Why does labor turn red?

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Pregnancy is a major event, a little bit of trouble will make expectant mothers nervous, red before labor is a normal phenomenon before delivery. Some pregnant mothers see red before childbirth, the baby will be born soon, and some pregnant mothers see red after a few days or a week, the specific situation varies from person to person. Seeing red before labor is a reliable signal to start labor. Expectant mothers need not worry too much and should always keep a good attitude to wait for the arrival of small life. So what are the reasons for red before labor? Next, I'll tell you something.

Why does labor turn red?

The cervix is thin and red. It is normal for most expectant mothers to see red when they are near the due date. It is easy to see red when they are near the due date because the cervix will become thinner and softer, and there will be viscous and bloody secretions, often brown or bright red, which will flow out of the body through the vagina. If the blood volume is less, do not need to be hospitalized for labor, continue to observe.

Caused by the cervix or placenta. Expectant mothers usually do not give birth immediately after getting red before labor. If there are no labor signs such as labor pain or water breaking, they can take a bath first, and then go to the hospital for examination. The doctor will evaluate the condition of cervical opening, and then suggest that the mother go home to rest or be directly hospitalized for labor.

If it is a large number of bleeding and non-stop, you need to see a doctor immediately. Generally, the redness before labor is caused by the thinning of the cervix, but if there is a large amount of blood flow, you must consider the placenta.

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If it's just light blood, the amount is not much, pregnant mother can stay at home to observe, usually pay attention not to work too hard, avoid strenuous exercise. If the outflow of blood, more than the physiological period of bleeding or accompanied by abdominal pain, you should be admitted to hospital immediately. The most important thing is that pregnant mothers should keep a good mood, eat normally, sleep well, and wait patiently for the arrival of new life.