During pregnancy, the type of vaginal discharge inevitably changes. This is due to changes in the hormonal background, with some anatomical changes in the process of carrying a child. Normally, vaginal secretions should be light or yellowish throughout the gestational period. Brown discharge usually scares expectant mothers. Is it worth it to be afraid of them and what they can talk about at different times, it is worth considering in more detail.
Features:
Emphasis should not be underestimated. Vaginal secretions are produced by epithelial cells of the cervix. At different stages of pregnancy, they can tell a lot about the condition of the expectant mother and fetus. Immediately after conception and up to 8-9 weeks of pregnancy the discharge from a woman is normally quite meager, and sometimes, in general, practically absent. This is how the action of progesterone affects, which conducts the main preparation of the body for long-term bearing of the fetus.
From week 10vaginal secretion becomes more abundant, and by the end of pregnancy it is not only abundant, but also watery. This is how the hormone estrogen affects the vaginal secretion. The task of the secretory function of the female genital tract is to maintain a healthy, stable microflora. The genital tract will be the first where the baby gets in the birth process after it leaves the uterine cavity. The health of the baby also depends on their health.
The existing medical literature describes normal pregnancy discharge as light, odorless, or with a slight fermented milk odor. Other variants of the norm are also considered, but only under certain conditions and for certain periods.
Brown highlights are no exception. They can not only talk about dangerous complications, but also be a natural variant of normal vaginal secretion. The brown color of the secretions is given by erythrocytes - blood cells. This means that brown discharge is a type of blood discharge.
Norm
A small amount of blood in the discharge at a very early stage may be the norm when a fertilized egg is implanted into the uterine cavity. This phenomenon is called implantation bleeding. It occurs due to the violation of the integrity of the endometrium during the attachment of the blastocyst. One of the options for such natural bleeding may be light brown discharge in small amounts about 8-9 days after the intended conception (or after ovulation - for ease of counting).
Brownish, smudging discharge on panty liners or underwear is not long lasting. Usually in a day or two, not a trace remains of them. There is nothing alarming in this phenomenon.
In addition, not every woman has such an early sign of pregnancy. You should be aware that the appearance of dark brown discharge with clots before the delay can hardly be considered a sign of implantation. Rather, we are talking about a hormonal disruption, in which menstruation began prematurely. During the first 2–3 months of pregnancy, moderate to yellow-brown discharge may be due to global hormonal changes.
The progesterone raging in the body of the expectant mother usually gives the vaginal secretion a yellowish tint, brown "notes" in it may appear due to high or low levels of progesterone, due to the vulnerability of the genital tract due to the looseness under the influence of hormones. Normally, such discharge manifests itself without pain, they do not contain inclusions and impurities, streaks of blood, do not bother a woman. They usually stop after the body of the expectant mother fully adapts to the new position and circumstances.
In later stages (a week or two before the expected date of birth), a woman may pay attention to the appearance of brown streaked discharge. They are usually accompanied by the secretion of mucus in small quantities or a rather impressive mucous clot. In this case, we are talking about the discharge of the mucous plug, which during pregnancy closed the cervical canal and prevented the penetration of all extraneous and dangerous into the uterine cavity where the baby grew up.
The passage of the cork is a harbinger of an early birth. He also does not need treatment.
A small brown discharge after sex or a doctor's examination is also a variant of the norm. The reason for them lies in the extreme vulnerability of the genital tract of the pregnant woman. Under the influence of progesterone, they become loose, vulnerable to even minor mechanical stress.
Such discharge usually does not last long - no more than a day, and is not accompanied by any discomfort or additional symptoms. There are no clots in them, they do not increase, their number changes downward. These are three main reasons brown discharge can be considered normal. All other situations, alas, are exclusively pathological.
Risk of miscarriage
Brown discharge in the early stages is often accompanied by a threat of miscarriage. It is not difficult to recognize a threatening condition: a woman notes not only a change in the color of the vaginal secretion, but also a general deterioration in well-being. Severe attacks of dizziness may occur, and pain in the lower abdomen and lower back is almost always present.
Pain syndrome can be pronounced and intense or proceed in the form of a dull aching pain. However, the very combination of "pain and brown discharge" should alert the pregnant woman and force her to seek qualified medical help as soon as possible.
Blood in the discharge appears due to the detachment of the ovum. A space filled with blood appears between the membranes of the fetus and the wall of the uterus. With a small retrochorial hematoma, the discharge will be predominantly pink-brown and not abundant, with significant detachment - abundant, with clots, red-brown.
A threat can develop for a variety of reasons. These include abnormalities in the structure of the uterus, genetic pathologies of the fetus that are incompatible with its further development, inflammatory and infectious diseases of the genital tract and reproductive organs, hormonal deficiency, as well as bad habits, severe stress, excessive physical activity.
A developing miscarriage is characterized by increased discharge over time, the appearance of cramping pains in the lower back and in the cervical region, as well as pulling pains with an "echo" in the anal area. The brown daub turns into a more saturated color, the consistency liquefies until liquid scarlet blood with blood clots begins to flow out.
Such a metamorphosis usually indicates that the miscarriage has already taken place, and fragments of the membranes and the embryo come out along with the vaginal secretion. What it really is and at what stage is the threat of miscarriage, only a doctor can understand. Therefore, when the characteristic symptoms described above appear, you should definitely call an ambulance.In 95% of cases, pregnancy can be saved with timely treatment.
Hormonal deficiency
Hormones control the monthly menstrual bleeding. Progesterone gradually decreases in the second half of the cycle, the concentration of estrogen rises and menstruation begins. Do not think that menstrual discharge during pregnancy is a variant of the norm. As a rule, this happens in the first months after conception due to a lack of progesterone.
