img alt \u003d "(! LANG: Mucus at 39 weeks gestation: labor is near!" class="alignleft" src="/preview/180/110/data/attachment/portal/201112/30/9230.jpg.thumb.jpg" / alt="Mucus at 39 weeks of gestation: labor is close - the first worries and the first victories.">Для женщины, которая находится на 39 неделе беременности, самым важным вопросом является готовность ее и малыша к родам. Сейчас, когда они вместе прошли долгие месяцы беременности, наполненные и первыми тревогами, и первыми победами, осталось совсем немного до того момента, когда мама и малыш наконец-то увидятся. Несмотря на то, что беременность уже практически приблизилась к концу, плод на 39 неделе беременности продолжает развиваться. В этот период определяется окончательный вес и рост малыша, которые, как правило, обусловлены генетически, то есть, весом и ростом его родителей. В его кишечнике уже есть скопление мекония - первичного кала, который представляет из себя темную субстанцию. Ребенок в это период занимается тренировкой дыхания и отработкой глотательных движений. Он уже такой большой, что им занята вся полость матки, поэтому поворачивается он все реже. И если даже родам суждено случиться в этот период, преждевременно, то это не будет иметь для малыша никаких угрожающих последствий.!}

The mother-to-be is not feeling very comfortable these last weeks. Very often in women on and back. I must say that this is a normal phenomenon for such a late date. Back pain occurs due to relaxation of the back and psoas muscles, which usually occurs before childbirth. In addition, low back pain is often caused by a lack of calcium in the woman's body, which takes the fetus from her. To replenish its reserves, the expectant mother needs to consume enough dairy and other foods rich in calcium.

Diarrhea can be of great concern at 39 weeks gestation. As a rule, it testifies only to the preparation of the woman's body for the approaching labor activity. Loose stools are one of the signs of upcoming labor, and the body is cleansed in this way and prepares for them. However, as with any other manifestations that disturb her, it is better for a woman to report a stool disorder to the doctor who observes her.

If a fever appears at 39 weeks of gestation, the doctor should also be informed about this. An increase in temperature is not normal at this stage of pregnancy, and can speak either of an inflammatory process or a cold. In any case, treatment is required, and only a doctor should do this.

If during 39 weeks of pregnancy mucus is secreted, it means that the birth is near. This mucus is called a mucous plug, and throughout pregnancy it protects the entrance to the uterus, and only on the eve of childbirth, the woman's body begins to get rid of it with gradual viscous mucous secretions. However, the plug can come out at one time, this process is very individual for each woman, as well as the color of the mucous plug, which can be yellowish, and can be dirty brown. If there is a cork, a woman should know: very soon her baby will be born, and she should be as ready as possible to facilitate this process for him.

The gestation period is coming to an end, and the child can no longer wait to go outside. All vital systems of the baby are formed, and the fruit is about the size of a watermelon.

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Fetal development

At 39 weeks gestation, your baby should have the following achievements.

1. By the end of the term, the weight of the fetus should be about 3 kilograms, and the growth tends to 50 centimeters. These indicators are individual and transmitted from the father and mother of the unborn child.
2. The digestive, respiratory, immune and other systems of the body are ready to function. The first feces appear in the intestines, due to the swallowing of amniotic fluid by the baby. They are excreted from the body after birth.
3. The baby's intestines do not yet have its own beneficial microflora - it will appear with the first portion of mother's milk.
4. The central nervous system is not yet fully developed. She will continue to improve after birth.
5. The kid already hears everything, feels the touch on the stomach. He also distinguishes between daylight and dark hours, he has developed a stable rhythm of life. He reacts to the anxious and calm state of the mother. Stress and excessive excitement have a bad effect on the child's body.
6. The child's eyes can be focused at a distance of 20-25 centimeters.
7. The fetus began to move less actively, as the space surrounding it became noticeably closer. At 39 weeks, this is due to less amniotic fluid. As a rule, the baby has already taken the right position to go outside.
8. The sucking reflex is actively developing, which is necessary for eating immediately after birth.
9. The baby's skin is no longer translucent. It has acquired a white tint, and folds are gradually smoothed out due to the gain in mass and subcutaneous fat.

