The first pregnancy is joy and excitement.young mom. Is everything going well? How does the baby feel? These questions sometimes do not give rest either day or night. Of course, much depends on the level of anxiety of the woman herself, however, the doctors confidently assert that the more competent and knowledgeable the future mother is, the less she will have cause for anxiety. Therefore, today, courses are being opened in which they tell in detail about the features of the course of pregnancy in each trimester, childbirth and the care of a newborn. But even women who have listened to a lecturer sometimes have a number of questions.
Analyzing the information on the forums, we encounteredwith the fact that many are interested in how the cork departs before the delivery of the firstborn. Every woman wants to know for sure that she will not miss this important sign of the upcoming birth, for this reason we decided to discuss this issue separately from the general description of the birth process.
Indeed, this is the most important rule.Skip childbirth you can not with all his desire. Even if the beginning is necessary for night time, you will surely wake up. When examining the question of how the cork departs before giving birth to a firstbeard, we are confronted with the fact that women want to see as soon as possible at their forerunners of a grand event and how to prepare for this. In fact, you had a full nine months to live with the thought that you will soon have a crumb. Now it's better to rest and let the body decide for itself when the baby is fully mature for birth.
Чтобы наше мини-исследование было consecutive, it is necessary to begin not with how the cork departs before giving birth to nulliparous, but what it represents. This is just a slimy clot that performs a barrier function throughout the nine months of pregnancy. It is formed when the expectant mother is still unaware of her position. As soon as conception is completed, the cervix begins to produce gel-like mucus. This gelatinous lump fills its entire cavity and prevents germs and infections from entering the womb. Our bodies are very wise, especially with regard to the issues of preserving offspring.
Why is it difficult to unequivocally tell howDoes the stopper come off before giving birth to primiparas? Because there are no two identical pregnancies. Even experienced mothers say that every time they departed from her at different times. But in official medicine it is considered that the discharge of the cork is the surest forerunner of a baby soon to be born. In fact, the timing is rather blurred. Someone she leaves their rightful place a few weeks before giving birth, while others have already departed in the birthing chair. But to understand well what is happening with your body right now, and not to panic, you need to have an idea of how it looks.
No specific sensations this processdelivers. There will be no fights, no pain. Every woman is accustomed to the usual vaginal discharge, which does not manifest itself, in addition to traces on the linen or lining. It is the same here. Therefore, in order not to miss the moment of discharge, it is necessary to even remotely imagine what the stopper differs from the usualx secretions.Here I would like to note that during pregnancy, many women are faced with the fact that white traces regularly appear on underwear, which had never happened before. Despite the insignificance of the danger of this symptom, it is imperative to consult a doctor so that he performs an examination and, if necessary, prescribes treatment. Only in the event that a specialist considered them insignificant, you can come to terms with this phenomenon right up to the birth.
So we got a little distracted.How to understand that a cork has come off, if it looks different for everyone, and the timing of its appearance is individual? There are certain common characteristics that will allow you to accurately diagnose what is happening with the body.
And the first thing you should appreciate is the consistency.The passage of the tube is difficult to miss. You go to the toilet and watch on the linen thick gelatinous lump, somewhat jelly-like to the touch. Experts very accurately compare it with egg white. Normally, cervical mucus, which was produced by the cervix to protect the fetus from infection, is completely transparent, but more concentrated and dense.
But every rule has exceptions.Sometimes women claim that the discharge of the cork went completely unnoticed by them. How is this possible? The fact is that in some cases, two weeks prior to delivery, the stopper may become thinner. In this case, it comes out in parts, and the marks on the clothes are similar to scant smearing. In this case, the process can indeed fail to be diagnosed as the first sign of approaching labor.
If you do not take into account exceptionalcases, then there is a sufficiently large amount of mucus, which allows us to say with great confidence that this is not an ordinary discharge. If you really want to be sure that you are not mistaken, then carefully fold your underwear and walk to the clinic. An obstetrician doesn’t confuse the patient’s question at all; for him, this is his usual work. In parallel, he can examine you on the gynecological chair and tell you exactly how much time is left before the birth. On average, the volume of the mucous plug is about 50 ml. It is not liquid, mucus does not spread on the linen, but remains on it a dense lump. Its size varies from 1.5 to 2 centimeters.
This is another parameter that alsois variable. However, we approximately know, on what week the cork of the primiparas departs. Doctors call an average of 38 weeks. If your term is close to this figure, and you see a phenomenon similar to the description, then, most likely, you really have a traffic jam. The first pregnancy is always a reason for anxiety, but here everything goes on as usual. The cervix is prepared to let the baby into the birth canal, it becomes softer and can no longer hold a slimy lump.