Of course, there are rare situations in which menstrual bleeding during pregnancy can be conditionally considered normal. This happens if a woman has produced two eggs instead of one in the current cycle, and ovulation occurred twice with a difference of several days. In this case, the first egg was not fertilized, it died and sank into the uterus, and the second was fertilized and went to the uterus for implantation.
Bloody discharge will come on the day of the expected menstruation, but such periods will differ significantly. First of all, there will be little discharge. After a few days, the meager and incomprehensible periods will stop and will not recur within the next 9 months. People used to say about such a phenomenon that “the fruit is washed”, but in practice this is not common.
With hormonal deficiency or imbalance in hormones in the body, the discharge resembles minor pale brown marks on linen or a thin sanitary panty liner. They may increase slightly or disappear completely, after which they appear again.
A woman must definitely consult a doctor in order to be tested for hormones and start supportive treatment with appropriate hormonal drugs, which will bring the balance of these active substances in the body back to the normal required for safe bearing of a child.
Ectopic pregnancy
If the ovum, for a number of reasons, cannot enter the uterine cavity and be implanted where it should be, it can anchor in the fallopian tube or sink lower and anchor in the cervix. This is possible if a woman has difficulty in passing the egg through the tubes due to the narrowed lumen of the tube. The cause can be inflammatory diseases of the tubes, appendages, ovaries, as well as endometriosis, the presence of tumor formations in the uterine cavity, in the fallopian tubes.
If the transfer of the zygote, and subsequently the blastocyst, is disrupted, then the development of the embryo outside the uterine cavity is not excluded. An ectopic pregnancy before a certain period may not make itself felt in any way.There will be a delay, tests will show a second strip (slightly paler than during uterine pregnancy, but this is an optional sign). And only when the embryo becomes quite large, pathology can manifest itself.
The rejection of the ovum, if it is attached in a place not intended for this by nature, is inevitable. This process, at best, will begin before the organ to which the ovum is attached receives serious injuries.
The rejection is accompanied by severe cutting pain in the abdomen, a fairly abundant brown discharge, which quickly turns brighter red. In the worst case, a rupture of the fallopian tube with massive bleeding into the abdominal cavity can occur, which can be fatal for a woman. The exact place of attachment of the ovum is quite well determined by ultrasound already at 5-6 weeks of pregnancy.
Women who have a history of ectopic pregnancies, as well as miscarriages, inflammatory diseases of the gynecological profile, operations on the reproductive organs, after which scars and adhesions could remain, with a positive pregnancy test, should visit a doctor as soon as possible and do an ultrasound scan to rule out the wrong attachment of the fetus. With an ectopic pregnancy, there is no other option, like removing the ovum.
With rarer and more dangerous types of such pregnancies - cervical and isthmus pregnancies, it is usually not possible to save the uterus. With a tubal ectopic pregnancy, if there is no rupture, it is most often possible to preserve the tubes, and a woman will subsequently be able to become pregnant and give birth to a child.
Placenta previa or abruption
If the placenta (or chorion - its predecessor) in a woman is located low, then brown daub or discharge of all shades of brown may be a sign of placental abruption. The most dangerous are brown intense discharge that occurs with complete and incomplete placenta previa.
In full presentation, the "child's place" is located at the bottom of the uterus and completely blocks the entrance to the cervical canal. If incomplete, the entrance to the cervical canal is closed by about two-thirds or less. Any negative impact and even the most common stress can cause severe bleeding in a woman with such a pregnancy pathology.
With any form of chorionic presentation (placenta), sudden movements, emotional upheavals, sex, physical activity, jumping, shaking in transport, bending forward are prohibited. In some women, episodic bloody discharge is repeated until delivery.
If a diagnosis such as low placentation has already been made and confirmed by ultrasound data, a woman should be very careful. If there is no such diagnosis and the placenta is located normally, the woman still risks experiencing its detachment. This becomes possible when you fall, especially with a trauma to the abdomen, a sharp jump in hormone levels, severe emotional shock, lifting weights, or taking certain medications prohibited during pregnancy.
Vaginal discharge from a detachment is usually fairly profuse, although there may be no pain. The age of the problem can be judged by the shade of the discharge. Fresh blood that has just separated and came out is always bright, scarlet. If, after detachment, the blood did not come out for some time and was in the space between the "child's place" and the wall of the uterus, then it will have brown shades of varying intensity.
Other gynecological problems
Inflammatory diseases of the reproductive and genitourinary system during pregnancy are not at all uncommon. The immunity of the expectant mother is significantly reduced (and this is also the merit of progesterone!), Which is why any fluctuations in the balance of microflora can cause local inflammation.
If a woman before the onset of an "interesting position" had chronic diseases of the genitals or organs of the urinary system, then during the period of maximum decrease in immunity - by the middle of pregnancy, they may well make themselves felt. Many inflammatory processes of non-infectious origin occur with the release of a vaginal secretion of a yellow, light brownish hue.
Discharge is always accompanied by additional symptoms, for example, with adnexitis - pain in the right or left side, pulling and cutting pains in the area of \u200b\u200bthe appendages, with cervicitis - unpleasant sensations in the depths of the vagina, as well as the appearance of mucous impurities in the brownish vaginal secretion.
Diseases of infectious origin are not excluded. These can be sexually transmitted infections, as well as sexually transmitted diseases. Many of them have a rather long incubation period, therefore, at the time of registration, the examination may not reveal pathology, and the real symptoms will appear later.