Spending time at home

Usually, the baby already has hair. Also, a 39-week-old baby is trying to focus and react to a color image.

At 39 weeks, the expectant mother is worried about the upcoming birth. Her body and baby are ready for this process. If you follow some recommendations, then it will be easier for the mother to wait for the long-awaited moment.

Final preparations By this time, the expectant mother already knows where she will give birth, as well as who will give birth. She must have all the necessary documents, medicines, things for a trip to the hospital. It is worth planning this day carefully: when the contractions begin, whether you need to call an ambulance, or relatives will be able to take the woman by private transport. Long trips at 39 weeks, long flights are also undesirable. Relatives should always be there to cheer up the expectant mother if contractions begin.

Nutrition A pregnant woman may suffer from constipation in the last stages, so you should give up "heavy" food, and give preference to dairy products, vegetables and fruits. In no case should you overeat. It is better to eat often, in small portions. You also need to continue taking prenatal vitamins in the last trimester.

Emotional state The child is still closely connected with the mother, not only physically, but also emotionally. This connection means that excitement and stress, as well as lack of sleep, a nervous state badly affect the health of the child. Mom needs more positive emotions and fence herself from worries and stresses. When the child has not yet been born, you can afford to go shopping to buy all the things the baby needs.

What happens in the mother's body

The baby is considered full-term and was ready to be born at 38 weeks. Week 39 is the home stretch, mom will soon give birth and her body is already ready for childbirth.

1. The cervix of the expectant mother is getting shorter in order to be ready to open and release the baby.
2. The abdomen drops lower and lower, and the baby is closer to the exit from the uterus.
3. At 39 weeks, the mother can feel relief: weight loss, lower abdominal pain decreases, body edema ceases to bother, and the lower back ceases to hurt.
4. The mother may begin "training childbirth" - the uterus begins to contract, pain appears, as in labor, but these signs do not lead to the onset of labor.

At 39 weeks, a pregnant woman experiences excitement in anticipation of a long-awaited meeting with her baby. She worries about how the birth will go at 39 weeks of gestation, and listens to her body:

• the expectant mother less often feels the jolts of the baby, the fetus sinks closer to the pelvis, which means that labor may begin soon;
• it becomes easier for a woman to breathe, since the enlarged uterus no longer presses on the lungs and diaphragm;
• discharge may begin with an admixture of mucus, which means that a mucous plug that protects the baby from the outside world has begun to gradually come out;
• a pregnant woman has to go to the toilet more often because of the enormous pressure on the bladder

In general, if the pregnancy proceeds without complications, the pregnant woman has to wait until the contractions begin.

Waiting for the birth

Discharge at 39 weeks gestation can be harbingers of the onset of labor. In order not to miss the long-awaited moment, a woman needs to carefully monitor her feelings. Moreover, the discharge now serves as a signal of developmental abnormalities, therefore, at the first alarming symptoms, you need to call an ambulance.

1. Discharge mixed with mucus occurs due to the fact that the mucous plug begins to separate. This is a sign that the baby is already asking to go out. Normally, the discharge should not have an unpleasant odor or differ in color.
2. A yellowish-white discharge may be amniotic fluid. At 39 weeks gestation, fluid may begin to seep due to a violation of the integrity of the fruit membranes. This is an alarming symptom, since the shell protects the baby, and infection can seep through the gap. Also, the gradual flow of this fluid can delay labor. With this symptom, you should see a doctor.
3. A discharge of blood may mean that something went wrong. This is an alarming signal of placental rejection. Also, bleeding at 39 weeks of gestation can be caused by hypertonicity of the uterus: a feeling as if the abdomen is stiffening, muscles tense. To relax them, mom can drink No-shpa. It is necessary to immediately go to a specialist so as not to harm the child and save his life.

Other period features

If now a pregnant woman feels sexual attraction to her partner, then sex at 39 weeks of pregnancy is possible. Of course, this applies to those cases when the pregnancy proceeds without complications. It is worth remembering that the hormonal and emotional surge achieved during orgasm at 39 weeks can trigger the onset of labor. This process is especially likely in multiparous women.

During sex, a woman should not have pain. At 39 weeks gestation, the fetus's head is tightly pressed against the exit from the uterus, so sudden movements should be avoided.

