Brown Discharge is usually due to old blood leaving the body,which can be an early symptom of pregnancy.The most common cause for Brown Discharge is irritation.The surge of hormoned and increased blood flow throughout our body during pregnancy makes the cervix super sensitive and sexual intercourse can make a problem,that result in a bit of Brown Discharge.If you are nearing the end of your pregnancy,Brown Discharge could also be a sign that labor is near.A couple of weeks to a few days before you give birth ,you will loose your mucous plug,and in the days just before labor,you will see Brown Discharge with blood,which means your baby's arrival is about to happen.
Brown Discharge during pregnancy can be a sign of more serious issues- a miscarriage,ectopic pregnancy,problems with the placenta or sign of an infection of the uterus.Brown Discharge at the end of pregnancy may be blood loss and should be reported immediately to the obstetrician.If it is a light Brown Discharge with a few strands of blood,it should not bring much concern as it may be the mucus plug indicating that the time to deliver is near.
We should take the following cautions to avoid the occurence of discharge..... ⚫Avoid use of soaps with moisturizing cream,antibacterial and antifungals. ⚫Use intimate soap or wash directed by a gynaecologist. ⚫Intimate clothing should be loose,light n cotton .