The most dangerous are brown and brown discharge, which have greenish purulent impurities, as well as with an unpleasant and pungent odor. They point to the bacterial origin of the problem, which, in the case of untimely treatment, can result in intrauterine infection of the fetus and even its death. Brown discharge of a smearing nature can manifest problems with the cervix, inflammation of the cervical canal.
After IVF
If a couple has to resort to assisted reproductive techniques such as IVF, you should prepare for the fact that the discharge will be significantly different from the discharge that is normal for a naturally occurring pregnancy. So, after transferring embryos for almost two weeks, brownish discharge is considered a normal option. This is the reaction of the female body to hormonal therapy, which she underwent before embryo replanting and continues after it.
And also brown spotting vaginal discharge may indicate a successful implantation. If they are a sign of implantation, then usually brown streaks or scanty smears appear 5-6 days after hatching. By one third of women, a change in the color of the vaginal secretion appears only 8-10 days after replanting.
If the discharge of an unusual color lasts more than 14 days, doctors regard this as an alarm - not everything is in order with pregnancy.
But you do not need to despair, because after the analysis for the concentration of the hormone hCG in the blood, treatment will be prescribed that will help maintain the pregnancy and bear a healthy baby, maybe several babies. In the worst case, brown discharge after two weeks from the moment of replanting may indicate that the embryos have stopped developing, and their rejection has begun. After treatment, the IVF attempt can be repeated.
What to do?
When brown discharge appears, a pregnant woman should in no case engage in self-diagnosis. All of the above is nothing more than material for self-education for reference purposes, and not a guide for making any diagnoses to oneself.
There are not so many options for a physiological norm with this kind of vaginal secretion, but there are more than enough options for pathologies. For this reason alone, a woman should see a doctor immediately. An ultrasound scan, a vaginal smear, as well as blood and urine tests will help find an accurate answer to the question of why blood impurities appeared in the secret of the genital tract.
If the discharge is scanty and not accompanied by pain, you should consult a doctor at the antenatal clinic at your place of residence. If the brown discharge is abundant, with clots, pain syndrome, then you should go to bed, exclude standing or walking and wait for the ambulance team called immediately.
Arriving doctors need to inform the period of pregnancy (from the first day of the last menstruation), describe in detail all the symptoms, including even the most insignificant ones, in your opinion, and also tell about all previous pregnancies and their outcome. All this information will help doctors to quickly assume the cause of the bleeding and take you to the gynecological hospital or the admission department of the maternity hospital with the most accurate formulation of the problem. Every minute can be crucial, you need to help doctors understand you correctly.
If brown discharge recurs sporadically, you should tell the supervising obstetrician-gynecologist about this so that he can give the most complete and accurate recommendations regarding the lifestyle of the expectant mother, daily routine, work and rest, the opportunity to have sex, and also prescribe the necessary supportive treatment depending on the reasons.
With the threat of miscarriage of low placentation, antispasmodic drugs are prescribed that relax the muscles of the uterus, do not allow its tone, as well as vitamins, drugs to improve uteroplacental blood flow and light herbal sedatives. In case of placental abruption after hospital treatment, a woman may be prescribed hemostatic drugs. With hormonal problems, a lack of progesterone, certain dosages of hormonal drugs are recommended, which completely compensate for the deficiency in the body.
Any problem that arises during the carrying of a baby, including the appearance of atypical discharge, will be solved faster and more correctly, if you follow simple safety rules such as:
- it is worth monitoring the nature of the discharge daily throughout pregnancy;
- it is necessary to use only hygienic thin pads, tampons cannot be used during pregnancy;
- responsibly you need to treat the issues of intimate hygiene in order to prevent inflammatory processes due to its violation;
- should not change sexual partner during pregnancy;
- you need to take good care of your reproductive health, avoid too harsh and rough sex, trauma to the genital tract and cervix;
- it is necessary to regularly visit the antenatal clinic and undergo all the required examinations and tests;
- you should quit smoking, do not take alcohol and drugs during pregnancy;
- it is worth avoiding stress, conflicts, not lifting weights and limiting physical activity, which can provoke the threat of termination of pregnancy.
The appearance of brown discharge at 11 weeks of gestation is a good reason to see a doctor. It is necessary to visit the gynecologist immediately, without waiting for the scheduled examination time. After determining the cause, the doctor can say how dangerous the discharge is and what to do with it.
Causes of brown discharge at 11 weeks gestation
At 11 weeks of gestation, the fetus is already almost completely formed, therefore, the prognosis with a timely visit to the doctor is most often favorable.
The causes of spotting can be pregnancy pathologies or other unfavorable conditions:
- Lack of progesterone. This hormone keeps the uterus in a relaxed state and prevents it from rejecting the embryo. With a lack of progesterone, spasms occur, which lead to the formation of a hematoma between the child's place and the functional layer. When it is emptied, brown discharge appears. This often happens after IVF and in women with a history of infertility.
- Background diseases of the cervix. Contact spotting that appears once after intercourse may indicate erosion, ectopia, and other cervical diseases. They are not dangerous for pregnancy, but should be constantly monitored by a gynecologist.
- Neoplasms in the cervical canal or uterine cavity. Bloody discharge without pain can be a symptom of a polyp, uterine fibroids, cervical endometriosis. The danger of these diseases depends on the size, location and severity of the accompanying symptoms.
Brown discharge at 11 weeks of gestation requires differential diagnosis. Each occasion assumes an individual correction method. Therefore, you should not listen to the advice of friends and acquaintances. It is necessary to be examined and receive individual recommendations from a doctor.