The fetus at 39 weeks gestation is already ready to go outside. If for a woman this is the second pregnancy, then at this time there is a high probability of the onset of labor.

When the 39th week of pregnancy begins, the harbingers of the onset of labor will be as follows:

• discharge of amniotic fluid: leakage of fluid can occur rapidly, or little by little during the day, the release of amniotic fluid always means the beginning of labor at 39 weeks of gestation, it is dangerous for a baby to be in the womb without fluid
• contractions should go with an interval of 5-10 minutes: in order not to confuse them with "training", you need to time and check with the norm during the breaks, to relieve pain, the woman is advised not to lie or sit, but to walk slowly;
• exit of the mucous plug: violation of the integrity of the fruit bladder begins with the exit of the plug, the woman will understand that labor has begun as soon as she notices abundant mucous discharge of a yellowish-white color.

Usually, by this time of pregnancy, the "alarming suitcase" has already been assembled (if a woman has a second birth, then she already knows exactly what needs to be put in it). One has only to call an ambulance and wait for the magical moment of meeting the child. At 39 weeks gestation, precursors of labor can be confused with "training contractions"

Waiting for the boy

If at 39 weeks of pregnancy a woman feels that her lower abdomen is pulling and hurting, then you should not worry too much. This is normal because, in anticipation of labor, the uterus descends to make it easier for the baby to get out.

Another thing is if the pulling pains do not stop for several hours and are given to the lower back. These can be contractions. The expectant mother should note the intervals between pain sensations so as not to confuse them with "training contractions." This is how the uterus prepares itself for childbirth.

If the pain in the lower abdomen intensifies and bleeds, you should immediately consult a doctor. This could be a sign of a pathological or abnormal condition. The doctor will help keep the baby alive and not harm the mother's health. Find out if it's okay if.

At 39 weeks of pregnancy, for family reasons or health reasons, it may happen that a woman needs to give birth early. There are folk and centuries-old methods of how to give birth faster.

1. Having sex can stimulate labor. Sperm, when placed in the vagina, can speed up labor by acting on female hormones. Also, having sex promotes blood flow to the pelvic organs, which can also cause childbirth.
2. Vigorous physical activity is another way to speed up labor. Vigorous walking, long cleaning, and brisk walking up the stairs will do. A woman only needs to warn her relatives in advance about her actions.
3. Massaging the breasts and nipples can also cause uterine contractions and blood flow to the pelvis, leading to labor.
4. Folk remedies that can relax the intestines stimulate the onset of labor. 1 spoonful of castor oil taken after a meal will help. Also, a woman can give herself an enema or take a laxative.

: Borovikova Olga

gynecologist, ultrasound doctor, geneticist

During pregnancy, a woman is periodically faced with the fact that the genital tract changes, and often for the worse. It can be thick yellow discharge or whitish liquid, or streaked with blood. If you have any suspicions, you should consult a doctor. Allocations can vary significantly at different times. You should be especially attentive to your condition at the end of pregnancy.

Discharge in a pregnant woman as harbingers of childbirth

Discharge at 39 weeks of gestation may indicate, since one of the first signs of labor is the discharge of the mucous plug.

A mucous plug is formed at the 7th week of pregnancy in the cervical canal. Its value is very high - it prevents the penetration of infection into the uterine cavity. If the cervix begins to open, then the plug comes out. In fact, this can happen at any stage of pregnancy. Therefore, if it is far from childbirth, and the cork has moved away, then this is a reason for an early appeal for medical help.

But more often than not, the cork leaves precisely in the last month of pregnancy. Usually, the plug looks like a lump of mucus streaked with blood. Although it may look different: in the form of a transparent viscous clot without any impurities, or take on a whitish, yellowish-creamy and even brownish tint.

Sometimes it is separated gradually, then spotting discharge will be observed at 39 weeks of pregnancy. In most cases, this process takes several days, much less often - several weeks. But this does not apply to pathology. A pregnant woman should understand that from this moment the cervix becomes very susceptible to various kinds of infections, so now being in a filled bath (standing water) and having sex are definitely unacceptable.

