It's normal to have more vaginal discharge during pregnancy because your body is producing more estrogen, which signals the vagina to produce more discharge.
Having dark discharge or light brown discharge when you're pregnant can be worrying. Most of the time, it's nothing to be concerned about.
What is brown discharge during pregnancy? The vaginal discharge is brown in color and has the color of old blood. This can happen if some of the blood in your uterus takes a while to come out.
gender You may have some brown, bloody discharge after sex. Friction during sex can cause some trauma to the tissues of your vagina or cervix, especially if you are not well-lubricated.
Pelvic exam Your cervical tissues are particularly delicate during pregnancy, so you might notice some spotting or brown discharge after your practitioner has done a pelvic exam or checked your cervix.
mucous plug A mucus plug is a collection of gelatinous secretions from your cervix. The discharge that fills the cervical canal in early pregnancy may be clear, pink, brown, or slightly blood-tinged.
bloody show Bloody discharge is another sign that labor is on the way. When your cervix begins to soften or dilate, you may notice pink discharge or bright red blood.
ectopic pregnancy This occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus. The blood may be red or brown, like the color of dried blood, and it may be continuous or intermittent, heavy or light
Continuous or intermittent, light or heavy. It can start as early as week six of your pregnancy or as late as week 12You may also have severe nausea and vomiting, stomach cramps and abdominal bloating