The end of the first trimester in the development of the fetus in the womb is characterized by great changes in the baby. It remains small, but already acquires some independent functions.
Development and size of the fetus
The period is characterized by the intensive growth of the child. The head at this time is even larger (a third of the baby's size), the body remains small, but begins to grow rapidly. The arms grow, against the background of their length, the legs seem to be small, which, moreover, are pressed to the stomach. By the way, you can already see that sometimes the baby begins to suck his thumb.
The week is also distinguished by the first movements of the fetus with a sharp movement of the mother, with a loud conversation. The future child is already able to change the position in the uterus - he does this due to the movements of the legs. The kid may already be stretching; at the same time, it fixes a pose in which the legs and arms are held in one position for a few seconds.
At this stage:
- fingers "acquire" tactile receptors; thanks to them, he already feels the touch of the umbilical cord, the waters around him;
- receptors responsible for taste and smell become functioning;
- muscles grow, bone increases in size; small joints appear;
- milk teeth (20 pcs.), vocal cords begin to form;
- reflexes appear: the sucking movements of the lips are already visible, the grasping movements of small fingers;
- the eyes are finally formed, including their iris, on which the color of his eyes depends; but the eyelids are still fused and will wait 4 months to open;
- the brain is already fully formed; you can clearly see both hemispheres in it, the presence of the cerebellum;
- the neck becomes strong enough to raise the head;
- the diaphragm and sternum ends to form;
- the rudiments of the genitals appear outside;
- begin their first kidney work; moreover, they produce urine, which is excreted from the child as usual; in the future, urine ends up in the amniotic fluid - the waste products from it, thanks to the placenta, end up in the mother's blood;
- the intestine is included in the work, but part of it still remains in the umbilical cord; this ends the formation of the entire gastrointestinal tract;
- other internal organs grow: the liver reaches a size of 10% of the weight of the entire fetus; she is engaged in the production of blood, which at this time consists only of erythrocytes;
- the chin and nose are already slightly noticeable;
- a tiny heart with four chambers appears; it immediately goes into action.
Your future baby is still very young. Its weight reaches an average of only 15 g, and its length does not exceed 6.8 cm.
Feelings and changes in a woman's condition at 11 weeks of gestation
1This period brings the end of the manifestations of toxicosis into the life of the expectant mother. She begins to feel much less nausea. Her vomiting practically disappears, her negative reaction to odors decreases.
But not everything is so smooth. Some women may experience heartburn, bloating, and constipation. This is due to the hormone progesterone, which reduces intestinal peristalsis. Possible changes in sensations include: increased sweating, increased urination.
Stomach
A slightly rounded tummy is already becoming noticeable. Such a change is insignificant and is practically not noticed by others. Although there are women with a special physique, whose tummy is noticeable.
Despite its small size, it brings certain inconveniences for you: it becomes uncomfortable to lie on your stomach; you evaluate the condition of your stomach as after a good meal.
Uterus
This organ is already becoming large enough. It grows, adjusting to the fetus, and enters the bony pelvic ring, reaching its upper border. Such a uterus already completely occupies the cavity available in the small pelvis, it is easily palpable just above the pubic joint.
The increase in the volume of the uterus leads to squeezing of the intestines in the lower section. This usually leads to more regular constipation in the pregnant woman.
Pain
This week can bother women with lower abdominal pain; they can also concentrate in the lower back. This may be the reason for the appointment of an ultrasound by the doctor. This is especially important with simultaneous blood compartments from the vagina, the presence of which indicates the possibility of a threat of miscarriage.
Normally, at this time, the pregnant woman should have no pain. But this is ideally - in practice, women often, in addition to the abdomen, lower back, have pain in their legs and headache. Slight pain on the sides is also not uncommon - they are the result of stretching the ligaments that support the enlarging uterus.
Temperature
Any pathological changes in the discharge can (but not necessarily) cause a rise in temperature. In general, from this week in a pregnant woman, the basal temperature should decrease. Therefore, if it rises, this should be alarming, since some kind of inflammatory process is possible.
What to do:
- at temperatures up to 37 ° C ... 38 ° C, you can not take any medication; it is better to drink a lot of warm drink (viburnum, raspberries are prohibited for pregnant women), which will help bring it down;
- when the temperature exceeds 38 ° C, you need to take antipyretic; if this is not done, heating amniotic fluid can cause tissue damage in the fetus; the choice of the drug should be done only with the doctor.
Discharge at 11 weeks of gestation
Abundant vaginal discharge is common and should not be intimidated. Especially if they are light, of any density, have no smell or sour aroma. But if colored discharge appears (yellowish, greenish, grayish), and even they smell bad, then we can assume that an infection has made its way into the vagina. With them, a woman's genitals may swell, become covered with redness; usually feels a burning sensation, a desire to scratch.
In addition, the discharge can be cheesy, bubbly, with a pungent and pungent odor. In the first case, the development of candidiasis is possible, in the second - trichomoniasis.
Of all the secretions, the most dangerous are bloody. Their appearance is most often associated with the possibility of miscarriage, therefore an urgent trip to the hospital is needed. If they are not accompanied by pain, then the reason is damage to the vaginal mucosa.
Bleeding
The presence of blood in the discharge is a signal that fetal rejection may begin. This is a very dangerous symptom, after which one should not hesitate to go to the doctor.
The cause of blood in the discharge may be a frozen pregnancy. In such a situation, the fetus inside died and the process of its independent rejection by the uterus begins. However, there is hope - in half of the cases, the embryo still shows signs of life and, if the call for help is timely, with the help of specialists it can be saved.
