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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.

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