Excessive discharge of red, pale pink, and brown colors are considered the most dangerous. And if at the very beginning of pregnancy they should not be scary (“spotting” occurs on the days when a woman should have started menstruation), then in the later stages they can indicate various serious pathologies.
Bloody discharge that accompanies severe nagging pain, dizziness, nausea, and pressure can signal a threat of miscarriage. In this case, you should immediately go to the hospital. The doctor will prescribe you bed rest and appropriate treatment. If you seek help in a timely manner, the pregnancy can be saved.
In addition, pink, red and brown discharge may indicate other disorders: cervical erosion, ectopic pregnancy, abruption or placenta previa, as well as infectious diseases of the genital organs. In the later stages, spotting is a sign of the mucous plug coming out and a signal of the onset of labor.
In any case, the expectant mother should undergo an examination by a gynecologist in order to eliminate all possible troubles and get rid of anxiety.