Bloody show
Bloody show is the passage of a small amount of blood or blood-tinged mucus through the vagina near the end of pregnancy. It is caused by the detachment of the cervical mucus plug that seals the cervix during pregnancy,[1] and is one of the signs that labor may be imminent.[2] Although the bloody show is a common and harmless cause of bleeding in late pregnancy, there are many other possible causes for vaginal bleeding, some of which may indicate serious medical problems such as miscarriage or placental abruption, and vaginal bleeding should not be ignored as a possible sign of serious complications.[3][4]
See also[]
- Antepartum hemorrhage
- Obstetrical hemorrhage
References[]
- ^ "Vaginal birth - series—Indications: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia". medlineplus.gov. Retrieved 2018-10-17.
- ^ "Am I in labor?: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia". medlineplus.gov. Retrieved 2018-10-17.
- ^ McKennett, M; Fullerton, JT (February 1995). "Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy". American Family Physician. 51 (3): 639–46. ISSN 0002-838X. PMID 7863960.
- ^ "Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy". nhs.uk. 2017-12-21. Retrieved 2018-10-17.
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