At pregnancy normal it is considered to be transparent mucous secretions which on the consistence remind egg white. The amount of mucus may be different, it depends on the structure of the body of the pregnant woman. As a rule, vaginal mucus discharge during pregnancy becomes more dense and viscous. Slime, slightly colored in white, is also an acceptable norm.
This is due to the work of the female hormone progesterone, which begins to "host" in the body of a woman from the twelfth week of fertilization. This hormone is also called the hormone of pregnancy, because it is responsible for the preservation of the fetus and its further successful development. In addition, thanks to progesterone, a mucous plug is formed, which protects the cervix and future baby for nine months.
Thanks to such a stopper, no infection and other unfavorable factors for its growth and development can reach the fetus. That is why, if pregnancy mucous discharge from the vagina becomes white, do not worry. To go to the doctor is necessary in the event that they start to disturb you and are accompanied by other symptoms:
- itching;
- pulling sensations;
- burning;
- unpleasant odor;
- pain.
Mucous discharge became dark during pregnancy - what to do?
It is known that a fertilized egg becomes a foreign body for the body of a woman, so the body's immune system tries with all its strength to tear it away. As a result of such actions during pregnancy, mucous discharge may be of a beige color. Often this indicates that the woman has a thin placenta and in the process of attaching the egg burst sosudiki, which are located close to the surface of the placenta. If within a week the allocation does not become transparent, then you need to urgently go to the gynecologist.
The appearance of abnormal mucous secretions of "wrong" color during pregnancy is always alarming expectant mothers and their treating doctors. Especially if such mucus has an admixture of blood. The explanation that during pregnancy normal mucous discharge became brown is that during this period there should be menstruation. Therefore, growing, initially smearing, brown discharge is a signal to the doctor.
Often such mucous discharge develops into blood, which is very dangerous in pregnancy. As a result of such processes, miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy may occur at the initial time. If the blood appears late, it can lead to a premature detachment of the placenta from the uterus, which is fraught with the loss of the fetus.
Mucous discharge in pregnant women with sexual infections
When a woman becomes pregnant, his body begins to work somewhat differently. Immunity becomes weaker, as he has to work for two. Therefore, as a result of the inferior functioning of the immune system, a woman can become infected with various viruses and infections, which is highly undesirable in this situation.
The appearance of mucous yellow discharge indicates the development of thrush during pregnancy.
But it is worth remembering that when normal transparent or slightly whitish mucus discharge during pregnancy become greenish, it is necessary to see a doctor immediately. After the examination, the doctor will prescribe a treatment, due to which you will get rid of the disease and do not infect the infection at the birth of your baby.