Patient's question:
I have an itchy lower body, and my underwear is always yellow. What's going on? Could you please tell me what reactions my mother had when she was giving birth?Doctor's answer:
At about two weeks before delivery, the fundus of the uterus will descend in primiparas. At this time, the pregnant woman may feel relief in the upper abdomen, breathing will become more comfortable than before, the discomfort of stomach pressure will be significantly reduced, and appetite may also increase slightly. Due to the descent of the fetus, the part that will appear first during delivery has already descended to the pelvic inlet. Therefore, a sensation of lower abdominal fullness and pressure on the bladder may occur. At this time, you may feel lower back and leg pain, difficulty walking, and frequent urination.In the final weeks of pregnancy, cervical secretion increases, and the pregnant woman may notice an increase in leukorrhea. Normal cervical secretion is a viscous liquid, which usually forms a mucus plug in the cervix to prevent bacteria from entering the uterine cavity. During pregnancy, this secretion is more abundant and thicker. With the regular contractions of the uterus, this mucus plug is expelled along with the contractions that begin labor. Additionally, due to the separation of the fetal membrane from the uterine wall, a small amount of bleeding occurs. This bleeding mixes with the cervical mucus plug and is discharged from the vagina, known as "show." Show is a relatively reliable sign that delivery is approaching.