Anyone have bleeding in late pregnancy?

Radler

I had an eventful afternoon yesterday. I had my 39 week exam (3 cm, 90 percent effaced) and it ended with a big gush of blood. I was sure my water had broken, and the doctor sent me directly to L&D thinking my water had broken too. Bright red blood on the table--a puddle maybe 6 inches in diameter. I was shaking.

I got to L&D and they checked me again. More blood, probably the same amount. I had a thorough ultrasound--they saw no placenta issues. The red fluid also wasn't my water because they tested it and the ultrasound showed lots of fluid remaining around the baby.

When I went home, I went through a couple pads overnight, like a normal period--not terribly heavy but still seemed like a lot for just a cervix check. The bleeding has slowed down but not stopped. I went in to be checked again today because they said it sounded like a little too much blood, and they checked me again and sent me home.

My contractions have been consistently 7-8 minutes apart for 2 days, not very painful. Is this REALLY just bleeding from my cervix? It just seems so strange because I have never bled this much after exams. Just late pregnancy sensitivity? Any opinions? I'm supposed to go in again if it doesn't stop. I'm hoping I go into labor first--ready to get this show on the road (and typing this from atop the birth ball).

Sorry so long, and thanks in advance for any wisdom or advice.....and I realize this is probably an unanswerable question.

mrsolsenk12

It sounds like it could be bloody show. I never had it but some women do. Apparently it is a sign of early labor. I hope it is soon for you!!

Mrs.McJeep

When my water broke it was blood known as bloody show.  But I dunno since you said that they tested it and did u/s.  But sounds exactly like when my water broke, though mine was a bit heavier, I went through 2 pads, 1 at the house and 1 on the way to L&D.

lckytabby3

I have had a some bright red bleeding but nothing like what you are saying.  My OB tells me just to take it easy. Probably just to much walking in my case. 

I hope yours means labor is on its way.