A member asked:

I'm 38 weeks pregnant and had a cervical exam done today. i've been bleeding and have passed some blood clots. is this normal or should i be worried?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Depends: After a cervical exam it is common to pass some mucous and sometimes some blood tinged mucous. This is from the doctor examining a dilated cervix. This should be light and minimal. If you are truly passing blood clots and not blood tinged mucous you should be seen in the hospital immediately.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/1/2023

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Dr. Brad Douglas answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

See below: This could just be that you are in latent labor - and you should just make sure that you have been evaluated by your ob/gyn to make sure all is well.

Answered 1/2/2013

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A member asked:

I'm 38 weeks pregnant and had a cervical exam done today. i've been bleeding and have passed some blood clots. is this normal or should i be worried?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Brad Douglas answered

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