Patient's question:
Today is my due date. At around 3 a.m., I had brown discharge. At around 6 a.m., I had white discharge with blood streaks. During this time, I had a sensation of the uterus dropping, occasional contractions, but no pain. At around 9 a.m., the white discharge with blood streaks became more noticeable, but it still wasn't painful, and I had contractions. By noon, when I went to the bathroom, it was all gone. My abdomen still had occasional contractions, but no pain. I just want to ask, what could this be? Thank you.Doctor's answer:
As long as the ultrasound is normal, you can wait and see. It's best not to hurry and let it start contractions on its own. This way, giving birth will be faster. Generally, if you have continuous abdominal pain and see blood-tinged discharge, it means you're about to give birth. So, pay close attention and monitor the situation. Listen to the fetal heartbeat regularly. This is safer. For patients in labor, in addition to medical treatment, dietary therapy can be used as a supportive measure. During daily meals, it's important to eat a balanced diet and avoid foods.