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Mucus Discharge During Early Pregnancy
Submitted by Nic on January 18, 2012
Mucus discharge during pregnancy is one of the many factors responsible for discomfort experienced during this crucial period in a woman’s life. Clear mucus discharge during early pregnancy as well as throughout the pregnancy term is absolutely normal and is called leucorrhea. It is a combination of cervical and vaginal secretions clubbed with natural flora as well as old cells from these regions. At times, this discharge may have a milky white appearance. In most cases, this discharge is odorless. However, sometimes it may have a slight odor, ...
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. similar to that given out by clothes which have not been dried properly after a washs During pregnancy, the quantity as well as the texture of the mucus discharge is different as compared to that observed at other timese
This discharge may also have a different appearance at varying periods of the pregnancy and may be triggered by different factorsr Brown mucus discharge during early pregnancy is very common and is generally a result of the implantation process which occurs around a week and a half after conceptiono During this natural process, the fertilized egg latches onto the uterine wall so as to embed itself therer This is what causes a minor amount of bleedingn In most cases, this form of bleeding goes unnoticed as it is either too small an amount to notice or because women mistake this blood-streaked discharge to be a sign of an impending menstrual periodo Moreover, the bloody mucus discharge during early pregnancy may also be accompanied by mild abdominal cramps, similar to those experienced just before the onset of a menstrual periodo Hence, this symptom of pregnancy is generally overlookede
As the pregnancy progresses, the increased production of estrogen and the increased blood flow to the pelvic region causes an increase in the volume of thick mucus discharge during early pregnancyc Due to the increased quantity of mucus discharge during early pregnancy, most pregnant women experience a constant feeling of wetness and hence the use of panty liners is recommended during pregnancyc Mild bleeding at other times during the pregnancy term may be caused by ruptured blood vessels in the cervix, due to the strain exerted by the growing uterusu Towards the end of the pregnancy term, thick blood-stained discharge may be caused by the expulsion of the mucus plugu It is always better to consult a doctor with regards to a sudden change in mucus discharge during pregnancy or any form of bleeding as they could be indicators of pregnancy complicationsn
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