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Had my membranes stripped about 6 hours ago no blood up until now. its a brownish color. went for a walk now cramping worse. what is going on?
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Possible labor: Stripping the membranes is often an effective way of inducing labor in a term pregnancy. If you are having a brownish discharge and cramping 6 hours after having this done by your doc/midwife, it sounds as though it worked and you are in early labor! check in by phone with your provider.
Answered 3/13/2013
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Possible labor: It could be early labor with the cramping. The brownish/bloody discharge is normal and is called the bloody show. If the cramping becomes worse or starts coming at regular intervals call your doctor.
Answered 9/9/2014
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