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What Is The Blood In Urine During Pregnancy?

Hi im 38 weeks pregnant with my first child, ive just been to the toilet and noticed red blood spots on the paper after ive wiped myself. Not a great amount just a few specs but i havn t seen any blood down there for a while and am a little bit worried can you help? many thanks mel
Wed, 28 Oct 2015
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Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion the spotting might be due the preparatory changes occurring in the cervix for labour.Placenta praevia or low lying placenta can also be the cause but if there is no placenta praevia then it cannot be the cause.If it is related to labour process the labour pains might get started simultaneously.So relax.But if spotting continues a vaginal examination might be needed for definite diagnosis.Avoid intercourse.
Best regards...Dr.Srilatha
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OBGYN,  Dr. Srilatha Myaka's  Response
Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion as you have crossed 37 weeks and you are term there might be preparatory changes of cervix for labour.There will be softening of cervix and dilatation.That might be the cause of spotting.The pain abdomen also might start subsequently.Kindly see your consultant and get physical examination for definite diagnosis.Observe your fetal movements.Hope this helps.
Best regards.....Dr.Srilatha
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What Is The Blood In Urine During Pregnancy?

Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion the spotting might be due the preparatory changes occurring in the cervix for labour.Placenta praevia or low lying placenta can also be the cause but if there is no placenta praevia then it cannot be the cause.If it is related to labour process the labour pains might get started simultaneously.So relax.But if spotting continues a vaginal examination might be needed for definite diagnosis.Avoid intercourse. Best regards...Dr.Srilatha