Traces of blood in the cork or its brownish color can signal the onset of labor in the coming hours.

Discharge indicating pathology during pregnancy

In addition to the plug, discharge may be associated with infection. Then they turn yellow or with a green tint. The smell of such secretions is clearly unpleasant, and their appearance is very much like a purulent mass. Itching and swelling of the genitals appears. All these signs indicate the presence of a bacterial infection in the genital canal of a pregnant woman. In this case, urgent medical attention is required, since there is a huge risk of intrauterine infection of the fetus. Against this unfavorable background, a newborn may develop pneumonia or sepsis.

If the discharge is cheesy, then candidiasis has worsened (and this is a common phenomenon during pregnancy). The selections in this case become white. Also, the pregnant woman suffers from severe itching of the genital tract. This condition requires an urgent course of local treatment. Since childbirth is already very close, you need to have time to be treated before the rupture of the membranes, during childbirth the baby may be infected.

It is worst if the discharge becomes bloody and profuse. In fact, we are already talking about the onset of bleeding in a pregnant woman. This can talk about. Sometimes in a similar situation, the discharge is not bloody, but smearing brown. This is due to the fact that detachment of the placenta can begin in a small area, and with periodic contractions of the uterus (training before childbirth), the already coagulated blood is emptied and released. The worst thing with the onset of placental abruption is that such a pathological condition can progress very quickly. With a delay in the provision of urgent medical assistance, death in the womb and the death of the woman in labor due to severe bleeding is possible.

It is better in such cases to call an ambulance and go to the hospital. The doctor should be engaged in finding out the cause of the discharge, since only he will be able to assess the situation and make the right decision.

Discharge during discharge of amniotic fluid

This is another sure sign of a close birth. Amniotic fluid can come out in small portions (i.e. leak over several days) or pour out at once in a fairly large amount when the membranes rupture. In the latter case, we can talk about the beginning of labor, so it is necessary to urgently go to the hospital. Contractions usually begin next. Most often, amniotic fluid leaves in pregnant women in the morning, lying down or when getting out of bed.

Normally, these secretions are liquid, transparent, clean, with a sweetish odor. A pinkish or yellowish tint is acceptable, as well as a small amount of white flakes in them (these are traces of the original lubricant covering the baby's body). Sometimes the waters are colored greenish or brownish, this indicates that the original feces of the fetus have entered them. In this case, there is a danger of the infant swallowing amniotic fluid, which is not very good. You need to go immediately to the hospital.

So, at the 39th week, mucous membranes are transparent or white without the appearance of an uncomfortable condition (itching, redness, unpleasant odor). Brownish mucous membranes and with small streaks of blood indicate the passage of the plug and close childbirth.

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Closer to childbirth, the amount of amniotic fluid becomes less and less, although they are still renewed every three hours and will do so even when labor begins. You don't have to put on weight anymore, but the baby continues to grow. At 39 weeks, it weighs an average of 3300 g and reaches over 50 cm in length.

Fetus at 39 weeks gestation: stirring

And, since the baby is already very large and already occupies almost the entire uterine cavity, he has nowhere to move especially. Accordingly, if before that you could observe periodic "dances" of the crumbs in the tummy, now it will only push you from time to time from the inside.

Although he already has nowhere to move, the baby, nevertheless, tries to move. Moreover, through movements, the child trains coordination and gradually builds up muscle strength. The intensity and nature of the movements should be monitored further: the masik should respond about 10-12 times per day. If the child is excessively active, pushes hard and often, or, on the contrary, his movements are felt weakly and rarely, immediately inform the doctor about this: a change in the nature and frequency of movements in one direction or another indicates trouble.

Baby at 39 weeks pregnant Heart, lungs, intestines, kidneys - everything is ready to support the life of the baby outside the womb. However, the processes of development and improvement do not stop, and will continue after birth. In particular, the central nervous system develops unevenly.

The pancreas has begun to produce enzymes that will break down food entering the baby's stomach. But beneficial bacteria will begin to colonize the intestines only after tasting - now it is sterile.