Blood in the departments can appear for other reasons:
- in the absence of pain in the lower back, lower abdomen, this may mean the development of fibroids, erosion in the cervix of the uterus;
- may manifest due to trichomoniasis, sexually transmitted infections;
- lifting a pregnant weight;
- sexual intercourse.
In any case, it is necessary, and urgently, to visit a gynecologist.
Nutrition at 11 weeks pregnant
The development of the fetus requires good nutrition for the mother. The diet of a pregnant woman must necessarily be rich in proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Naturally, only useful. These can be: lean fresh oils, cereals, fruits, boiled beef, vegetables.
In addition to the quality of food consumed by a woman, it is important both its quantity and regularity of food. It cannot be conveyed, because it provokes heartburn, constipation. Best of all, fractional meals - little by little, but every couple of hours.
A pregnant woman should eat light meals. It is necessary to exclude completely fried, spicy, fatty, unnatural foods. It is good to have nuts, herbs, fruits, cereals, vegetables, and meat based on the latter. But it is better not to limit yourself with drinking. In this case, preference should be given to freshly squeezed juices, fruit drinks, plain water.
Alcohol
Discussion of bad habits in connection with pregnancy should not even arise in the family. If you want to have healthy offspring, it means not a drop of alcohol not only this week, but for all 9 months, plus the period of breastfeeding at least.
The drunk alcohol always gets to the fetus. And the most interesting (and maybe scary) is that the baby remembers his taste, smell and can love them.
Sex at 11 weeks pregnant
Sex is the best alternative to alcohol during pregnancy. Between the spouses, more exciting feelings appear, the relationship is strengthened more. In addition, the woman's libido becomes higher, which usually leads to great pleasure for both partners.
There are, of course, some caveats. It is necessary to exclude positions in sex, leading in such a period to the occurrence of discomfort in a woman. In particular, hard sex is completely excluded, deep penetration must not be allowed. This can cause problems during pregnancy.
Proximity with the threat of miscarriage is generally contraindicated.
Tests at 11 weeks of gestation
The concentration of hCG is determined by biochemical screening and should be in the range of 20900 ... 291000mIU / ml. If this is confirmed, then the condition of the fetus is good, and the pregnancy itself develops normally. In case of deviations, pathologies are possible and some kind of corrective treatment is required.
The indicator of the amount of progesterone is not important for diagnosis. The condition of the baby, development is judged by the data obtained by ultrasound.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, which is carried out at this time, already allows you to clearly establish where the placenta is located in the uterus. There are two options - walls, bottom. The study is already able to see the activity of the fetus; with its help, even the frequency of the baby's heart is determined.
An ultrasound scan specifies the gestational age. This conclusion is based on the development of the fetus at the time of the examination. By the way, if you do an ultrasound scan later, then you may not get such information content.
Sometimes during this period, the sex of the child is found out based on the ultrasound results. Although this requires a very high qualification of a specialist - the organs for which such an assumption is made are still very poorly developed.
Screening
This term refers to a procedure that includes a triple ultrasound scan and a biochemical blood test. The latter is mandatory, as it allows you to determine the correct development of the child and identify pathologies and deviations.
The first screening takes place at 11 weeks. Ultrasound, in addition to establishing the exact duration of pregnancy, helps to assess the course of pregnancy. When it is carried out, multiple pregnancy is detected, the collar space around the fetus is measured.
Dangers at 11 weeks of gestation
This is the time when spontaneous abortion is already unlikely. However, there are complications that can "spoil" your mood and lead to problems. For example, with improper diet, with a calcium deficiency, pregnant women often have varicose veins and the legs are covered with vascular mesh. The lack of vitamin D in food affects the baby - improper bone development can turn into rickets.
Cold
The best option for a pregnant woman is not to catch a cold. The placenta is still in the stage of taking over the functions of the corpus luteum, therefore there is a high risk of infection of the fetus.
The most dangerous infection during this period is rubella. It can lead to pathological changes in the fetus. The common cold with high fever, cough, stuffy nose is also bad, which, if drugs are prohibited, can create problems for the baby and mother.
Fetal growth leads to an increased load on the veins in women. Therefore, you need to pay enough attention to the legs:
- walking, sitting or standing for a long time should end with at least a short rest while lying down;
- you should not neglect to use special anti-varicose stockings, tights;
- it is necessary to massage the feet; it should be light, with a special cooling gel.
Do not rush to feel your belly and look for the unborn child in it. It will not be possible to do this yet - the fruit is very small.
Be sure to watch your discharge. At the slightest doubt and suspicion, visit the clinic.
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The 11th week of pregnancy is coming, which will be a new stage in your baby's development. Over the entire previous period, the baby has done a tremendous job in its development, and now the time for its active growth is coming.
From next week, the fetus will fully protect the placenta, making it practically invulnerable to harmful factors. It turns out that the beginning of the 11th week becomes the period from which the doctors officially call your future baby a fetus!
Baby at 11 weeks pregnant
You are 11 weeks pregnant, what happens to your baby?
- Outwardly, your baby still looks funny. He has short legs, the head is still twice as large as the body, wide-set eyes and low-set ears.
- But his heart, brain, liver and other organs and systems are completely independent!
- The placenta finishes its formation and the number of blood vessels in it is rapidly growing.
- It's time for the baby's first lymphocytes to appear, which are responsible for his immunity.
- The genitals of the expected girl or boy began to be determined.
- The time has come for laying the iris of the fetus's eyes.
