Patient's question:
My due date is only three or four days away, but I've started bleeding. Will this not interfere with the baby at all? A few days before the bleeding, I often felt a slight, pulling pain in my abdomen, but after the bleeding started, the pain wasn't as severe.Doctor's answer:
According to your situation, you've had bloody show 3-4 days before your due date, which will absolutely not interfere with the baby. It's part of the normal progress of labor. Before the bloody show, you might have contractions, and the baby is descending. After the bloody show, the baby has already moved up into the pelvis, so the pain isn't as intense.I suggest you go to the hospital promptly for a check-up, stay in for observation, and labor. Since you've had bloody show, you should rest in bed, increase your activity, and eat more high-calorie foods to boost your energy.