The first weeks of pregnancy more often pass without any changes in women's well-being. Even a delay in menstruation is detected a little later than a new life begins. At six weeks of pregnancy, a woman may not even realize that a small person is already forming inside her. But if there were prerequisites for the occurrence of pregnancy, you need to carefully consider your condition until it is confirmed or refuted.
Causes of brown discharge at 6 weeks of gestation
In order not to panic when the color of the discharge changes, every pregnant woman should have an idea of the causes of this phenomenon. And there are a lot of them! In the body of a woman in the first
weeks after the conception of a child, a large number of processes associated with a new condition occur. Sometimes discharge at 6 weeks of gestation is light brown is the norm.
It should be noted that discharge for a woman is a common occurrence, since the vagina is covered with a mucous membrane. During pregnancy, the discharge can increase in quantity, and this is also normal. Normally, 6 weeks of pregnancy should not be accompanied by dark spots on linen. Brown discharge without pain can occur in the first 7-14 days from the moment of fertilization of the egg. It is at this moment that it attaches to the walls of the uterus, and this process is sometimes accompanied by damage to small blood vessels. This is the cause of light brown discharge.
We have already decided that if a woman has a gestational age of 6 weeks, brown discharge should not be present. In case of their occurrence, it is necessary to consult a doctor. There are several reasons for this phenomenon, which can negatively affect the formation and development of the baby. We will consider them below.
Hormonal changes
In the first trimester, the amount of various hormones released changes. This occurs for a period of 4-6 weeks of pregnancy. Brown discharge appears at this moment due to various hormonal disruptions, when the body has not yet adapted to a new state. With an unbalanced production of hormones, such secretions appear several months in a row at the time when menstruation should be.
During a hormonal change, when the pregnancy is 6 weeks, brown discharge is not a threat to the life of the embryo. Just a young mother should eat right, reduce physical activity and not be nervous.
Placental abruption
This is the next reason a woman can observe a
dark brown discharge at 6 weeks of gestation. Unfortunately, this diagnosis has been recently heard by many women carrying a baby. It is dangerous because fetal death is possible. After all, the placenta is an organ that connects the mother and the fetus, ensuring its vital activity.
Physiologically, the detachment of this organ is its complete or partial separation from the uterine membrane. When this happens, blood builds up between the placenta and the uterus. Due to this, the detachment process is exacerbated. In order to prevent placental abruption, the expectant mother should get rid of bad habits, walk more in the fresh air and eat a balanced diet. In case of symptoms of such a pathological process, you should immediately consult a gynecologist.
The probability of a missed pregnancy
A lot of problems can lie in wait for a woman when she is pregnant for 6 weeks. Brown discharge (what to do in this case, we will consider below) may indicate a missed pregnancy. During this period, the probability of a miscarriage is very high. A woman may not yet know about her new status, so her lifestyle at this moment is not set for pregnancy.
If brown discharge appears, you should immediately consult a specialist, only the correct treatment after the first threat saves the baby's life. If all actions are ineffective, it is necessary to clean.
Ectopic pregnancy
Early spotting also indicates a possible ectopic pregnancy. This is a dangerous condition for the woman herself.
A fetal egg grows in an organ that is not intended for carrying and developing crumbs, so it simply bursts over time.
If the pregnancy is 6 weeks, brown discharge has appeared, the pain in the lower abdomen is constantly tormented, the general condition worsens, you should immediately consult a doctor. With such symptoms, ultrasound is often prescribed. In the presence of pregnancy in the uterus, the causes of this condition are additionally clarified. If an ectopic pregnancy is diagnosed, it must be eliminated.
Exacerbation of genital infections
At a period of 6-8 weeks, light discharge with a brownish tint can be observed. This phenomenon can panic the future mother, who became pregnant for the first time. But such discharge is not considered in gynecology as a pathology of pregnancy. During this period, exacerbations of previously acquired genital infections are possible. In the case when the discharge is first of this color, and then becomes more intense or darker, itching or burning appears, you should consult your doctor.
Cervical erosion
Another cause of dark discharge is the presence of cervical erosion. When a woman has a 6-week pregnancy, brown discharge can be triggered by this disease. If you disturb the cervix, for example, after examination in gynecology or sexual intercourse, a daub appears. In this case, the woman needs to make sure that brown discharge at this stage of pregnancy is really provoked by erosion. If so, then this phenomenon does not pose a threat to the child and mother. But we must not forget about this diagnosis, some time after the birth it is necessary to cure the damaged surface of the cervical mucosa.
Incorrect placenta previa
Back to the children's place again. After all, this body determines the quality of the formation and development of small life. We have already decided on the causes and consequences of placental abruption, but now let's talk about its presentation. When a woman is 6 weeks pregnant, brown discharge may appear due to improper presentation.
This is not a reason to terminate a pregnancy or tune in to a miscarriage and other problems of bearing a child. In most cases, the placenta migrates, the uterus is stretched, and its location in the last stages of pregnancy does not interfere with delivery. When brown discharge appears in the early stages for this reason, it is necessary to consult a doctor, constant rest, lack of physical activity and sexual relations. Sometimes a woman is admitted to a hospital for subsequent monitoring of her health. In some cases, due to lower placenta previa, a planned operation is prescribed - a cesarean section.
In all these cases, pregnancy can end with a safe delivery and the birth of a healthy, full-term baby. A lot of the problems described above depend on the quick help of specialists and the mood of the young mother. If she believes that everything will be fine with her and her baby, tries to do everything necessary for this, takes all preventive measures to preserve the pregnancy, then carrying the baby will end safely. It is important to follow all the recommendations of the gynecologist, attend scheduled examinations, abandon bad habits and lead a calm and healthy lifestyle. All efforts for 9 months will be rewarded with the appearance of a defenseless and such a native lump that looks like dad or mom!