Bloody show, or just spotting after exam?

Question

Im 39 weeks and 3 days pregnant, I had an exam today, and im 3 cm dialated. Later today I started feeling really sick to my stomach, and very cold. I have been spotting blood with mucous now for a few hours, and its not stopping, so am i in labor, or just seeing reprocussions from the exam today? Oh this is my second child, and i didn't have this with my first

Answer 1

Sounds like it could be labor.  Take it easy and watch for contractions.  When in doubt call your doc on call and see what they recommend.  

Answer 2

it could honestly be either a bloody show or just from the exam.

cramping after an exam (espically if they do an internal) is quite normal

even if it a bloody show though, labour can still be a week or more away. (i had this happen to me)

good luck with your labour and congrats!

Answer 3

I had my exam today as well. My doctor said that I may see a bit of blood or not. It's just from them being up there checking things out. But if you are feeling uncomfortable than give him/her a call.

Answer 4

probably from the exam i had taht happen and they said it can last for up to a week and to do no heavy lifting and no s*x until bleeding stops but make sure you mention to your doc next time

Answer 5

I am also 39 weeks. I had my last exam to check for dialtion at 38 weeks. I did not have much spotting...but i did have alot of cramping after. I also felt really tired. But i wasnt in labor. I then read up on it....it aparently is normal to feel different after an exam. They are tampering with a seal that is not yet ready to be opened. haha. If the spotting continues for more than a day or 2....i'd call your OB.

:)

congrats