The colloquial term “daub” can be found in the vocabulary of not only pregnant women, but also doctors. These are spotting, which in some cases can be cause for concern. Almost every seventh woman faces this phenomenon.
Daub at the beginning of the term
If the pregnancy is planned, then most likely the woman monitors her feelings, and closer to the end of the cycle or at the first signs of his delay, she begins to do tests and take tests for hCG. Even in the very first weeks from the moment of conception, spotting may indicate that implantation has occurred. It occurs on the fifth day after fertilization of the egg.
In rare cases, the daub in the early stages of pregnancy has a pink tint, sometimes with a small amount of blood. This is due to the fact that at the time of attachment of the egg to the uterine mucosa, its damage occurs. With a successful process, an embryonic point is formed, and the mother's circulatory system becomes the basis for the development and metabolism of the embryo.
At this stage, pregnancy is not yet determined by tests. However, if a woman keeps a graph of basal temperature, she can observe her drop by 1-1.5 degrees, and then growth begins again. The duration of light daubs in early pregnancy is no more than two to three days. For longer periods, a doctor's consultation is necessary.
Positive or negative test
A pregnancy test can talk about the nature of the discharge, of course, if a woman expects her onset. So, the test showed a negative result, but there is no heavy menstrual bleeding. Lean secretions may indicate hormonal failure or recently experienced stress. You should wait a bit, and if other unpleasant symptoms occur (pain in the lower abdomen, radiating to the lower back, discharge with an unpleasant pungent odor), then you should immediately consult a doctor.
If the test turned out to be positive, and pink daub is observed in the early stages of pregnancy, then there may be no reason for panic. Naturally, this should be reported to the doctor who is monitoring the pregnant woman. To exclude risks, a hCG test is done, which is then checked, and the dynamics are compared in a couple of days. They should increase two to three times, which indicates the normal course of pregnancy and the absence of threats to its termination.
In the case when a woman notices a brown daub on her underwear during pregnancy in the early stages, it is necessary to pass tests for progesterone. This may indicate problems with the functioning of the corpus luteum and a lack of hormones to support pregnancy. If you start this condition, then pregnancy can not be saved.
Hazardous discharge
The color and texture of the discharge can tell a lot. If we talk about the most harmless, it is white, milky in color, right down to yellowish, transparent in structure and slightly viscous. In this case, this indicates the restructuring of the body, which is getting used to a new state.
There is an assumption that daubing in early pregnancy is a natural reaction of the body to the end of the cycle. In this case, it in no way threatens the normal bearing of the fetus. Therefore, it is extremely important to observe the reaction of the body and try not to strain on the days when menstrual bleeding should have been. Throughout the first trimester, while there remains a high risk of natural termination of pregnancy, a woman is advised to avoid overwork and physical exertion.
The appearance of a brown daub during pregnancy in the early stages is worth special attention. In this case, it’s not worth risking, if it continues throughout the day, you need to urgently call an ambulance. The main danger is the threat of placental abruption or the opening of the cervix.
The appearance of red blood or spotting also serves as a reason for going to the hospital. Do not immediately panic, because the cause may be a hematoma, which thus resolves and is eliminated from the body. With timely diagnosis and correctly selected therapy, pregnancy remains, and nothing threatens the baby's development.
Erosion during pregnancy
One of the causes of daub in the early stages of pregnancy is untreated cervical erosion. In most cases, they do not touch her if the woman is planning a pregnancy and natural birth. This is explained by the fact that after treatment it is necessary to wait a certain time until the neck heals and during childbirth can soften. This is important, because it depends on the degree of its disclosure and readiness whether childbirth will take place in a natural way.
The presence of erosion requires constant monitoring of the pregnant woman, since throughout the entire period the risk of premature birth and infection of the fetus remains. Its dimensions can increase with increasing load on the neck, as well as with a change in hormonal levels.
A woman may not be aware of the presence of erosion, especially if a visit to the gynecologist is rare, and she does not have any unpleasant symptoms before pregnancy. Intermediate spotting in the middle of the menstrual cycle or after intercourse may not be taken seriously. However, during pregnancy, these symptoms can be uncomfortable, and pain can also be felt. The discharge is not necessarily brown, in some cases they are curdled or yellowish.
Spotting
It is believed that daub during pregnancy in the early stages is a natural process. The cervical canal produces a special secret, which eventually forms a kind of cork that prevents infection and harmful bacteria from getting inside.
Some couples do not stop having sex in the first months of pregnancy. In some cases, a woman may observe a clear or whitish vaginal discharge. The partner should be especially careful during sexual intercourse and at the first unpleasant sensations should interrupt it.
Placental abruption and spotting
It is believed that one of the most dangerous situations during pregnancy is placental abruption, which can occur at any time. Doctors manage to quickly deal with the cause of the daub in the early stages of pregnancy, if you contact a medical institution in a timely manner. Detachment diagnostics is performed using ultrasound.
In the area of increased attention of physicians are women who have a history of more than two pregnancies with a short period of time between them. The least dangerous partial detachment of the placenta, accompanied by a daub in the early stages of pregnancy, pulling pains in the lower abdomen.
When the threat of interruption becomes apparent
A critical situation occurs when the placenta is completely detached. Then the discharge can be bloody, profuse, sharp and severe pain that does not pass after taking painkillers. This is a clear signal to see a doctor. If at a later date a cesarean section can save the situation, then in the first trimester it is extremely difficult to talk about maintaining a pregnancy. Since there is a high risk of large blood loss in the mother. In this case, probably the question will already be about saving her life.
