Bleeding @ 38 Weeks

Go to the ER immediately if you can't get a response from the Dr. I had a problem where the placenta had partially detached and the bleeding was from my body trying to replace that part of the placenta. The bleeding was gradual at first and then just started gushing. You can honestly bleed to death from that condition if you do nothing so get to the ER. If that is the case, they'll have to deliver the baby and placenta ASAP.

I'd also love to know who this Dr. is so I can tell friends and family to never go there.

My cousin just went through this and she had a horrobibly labor. If I was you I would go to hte hospital and not ask the Dr.

As the other mothers said, this is not a good sign. The condition could be ruptial placentae (sp?), or the placenta detaching. This is not a time to worry about your doctor's feelings, he's an obgyn and should be used to taking care of patients at all hours of day and night. If not for yourself, your baby needs you to go to the ER! This condition (if it is) can be deadly to both of you. I cannot even believe they wasted so much time already, and I sure hope you are actually at the hospital and safe rather than reading this. Please let us know what happens, and I'm sure we are all praying for you and your baby. (And yes, you should report this doctor!) ps. No doctor can stop you from going to the hospital as many times as you think you need to go. Better safe. Be well.
(mother of four)

Go to the emergency room and I'd love to know who your doc is - so I don't go there. There is nothing worse than not gettnig a timely call back... If you're worried (you know your body) I say forget waiting and head to the ER...

I didn't have bleeding at all, but I would just go and get checked at the hospital if your doctors are non responsive. Better to be safe than sorry. I hope everything works out O.K!!

I wouldn't worry about the bleeding too much. It might just mean you are going into real labor. Are you dialated or effaced yet? If so this could be it. Get your bags packed!!! Give your mind a beak and not worry until tomorrow when the doc will be in the office. Then just show up and demand to be seen or go to the ER if you have good insurance. That way you get to see a doc.

most baby drs have had so many of these situations happen that they forget just how important theses things are to us. I wouldnt wait for anymore phone calls, go to the nearest ER and tell them what is going on, demand to be seen and be taken care of. if your dr still dosent respond, or you are not satisfied you can always change to a new dr, call and explain the urgent problem, even about the drs indifference, and it ouldnt hurt to file a complaint with the AMA, not a lawsuit, but a complaint.

I know drs are busy, but we are the patients that keep them in their fancy cars,and their lavish livestyles.

Wow, I had complications with both of my pregnancies, and I can tell you I would be upset too. Bleeding is always something Doctors look for. I would go to the hospital and find another doctor. I'll pray that all is okay for you and your family. Take care of you!

no but you need to go to your nearest ER

I haven't experienced this myself, and most of the pregnant women I've known have not had this happen either. So for peace of mind, I suggest you just go to the ER and someone will HAVE to examine you, take history and call your doc. Not to worry you, but suppose the placenta has begun to detach? Go to the ER, and they will probably do an ultrasound as a matter of course and will call your doc.

Let us know how it turns out.

I would go to the ER right away just like the other women said. Bleeding isnt something to mess with and after you have this baby i would never go back to that doctor again. Hopefully everything is ok but any bleeding especially this late is a cause for concern. After an exam a little spotting is normal but not enough to fill a pad in a couple of hours. I know someone had said about teh placenta detaching and that is serious. Please let us know how it turns out. Please forget your doctors advice and get to the nearest ER!

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Hopefully you are not able to read this, but if you are I would call the office and get an appointment for today. If they say they don't want you to come then go anyway. Your peace of mind is far more important at this time. They should not have put you off. I think you should go and get checked out just to make sure. I never heard of bleeding at this time and the baby is fine to be born now if it had to come today.

Good luck

Hopefully, you have already, but GO TO THE ER. You should be getting attention from your Dr & you are not. If everything is fine, they will just send you home. No big deal, but at least you'll know.

That is very unprofessional. I hope you've heard something by now.

I also had pink leaking and was sent home because the amniotic fluid test was negative. My daugher ended up being born the next day. Turns out that her head was so low it was acting as a plug. Some fluid did leak out, but by the time they tested me, her head had plugged everything up, so no fluid was detectable. It wasn't until I had an internal the next day and the doctor pushed on her head (fluid came rushing out) that they realized I wasn't crazy and was acutally leaking fluid and contracting. Good luck to you. I hope all is well.

As the other said, I would go get checked out at the ER or L&D right away.

i hope you went to the er. bleeding is nothing to mess with. good luck to you!11