Question
A pregnant woman discovered coffee-colored discharge after washing her vagina and is worried that this might be a sign of a miscarriage. She is currently 17 weeks and 4 days pregnant and has no abdominal pain. She has undergone an ultrasound at the hospital, which shows a liquid shadow area behind the amniotic sac. She wants to know what precautions to take, whether it will affect the child, and if this is an indication of a miscarriage.
Answer
The ultrasound results indicate the presence of a 7.5x1.0 cm liquid shadow area behind the amniotic sac, which may suggest a breach. It is advised for this pregnant woman to visit a local regular hospital for a follow-up consultation and to strictly rest in bed, avoid fatigue, and abstain from sexual activity. If there are no discomforts temporarily, she can undergo another ultrasound in one week to observe if there is any improvement in the situation. If necessary, she may need to take pregnancy maintenance medication for treatment. The above suggestions are for reference only, and specific advice should be followed according to the clinical physician’s recommendations.