Therefore, it is extremely important to control your well-being, to observe any manifestation of a daub in the early stages of pregnancy. What to do if it is discovered? Do not self-medicate, if possible lie down and call an ambulance.
The cause may be an infection.
By the color of the daub in the early stages of pregnancy, one can judge the presence of an inflammatory process. If the discharge is accompanied by itching, an unpleasant odor, a pain symptom, then it is worth taking tests for infections. The potential risk to the fetus is determined after diagnosis. In most cases, the presence of a particular infection is determined even before pregnancy planning, when the disease is easiest to cure. But if a woman was infected from a partner already during gestation, then the treatment regimen is selected based on the minimum risk for fetal development.
The presence of an inflammatory process is indicated by the appearance of a yellow daub in the early stages of pregnancy, if their color is closer to dark, purulent, then most likely a sexually transmitted disease develops in the body. In another case, we can talk about inflammation of the appendages or pelvic organs or infection with Escherichia coli, staphylococcus. It is impossible to ignore these symptoms, since an infection can lead to fetal death.
Judging by the reviews, the daub during pregnancy in the early stages of green indicates infections that are sexually transmitted. It is worth stopping any form of sexual contact with a partner without a condom, and in the best case, until complete recovery. In this case, both should undergo treatment.
The notorious thrush is manifested by secretions of a milky color, sometimes there are curdled, with a sour smell. Now her treatment can be carried out using one vaginal tablet. During the entire period of pregnancy, thrush can either appear or pass. Most often this is associated with a decrease in immunity. Particular attention is paid to her in the period before childbirth.
Diagnostics
You can determine the presence of pathology using a blood test, urine, smear and ultrasound. The results of the smear can show the content of white blood cells, the presence of mucus, fungi and bacteria. From a blood test, the doctor can determine the level of hemoglobin, platelets and red blood cells. They show how the body copes with the increased load, whether enough oxygen enters the cells, how the liver, kidneys and pancreas cope with their functions. According to urine tests, one can judge the work of the kidneys, the level of protein in it and the presence of an inflammatory process in the body.
Such a diagnosis is a priority in medical practice. Precisely because its implementation does not require hospitalization, every pregnant woman regularly undergoes tests before visiting a doctor. Ultrasound is prescribed only during screening and according to indications. Spotting may cause an unscheduled examination.
Timely ultrasound diagnostics allows you to determine the degree of development of the fetus, its location, the presence of deviations. It happens that the cause for a sudden discharge may be an ectopic or frozen pregnancy. In such cases, it is possible to carry out an operative measure in time, which will minimize the risks of infection and internal bleeding.
In order to make an accurate diagnosis, it is important to know how long the daub lasted. In early pregnancy, this is especially important. So you can determine how great the threat to the fetus and whether there are risks to the health of the mother. In the event of spotting, this will allow you to diagnose the amount of lost blood in time.
Treatment
The basic rule for every pregnant woman is to exclude self-medication, especially when detecting secretions of an obscure nature. Effective treatment is prescribed only after a diagnosis. If a deficiency in the production of progesterone is detected, then Duphaston is prescribed. With a daub in the early stages of pregnancy, it reduces the risk of a miscarriage. Dufaston differs from the Utrozhestan analogue in that it is synthetic, while the latter is natural progesterone.
Infectious diseases are usually treated either before 12 weeks, or after 22. The dosage and name of the medicines are selected by the doctor. Treatment of thrush is possible with the help of the popular drugs Nystatin and Pimafucin.
Any spotting requires careful monitoring. Therapy here is to prevent blood loss and eliminate the risk of its reappearance. As a rule, treatment is carried out in a hospital. It consists in taking medications both orally and intravenously. Mandatory bed rest and complete rest.
Prevention of daubs in early pregnancy
Any disease or abnormality is easier to prevent than to treat. This is especially true for daubs during early pregnancy. How many babies could be safely born if women, and doctors, were more attentive to the alarming symptoms that the body gives.
As soon as a woman finds out about her situation, it is necessary to exclude excessive loads, stop practicing power and extreme sports, and refrain from visiting a hot bath or sauna. It is necessary to exclude the use of antibiotics and avoid exposure.
Even at the planning stage, both partners must undergo a full examination and check for hidden infections. It is best to undergo a course of treatment in advance, since during pregnancy, many of the drugs, including antibiotics, are contraindicated.
Maintaining a basal temperature graph is a plus. This will help to identify the failure of the luteal phase, which is responsible for the safety of pregnancy during the first month. Since it occurs with a lack of progesterone, timely diagnosis will allow you to start treatment on time. It is worth remembering that women over 30 have a 30% higher risk of miscarriage than younger women.
Since many gynecologists talk about the threat of the development of genetic mutations, especially in couples after the age of 35, it will not be superfluous to undergo examination by a geneticist. In a number of cases, it is possible to identify the risk of deviation, primarily among couples who in their family tree had inherited diseases.
Rh compatibility should also be established at the planning stage. In case of discrepancy, doctors will prescribe appropriate drugs to eliminate a possible Rhesus conflict between mother and child.
And one of the main conditions for preserving pregnancy is a stable psycho-emotional state of a woman. With constant stress and nervous breakdowns, spotting, pulling pains, which can lead to the threat of bearing a child, very often occur.