But back to the color palette.Transparent mucus, reminiscent of raw egg white, is considered normal. However, it can also be yellowish and white. At the same time practicing gynecologists say that the palette can be from beige to brown, and no violations of the course of pregnancy in any of these cases will not. There are blotches of blood, which speaks only of damage to tiny capillaries at the time of opening the neck.
What explains this difference?The health status of each woman, like the process of pregnancy, is very different. Chronic pathologies, diseases in the period of carrying a baby, even nutrition and taking vitamins - all this affects the composition and shade of mucus. In this case, and translucent, and pink mucus should not frighten the future mother.
What should I do if the cork comes off?In fact, nothing special from the future mother is required. First of all, you need to carefully examine it so that when you receive questions from the doctor you can answer them. Pay attention to size, texture and color. What can be said about the need to immediately call an ambulance? Dark brown or deep red shade of mucus. In this case, you can talk about the danger of detachment of the placenta, which may pose a threat to the life of the baby and mother. A bright scarlet shade of mucus and a large amount of blood in it is also one of the signs of pregnancy pathology.
So, your pregnancy is coming to an end, andToday came the cork. When is the birth? This question worries most women. However, one needs to pay attention to one more moment. Until now, the mucus performed protective functions. The birth plug protected the embryo from infections and germs, and also served as a mechanical cover for the uterus. It is the presence of a cork that allows a pregnant woman to swim in the pool and lead a sex life. In addition, it has antibacterial properties. After she left your body, you have to think about the safety of your crumbs on your own.
Or rather, what should I give up when I leftbung? When the birth begins, you will definitely not miss it, but now it can happen at any time. Therefore, it is worth calling your midwife if you have an individual arrangement with a specific specialist. Now you can not take a bath, limited to only light wash. Do not direct the jet directly to the crotch.
Pools, and especially open water from thistime is closed for you, but do not worry, this is not for long. Until the moment you take your baby in your arms, there are no more than two weeks left, and in some cases even less. Give up sex and pay special attention to the sterility of underwear. Despite the fact that it is impossible to unequivocally answer the question: “If the cork has come off, how long will the delivery start?”, You need to check your readiness for going to the hospital. First of all, you will need documents, an exchange card and things in the maternity ward. Relatives can pass on the rest to you later.
So far we have been talking about that from the momentAn exit of a mucous lump before delivery can remain about two weeks. This is official information, but in fact this is quite rare. However, this does not mean that you need to urgently go to the hospital, if the traffic jam has departed. After how many deliveries will begin - it is still unknown but само появление слизи говорит о начавшемся cervical dilatation. In most cases, this happens a few hours before the onset of labor activity. Therefore, you have a little time to remember once again about proper breathing and calm down. It is best to go to bed: soon you will need strength.
Мы сейчас не будем останавливаться на том, что you need to take with you to the hospital, most likely, the local gynecologist has already told you about it. In addition, we have already come close to the question of how much the mucus plug comes off. Usually, it happens in primiparous people a few hours, maximum a few days before the onset of the generic process itself. By this time, the bag with things should already be near the threshold. Therefore, we offer you to lie down and enjoy the peace. If you like, you can meditate.
It is now extremely important to set yourself up forpositive wave. Fears and anxieties are a natural reaction, but they are bad advisers. In addition, if the pregnancy was good, is it worth worrying now? Close your eyes and try to imagine your child as clearly as possible. What are his eyes, nose, how he now feels. Imagine yourself in the womb, next to it. Perhaps you want to calm and hug him, because he is much worse than you, what will happen to him in the process of childbirth. Rehearse the process of childbirth, repeat the correct breathing, it will be very useful for you soon. Imagine yourself a beautiful flower that unfolds towards the sun and a new life. It is this attitude that helps to survive childbirth easily and painlessly. Excessive tension and fear of pain, on the contrary, increase it and prolong torment.
Some time after the stoppingThe scenario can begin to develop in two ways. The first - the waste water. This is a normal phenomenon, although it will be noted in the card as a premature rupture of amniotic fluid. The second option is the first contractions. In this case, the water will flow away later, perhaps already in the process of the child’s passage of the birth canal. Either of these two options is considered normal.
What to do if the cork is gone, and there are no contractions?If you are very worried about the lack of labor activity, or the term is approaching week 42, then go for a consultation to the maternity hospital or to the local gynecologist. In all other cases, just calmly wait in the wings. From this point on, it is not recommended to make long trips even within your own city. But to go out to breathe fresh air is a must. Pleasant walks will allow you to maintain good physical shape, which is required in the process of delivery.
