Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried it might affect fertility, and I also feel extremely cold and afraid of the cold. Please, do all the signs of labor for the second child include water breaking?Doctor's answer:
Hello, during the late stage of pregnancy, some women may experience a small amount of bloody discharge from the vagina, known as "seeing red." Sometimes, a mucus plug may also be expelled. Seeing red is a reliable sign that labor is approaching. Most women go into labor within 24-48 hours after seeing red. The bleeding during seeing red is usually minimal. If the amount exceeds the normal menstrual flow, it is important to consider potential late pregnancy bleeding, such as placenta previa.