In most cases, immediately after birth, the newborn's intestines are emptied by the original feces with meconium. But it often happens that this happens even in the womb before the onset of the labor process (most often the reason is a lack of oxygen in the last stages of pregnancy). In such cases, doctors and obstetricians attending childbirth perform a special procedure to cleanse the bronchi called lavage. As before, all nutrients reach the baby through. But in the last weeks it begins to age: its service life is coming to an end. The umbilical cord will only be cut after childbirth when it stops pulsing. And only then the child's place is born - the last third.

Future mom

At the 39th week of pregnancy, the baby is already completely ready for independent existence, but ideally, the pregnancy should still last this and the next week. But you should have been completely ready for childbirth a few weeks ago. Although this does not mean at all that the expectant mother is obliged to lose peace and stay in constant anticipation of the onset of contractions.

If the bags are collected at the hospital, and you are psychologically ready for the events awaiting you, then everything should be okay for you. But it's easy to say and difficult to do, right? Some anxiety and nervousness are still present. The main thing is to listen to the baby, talk to him, calm him down before giving birth, but ask him not to linger - the time is approaching.

You will certainly understand that “it has begun”: cramps will appear in the lower abdomen, repeating 5 times an hour, and then more often; feel a pulling pain in the lumbar region; it is possible that water will go away and spotting will appear. In the initial period of childbirth, the mother may wake up appetite - prepare yourself some kind of light, low-fat snack in advance.

Childbirth at 39 weeks gestation: harbingers

In the meantime, it has not "begun", listen to yourself and track possible changes that will tell you about the imminent onset of labor. Shortly before the start of labor, a woman learns about her approach by changes in appetite - it significantly decreases. The weight of a pregnant woman can also decrease: many successful mothers say that the weight at the end of pregnancy, if it does not stop, then decreases by 1-2 kg.

False contractions, which until that time were painless and not frequent, now become more intense, palpable. In addition to the fact that contractions begin to appear more often, they arise against the background of a pulling abdomen and lower back: pulling pain that rings the lower abdomen and lumbar region is another of the harbingers of childbirth. You can distinguish false contractions from real ones - and many expectant mothers are very afraid to confuse them - by changing the position of the body. Do you think that you are giving birth? Get up, walk around the apartment, sit down on the chair again. If, with a change in body position and type of activity, the contractions have passed, then it is too early to go to the hospital.

The mucus that appears in the vaginal discharge will tell you about the approach of labor - it can be either transparent or pinkish, brown. An admixture of mucus is a particle of mucous plug that closes the entrance to the uterus. Now the cervix is \u200b\u200bgradually softening and contracting, preparing for childbirth, so the cork particles come out. But you can see the mucous plug itself in the form of a lump of mucus, possibly with streaks of blood, the volume of which is approximately 2 tablespoons. The discharge of the mucous plug is another signal that labor is about to begin.

Before giving birth, many women have a nesting instinct: from nowhere there are strengths and an irresistible desire to prettify the house, making it as comfortable as possible. Do not deny yourself such pleasure, but entrust the hard physical work to assistants. Save energy for the most important event in your life.

In the last days before childbirth, a woman may also notice disorders in the digestive system. Diarrhea, nausea, indigestion, perhaps even vomiting - all these symptoms may well precede the onset of labor. Well, while the tummy is calm, provide the baby with a sufficient supply of oxygen - go for a walk. But do not go far and be sure to take with you.

Belly at 39 weeks gestation: pulls, hurts, sags

Abdominal prolapse is another sign by which you know about the imminent onset of childbirth. In theory, the belly sinks between 36 and 38 weeks of pregnancy, but this can happen now. Or not at all - some women do not observe a sagging abdomen until the beginning of labor. If your stomach sags, you will definitely feel relief: breathing becomes easier, hateful heartburn recedes. Instead, there is a need for more frequent urination: the uterus presses on the bladder, which means that the need for more frequent emptying increases.

Do not be alarmed if you suddenly found soreness in the lower abdomen, radiating to the lower back. Pulling pains with the localization of the lower abdomen-lower back at 39 weeks of gestation is one of the variants of the norm, indicating the approach of labor.

Pain at 39 weeks gestation

So, we already know about the nature of pain in the lower abdomen and lower back - these are the consequences of preparing the body for the upcoming childbirth and its attempt to tell the woman about their inevitable approach.

