 weeks pregnant?

At 38 weeks pregnant, signs of labor may begin. Some early signs you’ll go into labor soon include: Mucus plug and/or bloody show. You might have a discharge that’s thick like mucus (the mucus plug) and could have a slightly bloody tinge (the bloody show).

Is early pregnancy discharge the same as pre period discharge?

Pregnancy: Discharge before you’re supposed to get your period can be an early sign of pregnancy. Discharge from pregnancy can be hard to tell apart from discharge that is just part of your monthly cycle, but it is usually thicker and creamier than “normal” discharge.

What kind of discharge do you have before labor?

As labor begins, or several days before it does, a woman may notice an increase in vaginal discharge that’s pink, brown or slightly bloody. Called a “bloody show,” this discharge is caused by the release of a mucus plug that blocks the cervix (the opening to the uterus) during pregnancy.

What does white creamy discharge mean at 38 weeks pregnant?

What does creamy white discharge mean during pregnancy? It’s perfectly normal to have a mild-smelling milky white discharge even before pregnancy. (It’s called leukorrhea.) There’s just a lot more of it during pregnancy because your body is producing more estrogen, which signals the vagina to produce more discharge.

Is it normal to be exhausted at 38 weeks pregnant?

You may be more physically or emotionally tired or feel pressure on your bladder. You may also notice increased clear vaginal discharge and experience some low tummy (period-like) pain, as your cervix softens and opens in preparation for birth.

Can barely walk 38 weeks pregnant?

Fetal movement at 38 weeks pregnant Sometimes a baby’s movement decreases slightly right before labor; no one knows why for sure. However, you shouldn’t ignore a complete absence of movement — you should still be able to feel baby move a few times an hour, at least.

Is white discharge normal at 38 weeks pregnant?

Normal discharge during pregnancy is clear or white, and usually a bit sticky; it should not have a noticeable odor. It’s OK if your discharge looks a little yellow on your underwear or panty liner during pregnancy, too.

What does Brown discharge mean at 38 weeks pregnant?

You may be losing your mucus plug if you’re further along in your pregnancy, (anywhere from 36 to 40 weeks) and notice an increase in discharge that is brownish, pink, or even slightly green-tinged. As your body gets ready to go into labor, it’s normal for your cervix to soften and release the mucus plug.