- The baby's intestines make their first movements, similar to peristalsis.
- The palms and small fingers of the fetus become sensitive. The kid already knows how to stretch.
- The cervical region of the fetus is actively strengthening, and the baby is trying to raise his head.
- It is incredible, but right now the baby has a sense of smell! Now he is able to smell the food that his mother eats, and remember these sensations. At 11 weeks gestation, your baby's taste preferences are formed.
At 11 weeks gestation, the size of the fetus continues to change. Now it is over 5 cm long and weighs approximately 7-8 g.
The fetus at the 11th week of pregnancy already has good protection against various external infections, but now the mother urgently needs to be wary of such a disease as rubella.
It is also worth excluding anesthesia even during treatment with a dentist. These and similar activities can only be carried out after the twelfth week of pregnancy. Watch your own health, because a common cold at 11 weeks of pregnancy can bring discomfort not only to you, but also problems to your baby!
Carefully consider your own diet, excluding fatty, spicy and fried foods from your diet. You should not drink a lot of fluids and overeat at night, because edema and constipation can develop at any stage of pregnancy.
Feelings at 11 weeks pregnant
- Special external changes in your figure are unlikely to be noticeable to others.
- The tummy is not yet particularly noticeable at the 11th week of pregnancy, but gradually the figure of the future mother is rounded, the chest increases and pours.
- If you haven't changed your old wardrobe yet, then it's time to think about updating it. The mother-to-be will need comfortable and loose clothing that matches her current situation.
- Do not be alarmed by changes in the condition of your nails and hair. If they become dull and brittle, this is a temporary phenomenon that gradually disappears after childbirth.
- The eleventh week of pregnancy is coming - the time for a gradual decrease in the oiliness of your skin, if it happened before. The skin now becomes drier, acne and blackheads disappear, oily sheen.
- Nausea in those who previously suffered from toxicosis begins to gradually recede. It becomes much easier for you, however, drowsiness and fatigue still remind of themselves.
- As the fetus grows, the uterus grows and grows, which rises into the abdominal cavity. Now it stops pressing on your bladder, and the need for frequent trips to the toilet decreases.
- This is the time to increase blood volume and enhance your body's metabolic processes.
- Therefore, do not be surprised by the emergence of new sensations of internal heat, intense sweating and constant thirst.
- The emotional state of the expectant mother is stabilized.
- You are 11 weeks pregnant - a photo of your tummy will become an interesting and memorable picture!
The mom-to-be should pay attention to all her painful sensations. You are about 11 weeks pregnant - lower back hurts, other painful sensations appear, especially when it comes to abdominal pain. Such pains can have different causes, and do not always indicate pathology.
Here are some examples to help you determine the cause of the pain:
- Your stomach at 11 weeks of gestation may hurt due to a weakening of the stretched ligaments that support the uterus. In this case, soreness usually occurs sporadically, is felt on the sides of the abdomen, and is intermittent. Such pains do not cause much trouble for women and do not pose any threats.
- A completely different picture, when the pain that occurs in the lower abdomen has a spasmodic character, as with menstruation, and the stomach at the same time pulls and aches. Such pains indicate an increased tone of the uterus and warn of the risk of miscarriage.
You should immediately consult a doctor, especially if such pains are accompanied by bloody or brown vaginal discharge!
Vaginal discharge at 11 weeks gestation
At the 11th week of pregnancy, the threat of its failure is already much lower, however, the expectant mother should be very responsible about her own health, while paying attention to the nature of the discharge.
Normally, at 11 weeks of gestation, vaginal discharge is as follows:
- uniform consistency,
- relatively thick,
- mucous membranes,
- without an unpleasant smell,
- whitish light color.
It is the effect of progesterone in the first trimester of pregnancy that explains some of the thickening of vaginal discharge.
Please note that the appearance of purulent, yellowish, green-gray, cheesy discharge, the presence of foam or flakes in them, the presence of a sharp unpleasant odor indicates the development of an infectious genital disease. In this case, such discharge may be accompanied by the appearance of discomfort in the genital area: itching, burning, swelling of the genitals are possible.
In such a situation, the expectant mother needs to urgently go to the doctor for an examination, followed by treatment of the infection. Otherwise, there is a high risk of intrauterine infection of the fetus and the development of various complications.
An instant reaction of a pregnant woman is also required by the appearance of smearing brownish or bloody vaginal discharge at this time. At 11 weeks of gestation, brown discharge is a signal of a serious problem. Even a small amount of such discharge, accompanied by abdominal pain, indicates the risk of premature termination of pregnancy.
In this case, you will need immediate specialized help to save your child.
By the way, bloody vaginal discharge can also occur due to erosion of the cervix. In this case, they are not accompanied by abdominal pain and appear after intercourse or examination by a gynecologist.
A planned ultrasound scan is not prescribed for this period, but many mothers ask for an ultrasound scan for 11 weeks of pregnancy. A photo of a baby during this period of pregnancy for many becomes the first picture of a long-awaited child.
Sometimes, to confirm the normal development of the fetus, diagnose the condition of the mother with abdominal pain, exclude violations in the development of the placenta and the baby, the doctor may direct the woman to undergo an unscheduled ultrasound examination. You can also take a photo of the fetus at 11 weeks of pregnancy.
During the study, the doctor will listen to the baby's heartbeat, assess the condition of the uterus, establish the location and condition of the placenta, the place of attachment of the fetus, the characteristics of the amniotic fluid. It is interesting that when the pregnancy is 11 weeks, the photo of the baby at this time looks like a snapshot of a very small, but full-fledged man.
