Show? 39+3

[Franchini]

I think I may have just had a show. I have phoned the hospital and they have told me to keep an eye on it! I went to the loo and had bright red blood like a period. No pains or any other signs.

Is it normal to have a show before any pains or other signs of labour?

Hi franchini

A show is normally mucus (plug) streaked with a bit of blood - keep an eye on the bleeding (especially if bright red/ heavy) if it continues - because it could be more serious.

sorry meant to add - at our antenatal class they said to not even ring for a show (unless bright blood) because it could be a few days before things get moving.

Bright red blood would concern me, as its not very 'show like'. I would insist on being checked out, tbh.

I have phoned the midwife again and she still said not to worry. It has gone darker now. No other signs so it is just a waiting game!

I'd go and get checked just to be 100 percent sure. Remember you are in charge, not the midwife!

The plug us more snot like in consistency and can have steaks of blood. Period blood is NOT normal. Go get checked.

How are you Franchini?

Did you get checked?
Are you ok ?

Anyone heard from Franchini since this? Was wondering how she was

Sorry everyone - really should have replied before. Little daughter was born on 6/11/11 at 5.07 pm after 14 hour labour ending in a forcep delivery. We are both doing well now.

Oh that's lovely