Congratulations! You are pregnant! Now yes… Get ready! And it is that the gestation process is a stage of life that everyone tells you “Enjoy it”, “It is the best stage of life.“
I am right?
But not! Not everything is hunky-dory and concerns are growing exponentially week by week.
And today I bring you one of the concerns that most fear and curiosity cause women: the brown or brown stain that you see in your underwear in the first weeks of pregnancy.
“It is normal? My baby is fine? Why is she leaving? Does she take off herself? Should I go to the doctor? Should I worry? – (You may be wondering)
Take a deep breath, because after reading this brief but useful article, all your doubts will disappear (I hope so).
What is the brown discharge that appears in the first trimester of pregnancy? It is normal?
It is quite common for some women to experience some brown or dark red bleeding or discharge during the first few weeks of pregnancy. In fact, one in 5 women presents it.
Many times, this flow or bleeding is accompanied by pain in the lower part of the abdomen, as if it were the characteristic pains of menstruation, or a little milder.
This is usually due to the implantation of the ovum in the uterine wall and is usually not a problem. In fact, for some women light bleeding is one of their first symptoms of pregnancy.
On other occasions, this flow can come from blood that was accumulated and in the same way, it does not mean any risk to your pregnancy.
However, sometimes the presence of bleeding, especially if it is very heavy or “fresh” blood (bright red or pink), can indicate a problem. For this reason, it is always important to consult your doctor, especially if the pain is accompanied by severe pain in the lower abdomen.
What are the causes?
As we mentioned earlier, one of the most common causes of this discharge is the implantation of the egg in the uterus. That is to say, that the ovum has been fertilized by a spermatozoon and must now adhere to the uterus in order to grow and become what will soon be a beautiful baby.
In fact, in these cases we could say that the brown discharge is an excellent sign and that the organism is preparing the space in which your baby will grow.
However, there are times when the discharge (especially if it is more red or pink) may be due to a problem, which in many cases can be solved. The problem may be due to some external stressor, such as a blow to the mother, or some internal cause.
It is very important that if you have any questions or feel insecure, consult your doctor, since only in this way can you detect any problem in a timely manner and find the best solution.
Should I be worry? My baby is fine?
Definitely creating a life is not an easy task, neither for the body nor for the mind. Between the tiredness, the nausea and the mixed emotions, you are probably a bit overwhelmed, especially at the beginning of your pregnancy, and even more so if this is your first pregnancy.
Although it is optimal for the specialist doctor to clear up your doubts, it is important to know that not everything that happens during pregnancy is an emergency that requires you to call them at dawn.
Having a little brown discharge or light bleeding (less than menstrual bleeding) during the first weeks of pregnancy is usually perfectly normal and not the sign of an obstetric emergency.
However, if the flow is profuse, lasts several days, or for some other reason you have the feeling that something is wrong, do not hesitate to call your gynecologist and explain what the situation is.
Can it be avoided or is there any treatment?
If we are talking about the “benign” discharge that is the result of implantation, there is no way to avoid it, and really no reason either.
In the event that the flow or bleeding is derived from a problem, the way to avoid them and the treatment will depend on each particular case.
As a general rule, if your pregnancy is not high risk and you are in good health, you can continue with the lifestyle you had before you got pregnant (avoiding alcohol, cigarettes and drugs, of course).
There is usually no need for a woman to rest just for the sake of getting pregnant, unless this has been specifically recommended by the doctor. In fact, moderate exercise is very beneficial for both mother and baby.