In general, ultrasound will be another "safety" method for identifying any pathologies in the development of the baby and abnormalities in the course of pregnancy in general.
Motherhood is one of the main purposes of women. But the implementation of this noble mission is sometimes associated with many difficulties. One of these is brown discharge in early pregnancy. Their appearance very often suggests a serious danger to the well-being of the unborn baby. However, this is not always the case. We will talk about the causes and dangers of brown discharge at the beginning of pregnancy in this article, considering the cases of women who have personally encountered a similar problem.
Causes of brown discharge during early pregnancy, not dangerous
There are several main reasons that brown discharge at the beginning of pregnancy can be caused.
Hormonal changes in the body
Olga, 27 years old: “Brown discharge appeared at the 3rd week of pregnancy. Light, but clearly visible that there is an admixture of blood. I was very scared. Privately, she underwent an ultrasound scan - everything is within normal limits. The doctor who performed the examination suggested that the change in hormonal levels might have affected. What is the reason for the appearance of brown discharge at the 3rd week of pregnancy? "
Such secretion in the third week of pregnancy is not uncommon. The emergence of a new life entails large-scale changes within the female body, including at the hormonal level. These changes can also manifest themselves in the form of light brown discharge in early pregnancy. Violation of the ratio of hormones - their main cause.
They may appear shortly before the first delay. Such secretion does not have a repulsive odor, does not provoke itching and burning in the external genital area, and eventually disappears by itself.
Violetta, 25: “Pregnancy 4 weeks brown discharge. I went to the doctor and said: “Everything is fine. These are hormones. " But what kind of "excellent" can we talk about if there are traces of blood? Perhaps the doctor is incompetent? I used to visit someone else. "
An admixture of blood in small quantities at four weeks of pregnancy, in the absence of additional signs of trouble, may indeed indicate that the balance of hormones that is natural for a woman in a position has not yet been restored. The doctor's opinion can be trusted. If the secretion is short-lived, not abundant, painless, then you should not worry.
Implantation of the ovum into the wall of the uterus
Irina, 24 years old: “After the delay I made a test - two strips! I was very happy. But just before my period was supposed to start, I had (small), and in them streaks of blood. The next day everything stopped. What does such a scanty brown discharge mean in the first weeks of the term? "
To understand the essence of the phenomenon, it should be remembered that approximately 8-10 days after fertilization, the egg moves along the fallopian tubes, and then becomes fixed in the uterine cavity. In this case, a violation of the integrity of the capillaries is possible, which is manifested by the dissemination of blood streaks in the natural secretion of the female reproductive glands. This phenomenon is short-lived and is not accompanied by pain or other unpleasant symptoms. May be brown, light brown or.
Abnormal periods in the first trimester of pregnancy
Svetlana, 20 years old: “Now I am in the twelfth week. The news of the unborn child came as a surprise. The fact is that my periods came on time, only they were not so abundant. In the second month (about 8 weeks) the situation repeated itself. When nausea started in the morning, and I fainted at the institute, I had to go to the doctor. The news amazed me! Can periods go in the first weeks of the term? "
This situation is not so unusual. Normally, a pregnant woman's levels of progesterone, a hormone responsible for preserving the fetus, significantly increase. If, for some reason, its concentration is insufficient, then brown daubs are likely to appear, which can be mistaken for scanty menstruation.
Another reason for abnormal periods in women who become pregnant is the simultaneous maturation of multiple eggs. When one of them is fertilized, the second remains “free”. The situation leads to the fact that simultaneously a large amount of hormones are synthesized, which are responsible for the preservation of a fertilized egg, and hormones that stimulate menstruation. If for some reason the latter take advantage, then brown discharge will appear during early pregnancy. At about 8 weeks (sometimes a little later), the situation returns to normal.
Svetlana, 27 years old: “Can your period go on if you are expecting a baby? I got brown discharge at 6 weeks gestation. Is it possible?"
If ovulation occurred closer to the end of the menstrual cycle, then the appearance of a discharge similar to menstruation is likely at 6 weeks. Brown discharge at the 9th week of pregnancy and later should alert - by this time, the balance of hormones characteristic of women in the position should be achieved.
Mechanical damage to the integrity of the mucosa
Gagina, 24 years old: “At week 9 I noticed beige ones. The doctor took an analysis with some kind of brush - maybe that's why? I drank papaverine at night, but the next day there were brown marks on the daily routine again. Today there was an ultrasound scan - there is no threat. Maybe the reason lies in the examination and taking the analysis? "
Most likely, the presence of brown discharge at the 9th week of pregnancy is associated with the collection of cytological analysis. Perhaps there was a mechanical damage to the superficial vessels, which caused the appearance of traces of blood. The absence of the threat of interruption only confirms this assumption. During the gestational period, blood flow to the pelvic organs increases, and the mucous membrane becomes more sensitive to microtrauma.
Pathological causes of brown discharge in the early stages
Risk of miscarriage
Olga, 23 years old: “I recently found out that I am expecting a child. Today, after a walk, I noticed brown discharge at the 12th week of pregnancy. Before that, there was a slight daub on the seventh week, and then on the ninth, but I did not attach any importance to this, since everything went by itself. Now the discharge is brown, similar to menstruation both in appearance and in sensations (stomach aches, sips of the lower back, I feel broken). Is it dangerous?"
