HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

My due date is the 18th of this month. i went for my weekly checkup thursday and i've been having light brownish discharge. what does this mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Gregory Hines answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Probably normal: It sounds like a physiologic discharge, perhaps your mucus plug is starting to clear. Keep your obstetrician appraised of the situation.

Dr Ingram agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

5.1k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

At my last check up, I forgot to tell the doctor about penile discharge. Is that ok?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Hi. My son was born premature at 34 weeks, we got discharged and are two weeks old. My first check up went well although Dr said my son was colicky and advised that I buy him colic drops. I use Telament drops and Gripe water but nothing seems to work?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

9 days late with period 3 negative test... started milky colour watery discharge? Possible of being pregnant or go 4 check up?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Had a total hysterectomy 8 weeks ago with ovaries still in. Had BV at my check up took all the medicine. Seem to have white discharge no othersymptom?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I got merina at my 6wk post baby check up 6 days later I had my period that lasted a wk but I'm still having brown discharge w oder shld I call my dr?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

My mom had tahbso a week ago. yesterday, she started having brownish discharge. is this an emergency? can it wait until her return check up next week?
I went to my doctor for a checkup she said everything was fine but i have no discharge witch makes me dry and uncomfortable during masterbation?
My vagina hurts, its kinda sore and has a fishy smell and chucky discharge. What is this? I'm going for a checkup tomorrow but i need answers tonight
My period ended two days ago, clear watery discharge and slight itch. What could it be? Had STD check up month ago negative
I'm breastfeeding my two month old, i did not go to my 6 week check up, haven't gotten my period and I have yellow-greenish discharge for a week..Why?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.