Obstetricians reassure pregnant women: scanty, barely pink discharge during pregnancy without odor, itching and without pain in most cases does not threaten the baby in any way. However, you definitely need to tell your doctor about their appearance. And in some cases, it is necessary to seek advice urgently if:
• pink discharge appeared after physical exertion, thermal procedures (taking a hot bath, visiting a steam room) or suffering from stress;
• brown-pink or red discharge occurs during pregnancy;
• they intensify, become more intense in color and quantity;
• against the background of discharge, itching, unpleasant odor, pain in the lower abdomen or lower back, and temperature are also noted;
• the urination pattern changes (they become more frequent or painful).
If the pink discharge becomes red and profuse, then you need to urgently call an ambulance and go to the hospital.
All of the above symptoms indicate the occurrence of pathological processes.
Among them may be:
• detachment of the ovum or placenta (in this case, the pink discharge takes on a brown tint),
• infectious diseases (then the discharge is accompanied by pain, itching, odor, yellow or green color, body temperature may increase),
• cervical erosion (it is usually characterized by light pink discharge, which intensifies after sexual intercourse).
Your doctor will determine exactly what pink discharge means during pregnancy.