Irina, 26 years old: “Is brown discharge at week 7 a threat of interruption? I went through a lot of stress - in the fifth week, while walking, a dog attacked me. At first I did not notice any changes, but yesterday I saw traces of brown color on the linen. Tightens the stomach a little. Can a stressful situation cause brown discharge at 7 weeks of gestation? "
Brown discharge in the first trimester of pregnancy is often a sign of a threatened miscarriage. They can be both moderate and quite abundant in nature, and a heterogeneous consistency with mucous inclusions. Additional symptoms of spontaneous interruption are: the presence of pain in the lower abdomen and sacral region, general malaise, weakness.
The causes of brown discharge at the beginning of pregnancy can be very diverse. This is a lack of progesterone, and an increased production of androgens, and genetic pathology of the fetus, and the presence of diseases of the reproductive organs, including severe fear and stress.
Bubble drift
Anastasia, 25 years old: “I was. I made a test in the fourth week - positive. I didn't go to the clinic right away, I decided to wait for the last weeks of the first trimester so that I could go to doctors less. But brown discharge appeared at 8 weeks of gestation. There were thoughts that it was menstruation, and the test cheated. I made another one - again positively. I thought that at 8 weeks a mistake is hardly possible, and it became scary. I ran to the doctor, got tested, underwent an ultrasound scan and was stunned by the diagnosis - cystic drift. I remember with a shudder about further events: cleaning, analyzes, checks in the oncological dispensary. Well at least the oncology was not confirmed. I dream of having a healthy baby, I'm waiting for the doctor's permission. What symptoms and discharge should alert you? "
Bubble drift is a serious pathology that occurs in 1 in 1000 cases. The essence of the phenomenon lies in the fact that either a "defective" egg that does not contain a set of female chromosomes is fertilized, or a full-fledged egg is fertilized by two sperm at once. As a result, the chorion or villous membrane turns into multiple cysts, similar to a bunch of grapes. In fact, it is a tumor that can be either benign or malignant.
The symptoms of cystic drift are not always pronounced initially. Early toxicosis often develops, which is characterized by the presence of headaches, debilitating nausea and vomiting, and bouts of hypertension. The test is positive. With cystic drift, bleeding occurs in 95% of cases. Fragments that look like foam, mucus, or pus may appear in the blood mass.
Ectopic pregnancy
Maria, 23 years old: “Is it true that the performed fimbrioplasty creates a risk of developing an ectopic pregnancy? What symptoms should alert you? "
Olga, 32: “It took a long time to conceive - adhesions in the pipes. She was treated for several years. Now is the sixth day of the delay. The test confirmed the onset of conception. I heard that the adhesion process creates the risk of developing an ectopic pregnancy. Is it so? How does this pathology manifest itself? "
Ectopic pregnancy is another threat to potential motherhood. The essence of the phenomenon is the abnormal fixation of the ovum, when, instead of the wall of the uterus, it is localized in the ovary, tubes, abdominal cavity or cervix. All danger is associated with a natural increase in the ovum, which can lead to rupture of an organ (more often a tube) with subsequent extensive bleeding.
The reasons for the development of the anomaly can be varied. Most often, they are associated either with a disruption in the functioning of the egg or sperm, or with a violation of the transport capacity of the fallopian tubes. Fibrioplasty, like the presence of adhesions, is one of the risk factors for the development of ectopic attachment.
Initially, an ectopic pregnancy proceeds in a similar way to a normal pregnancy. Symptoms can be expressed by pain in the side where the ovum is implanted, pulling sensations in the sacrum and a dark brown bloody secretion. These first signs may appear around the 6th week of pregnancy. Their intensity can be different - it depends on the time, place of implantation, individual characteristics of the woman's body.
In some cases, the ovum is rejected on its own, which is manifested by dark secretions and moderate pain syndrome. And sometimes there is a rupture of the organ and abdominal bleeding, accompanied by a fall in blood pressure, a deterioration in general condition, acute pain radiating to the hypochondrium and interscapular region. This can happen in the fifth or eighth week of pregnancy.
Brown discharge in the fifth week of pregnancy, accompanied by pain, should already alert, because the ectopic localization of the ovum poses a huge danger to a woman's health.
Inflammation and STDs
Irina, 30 years old: “At 10 weeks of pregnancy, I noticed unpleasant symptoms: unbearable itching, urination with pain. At first I thought that there might be cystitis or "thrush", but discharge appeared at 11 weeks of pregnancy - pale brown, mixed with opaque yellow mucus (like pus). Some disgusting smell has appeared. It doesn't get any better yet. What could it be?"
Erosion of the cervix is \u200b\u200bdiagnosed in every second woman, and expectant mothers are no exception. In the photo you can see how a neck with erosion can look like. Indeed, during pregnancy, the light brown color of the secret may indicate this disease. Sometimes mucus can be seen in it. This ailment does not provoke painful sensations until the inflammatory process joins it. Erosion can also cause throughout the entire period.
Irina, 32 years old: “Can brown discharge at 10 weeks of gestation appear due to erosion? I noticed that after sex the ichor appears. "
With erosion, sexual contact can provoke the appearance of light brown discharge at 10 weeks of gestation, as, indeed, at any other period. Their cause is mechanical damage to the epithelium of the affected area. In the presence of this ailment, it is necessary to consult a doctor, since erosion, which begins to bleed, should not be left without attention and treatment.
Brown discharge in the first trimester: what to do?
During pregnancy, discharge that differs in color and consistency from ordinary leucorrhoea requires mandatory medical attention. The first trimester is the time when all organs and systems of the unborn baby are being laid. Care should be taken to add painful sensations in the abdomen. Together, these symptoms can signal a serious hazard. In no case should you self-diagnose and self-medicate. Only with the help of a specialist can you understand the causes of suspicious secretion and take appropriate measures.