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Situations requiring Immediate Medical Attention There is a greenish-brown discharge from my vagina This is a substance called meconium
and it comes from the baby's digestive system. It is usually passed as
the baby's first stool. As it could be suggestive of foetal distress, it
warrants immediate medical attention. Generally this happens if the baby
is post mature. Meconium just passes into the amniotic fluid before delivery.
My membranes have ruptured and I feel something in my vagina Once the membranes have ruptured,
the risk of infection to the mother and child increases. So you must report
this to your doctor, and in the meantime, keep the vaginal area clean and
use a sanitary towel (not a tampon). However, if you think you can
feel something in your vagina, make sure that you get immediate medical
attention, as it could be a prolapsed umbilical cord.
Is a "bloody show" the same as bleeding No. If you have had a "bloody
show" and your discharge becomes bright red (instead of pink) or you just
start bleeding even a little, contact your doctor at once. This could
be an indication of premature separation of the placenta (placenta praevia),
and requires prompt attention.
Foetal movements seem to be intensifying with each "false" contraction Even though all the signs point towards a false labour, if foetal movements intensify with each contraction, it could indicate foetal distress, requiring immediate medical attention. To add your views on this article or read others comments Click Here
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