Patient's question:
I've been pregnant for nine and a half months. This morning when I went to the bathroom, I noticed my underwear was red. Is it about to be time to give birth, or is there a problem with the baby? Should I be admitted to the hospital immediately after seeing red? The kind of help I need: Should I be admitted to the hospital immediately after seeing red?Doctor's answer:
This varies from person to person. If you're seeing red now, it means your baby is about to meet you, so there's no need to worry too much. You can go to the hospital to check your amniotic fluid, but you don't need to be hospitalized immediately. After seeing red, it's usually 1-2 days before the mom goes into labor, but some may take 4-5 days. If it's just faint red streaks and the amount isn't significant, the mom can stay home and carefully monitor the situation."Seeing red → Breaking water → Contractions" is a complete process, but it doesn't mean that seeing red will lead to immediate contractions. Therefore, the mom should always stay calm, be patient and positive, ensure deep sleep, and maintain her energy.