What should I do if my vaginal discharge increases as my due date approaches?

When the due date is approaching, pregnant women will experience some changes in symptoms, such as an increase in vaginal discharge. This is a relatively normal phenomenon. It indicates that the expectant mother is about to become a real mother. So don’t worry. You should pay more attention to health care, get enough rest, and do some preparatory work. You should also do some examinations at this time, strengthen psychological adjustment, and be ready to welcome the arrival of new life at any time.

What to do if the vaginal discharge increases near the due date

After pregnancy, due to the effect of estrogen and accelerated blood flow in the vulva, vagina, cervix and other parts of the pregnant woman, the tissues contain more water and the amount of vaginal discharge increases significantly than usual. Moreover, as the pregnancy progresses, the amount of vaginal discharge increases. It's a normal phenomenon during pregnancy.

Generally, the amount of leucorrhea is small after the menstrual period, and before the ovulation period, the estrogen level in the body increases, which promotes the proliferation of epithelial cells in the cervical glands, increases the secretion of cervical mucus, and increases the sodium chloride content in the mucus, which can absorb more water, causing the amount of leucorrhea to increase during the ovulation period. The discharge is thinner and clear in color, and looks like egg white, and can be stretched into long threads. Usually, blood in leucorrhea is caused by diseases, such as endometrial cancer, cervical erosion, cervical polyps, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, submucous myoma, senile vaginitis, urethral caruncle, etc. In addition, intrauterine devices can also cause blood in the vaginal discharge, so it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination and treatment.

Increased vaginal discharge near the due date is a sign of impending delivery. During this period, you should pay attention to your diet and eat more protein-rich foods to strengthen your physical fitness. If there are regular and gradually increasing uterine contractions, lasting 30 seconds or more, with an interval of 5 to 6 minutes, the upper abdomen is more comfortable than before, the amount of food eaten has increased significantly, the breathing is lighter than before, and there is a small amount of vaginal bleeding, these are all signs of delivery. If you don't have any discomfort symptoms such as abdominal pain, there shouldn't be any big problems. Pay attention to rest, avoid strenuous activities, eat more nutritious foods, keep a good mood, and ensure adequate sleep. If you have symptoms such as persistent spotting and abdominal pain, you need to go to the hospital for examination in time.

What should I pay attention to when I have leucorrhea with blood?

1. In daily life, wear less jeans and tight pants as they are not good for the perineum. Wear more loose clothes. And the underwear should also be made of cotton.

2. Regular check-ups: Even if you do not experience any discomfort, you should go to the hospital for regular check-ups. It is best to have a comprehensive gynecological examination once a year.

3. Enhance immunity: You can exercise during your rest time, mainly to enhance your physical fitness. In daily life, we should eat a reasonable diet, have a balanced nutrition, get enough sleep, and eat more foods rich in vitamins.

4. Psychological adjustment: When you are under a lot of pressure at work, you should learn to relax yourself. Maintain a good mental state and avoid excessive excitement and impatience.

5. Don’t use sanitary pads: During ovulation, women’s secretions will increase, so women will choose to use sanitary pads at this time because they think this can keep their vagina clean. But this is not the case, because panty liners have poor breathability. If you use panty liners for a long time, it may cause bacteria to invade and eventually cause inflammation. Also, do not use various medicinal solutions to clean the vagina frequently, as this will damage the vaginal environment, cause dysbacteriosis and induce vaginitis.