Again, due to the preparation of the body for an imminent birth, you now probably feel pain in the pelvic region, in the sacrum, in the pubis. The body actively produces the hormone relaxin, the main task of which is to soften and relax the ligaments and bones. Plus, the softened pelvic bones at this stage gradually diverge, preparing the baby the most favorable conditions for traveling through the birth canal. So mommy has to endure pain caused by such changes in the body, and expect childbirth, after which the pains will go away on their own.

Surely you are already familiar with pain in the sacrum, in the back, in the spine. This is the result of a mixture of the center of gravity and increased loads. For the same reason, leg pain is common. In addition: due to compression of the femoral nerve, you can feel a shooting, aching pain in the back of the leg, sometimes reaching the knee. The recommendations for minimizing pain in the back, legs, and sacrum are the same: regular unloading, sleeping in the correct position, good rest, wearing a prenatal bandage.

By the way, by this time you may feel that your chest hurts. Do not be surprised or alarmed: the breasts are now noticeably increased and heavier, very soon they will be needed to feed the baby. In the meantime, you patiently remove colostrum from the nipples and endure the usual pain and heaviness in the chest.

Discharge at 39 weeks gestation

An important moment of this week is vaginal discharge: normally they should have a light milky color, a uniform consistency and a slight smell of kefir. Do not be surprised to notice a slight increase in discharge from the genital tract - this is a normal symptom of 39 weeks of pregnancy. Also, you should not be scared by the presence of mucus impurities in the discharge: transparent, possibly with a shade of pink, brown, beige, mucus is particles of a mucous plug that today closes the cervix.

But now - mucopurulent discharge, cheesy or flocculent, discharge of green or yellow color should become a mandatory reason for contacting a doctor. Changes in discharge in this direction clearly indicate the development of any of the genital infections, and, while there is still little time left, it is imperative to undergo treatment. After all, if this is not done and the infection remains with the mother, the woman will surely "share" this very infection when the baby travels through the birth canal.

Do not postpone a visit to the hospital if you notice even small amounts of amniotic fluid. You will recognize the amniotic fluid by finding liquid, watery discharge, possibly a slightly yellowish tint. Outpouring of amniotic fluid is a sure sign that labor will begin in the very near future. At the same time, the waters cannot always be poured out immediately, in one stream: it is possible to discharge the amniotic fluid in small portions. This happens when the membranes are worn out or damaged, and poses a certain danger to the child - if the integrity of the membranes is violated, he becomes vulnerable to infections. This is why the appearance of amniotic fluid cannot be ignored anyway.

Contact the ambulance operator immediately if you find yourself bleeding. Blood from the genital tract is a sign of detachment of a normally located placenta, a serious pathology that threatens the life and health of the baby. True, vaginal spotting may also indicate placenta previa, but doctors have probably already ruled out this condition by preliminary multiple examinations.

Ultrasound

An ultrasound scan at 39 weeks gestation is usually not required, however, there may be individual indications for a repeat ultrasound scan. As before, during an ultrasound scan, the doctor examines the baby, its size, and determines the degree of development.

Again, the state of the uterus, its size, and the degree of cervical maturity will be assessed. An important criterion is also the assessment of the quality and quantity of amniotic fluid. The degree of maturity of the placenta will definitely be established: at 39 weeks of gestation, the placenta is more often in the third degree of maturity. The higher the maturity of the placenta, the greater the degree of wear and tear. But for now, the placenta continues to serve as a good service - through it, antibodies that take part in the formation of the immune system come to the baby from the mother.

Ultrasound at 39 weeks of gestation will also give an idea of \u200b\u200bfinding the umbilical cord, eliminate the risk of entanglement with the umbilical cord of the fetus. Keep in mind that the umbilical cord entanglement is not an unambiguous contraindication for natural childbirth: the umbilical cord is 55-65 cm long, which makes it possible for a woman to give birth on her own, and the umbilical cord itself is removed from the baby's head immediately after birth. But, even if the umbilical cord is short and the loop on the neck is tightened at the moment the baby passes the birth canal, doctors, when observing and controlling the birth process, react quickly and can decide to carry out delivery by caesarean section.

Especially for - Elena Kichak